Dermatologists need better training on Black hair to improve care and outcomes.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.
105 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair oiling has become popular in the West due to globalization and social media.
December 2019 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Coconut oil beads may help treat hair loss in black women.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Coily/curly hair products cost more than straight hair products, highlighting a need for fair pricing.
150 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
19 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” 32 citations
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March 2016 in “American Journal of Physical Anthropology” African hair is curled, Asian hair is thick, European hair is lighter, and chemical methods help identify hair color differences.
Caucasian and Mediterranean hair is denser and varies in color and texture compared to African and Asian hair.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Asymmetric hair follicle differentiation causes the unique shape of kinky hair.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Traditional Indian hair remedies are gaining popularity for their natural and effective benefits in hair care.
42 citations
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that more local research on African skin and hair is needed despite increased scientific output from Sub-Saharan Africa.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
55 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” African hair's keratin structure is influenced by its higher lipid content.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” Combining natural extracts with modern science creates effective and safe hair-care products.
44 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” A culturally sensitive method was developed to collect hair samples from African Americans for stress analysis.
September 2025 in “Biochemical and Cellular Archives/Biochemical and cellular archives” Herbal hair care products are effective, safe, and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic ones.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair oil/grease may be linked to dandruff in African American girls.
January 2007 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Certain hairstyles in an urban South African township are linked to specific scalp disorders.
27 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.
Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
January 2010 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” A woman with CCCA has hair loss due to factors like straighteners and tight hairstyles, and treatments include steroids and avoiding certain hair products.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Better education on proper hair cleansing methods is needed.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More research is needed to create personalized treatments for seborrheic dermatitis in people with curly hair.
August 2025 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” The polyherbal hair oil effectively improves hair and scalp health with multiple benefits.