research Hair loss: is there a relationship with hair care practices in Nigeria?
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.
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research Hair and scalp disorders in ethnic populations
Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.
research Hair care practices and structural evaluation of scalp and hair shaft parameters in African American and Caucasian women
African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Hair perms/straighteners and styling agents
Hair perms or treatments seem safe to use up to 3 to 4 times during pregnancy.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care
Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
research Hair Straightening
Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
research Penetration of different molecular weight hydrolysed keratins into hair fibres and their effects on the physical properties of textured hair
Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
research Protein loss in human hair from combination straightening and coloring treatments
Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.
research Impact of acid (”progressive brush”) and alkaline straightening on the hair fiber: Differential effects on the cuticle and cortex properties
Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: Past, present, and future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: retrospective case-control study of 54 patients from a tertiary care center
CCCA mainly affects Black women and is linked to high-tension hairstyles, heating tools, chemical relaxants, and genetics.
research Hairdressing Practices and Alopecia among Women Aged 15 to 45 in Bamako
Certain hair styling methods, like weaving and straightening, are a main cause of hair loss in women from Bamako.
research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Scarring alopecia in a black patient
Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.
research Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Prevention and treatment of linear scar formation in the scalp: Basic principles of the mechanism of scar formation
New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Alopecia fibrosante frontal em mulheres negras: aspectos clínicos, diagnósticos e terapêuticos
Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Punch Transplantation in “Early” Androgenetic Alopecia
Early transplantation helps avoid embarrassment and allows relaxed transplant sessions, but be cautious with young patients with thinning hair.
research Hair-on-hair static friction coefficient can be determined by tying a knot
Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
research Hair-on-hair static friction coefficient can be determined by tying a knot B Biointerfaces
Treating hair with 1M sodium hydroxide increases its friction, making it better for small medical knots.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
research Trichothiodystrophy hair shafts display distinct ultrastructural features
Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
research A Nourishing Botanical Treatment for Stronger Roots, Fuller Lengths, and Long-Term Hair Restoration
SwaLife Hair Bloom Onion Oil strengthens hair and promotes growth.
research A Nourishing Botanical Treatment for Stronger Roots, Fuller Lengths, and Long-Term Hair Restoration
SwaLife Hair Bloom Onion Oil strengthens and restores hair using onion extract and herbs.
research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.