research Mechanistic Aspects of African Hair Relaxation
Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
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Hair perms or treatments seem safe to use up to 3 to 4 times during pregnancy.
research Prospective ultramorphological characterization of human hair by optical coherence tomography
OCT can identify hair structures, but chemical treatments can damage them.
research Natural swing frequency of human hair - a novel method to quantify natural hair collective movements
Human hair movement is affected by its inner structure and chemical treatments.
research What factors play a role in unhealthy hair?
Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
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 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 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 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 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 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 Hair loss in women
Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
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.
research Biochemical Mechanisms by Which Minoxidil Sulfate Influences Mammalian Cells
Minoxidil sulfate relaxes blood vessels by increasing potassium permeability.
research Essential of Hair Care Cosmetics
Hair care cosmetics affect hair health; know products, ingredients, and procedures.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Structural changes of hair shaft after application of chemical hair straighteners: Clinical and histopathological study
Chemical hair straightening improves smoothness and shine but may cause side effects, suggesting a need for safer methods.
research Hair Care Cosmetics Regulation in Different Countries – A Comparative Study
Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
research Hair care practices and their association with scalp and hair disorders in African American girls
Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.