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Hair and scalp disorders in women of A frican descent: an overview
Author(s) -
Salam A.,
Aryiku S.,
Dadzie O.E.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/bjd.12534
Subject(s) - scalp , african descent , cohort , hair disease , medicine , dermatology , hair loss , cabello , pathology , genealogy , history
Summary We present an overview of hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent, discussing the biological features of afro‐textured hair, as well as hair‐grooming practices in this cohort and their association with specific hair and scalp disorders. A practical approach to diagnosing and managing common hair and scalp disorders in this cohort is also presented.