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A primer to natural hair care practices in black patients
Rawn E Bosley1, Steven Daveluy
118100 Oakwood Blvd, Ste 300, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA. rbosley@med.wayne.edu.
Abstract:
Natural hairstyles have increased in popularity in the United States among individuals of African and Afro-Caribbean descent. Dermatologists should be aware of general principles of natural hair care in this patient population, including basic hair care terminology, types of natural hairstyles, methods of washing, and product selection. A basic knowledge of natural hair care practices in black patients will assist dermatologists in the management and treatment of many conditions associated with traumatic hairstyling in this patient population.
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