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Melissa Laughter1, Sahitya Priya Cherukuri2, Mayra B C Maymone3
1Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Denver, Colorado, USA.
Abstract:
Throughout the world, the marks and assimilation of traditional sociocultural values into popular, mainstream culture have become the new norm: from wedding ceremonial tradition, such as mehndi and bindi, to cosmetic hair removal, such as threading, have gained popularity among Western countries. The boundaries of dermatology practice also extend beyond the countries' borders. The knowledge regarding common cultural practices from East to West may help clinicians in the increasing globalized practice of dermatology.
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