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Hairbrushes: A Guide for Dermatologists
Kimberly N Williams1, Juwon Lee1, Esthefani Robles2
1Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Background:
Hairbrushes play an integral role in our day-to-day life. As dermatologists, it can be difficult to keep up with this constant influx of new and unique brush types. This article provides a summary of the ten most commonly used hair brushes all dermatologists should know, focusing on their design, suitable hair types, and proper usage.
Summary:
There are a wide variety of hairbrushes on the market today ranging from detangling brushes to boar bristle brushes. Improper use of these hairbrushes can lead to trichomalacia, trichorrhexis nodosa, and traction alopecia. This guide aims to summarize the most common types of hairbrushes and their proper use for dermatologists.
Key Messages:
Improper use of hairbrushes can lead to trichomalacia, trichorrhexis nodosa, and traction alopecia. Through this guide, we hope to provide helpful information on hairbrushes that can be utilized daily in clinical practice for hair types ranging from straight to coily.
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