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Valerie Callender1, Cheryl Burgess2, Valerie M Harvey3
1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Howard University, Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Glenn Dale, Maryland, USA.
Background:
High-curl-pattern hair has unique structural characteristics that increase its susceptibility to breakage and to seborrheic dermatitis (SD).
Aims:
The paper discusses the challenges in effectively treating patients with high-curl-pattern hair and SD, and the role of ceramide-containing products in improving the condition.
Methods:
Following a systematic literature review, a panel of dermatologists developed five consensus statements on the relationship between SD and scalp barrier health in hair with a high curl pattern.
Results:
Certain hair care practices common among individuals with high-curl-pattern hair may contribute to the development or exacerbation of SD, leading to considerable psychological distress. These statements reflect expert opinion and highlight key treatment challenges in this population.
Conclusion:
Further research is needed to better understand racial and ethnic variations in SD and to support individualized, culturally sensitive approaches to its treatment and management.
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