Hair loss affects people of all ethnic groups. African Americans, however, can be predisposed to certain types of hair loss. In African Americans, hair loss can occur due to various reasons, including the unique characteristics of kinky hair, certain hairstyles, and underlying medical conditions. In this post, we’ll discuss the most common causes of hair […]
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Kinky hair, a type of curly hair, is found exclusively in humans and requires special care. Read on the learn about why we have this unique and delicate hair type and how to best care for it. What is kinky hair? Kinky hair is a hair type characterized by tightly coiled and curled
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Hair loss help goes beyond what your doctor does for you. Get the support of others in the community! Hair loss and alopecia are common conditions that affect millions of people They can have a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem, confidence, and overall quality of life. Hair loss can make someone feel isolated. But
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a type of alopecia characterized by hair loss at the crown of the head that widens over time. Occurring almost exclusively in black women, CCCA often starts slowly with hair that breaks easily and begins to thin gradually. However, as it progresses, hair loss becomes more noticeable and may be
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Dr. Dina Strachan is a dermatologist specializing in hair loss in New York City. As an expert in hair loss dermatology in a diverse, global city, she is experienced in treating many types of alopecia. In this article she discusses why hair dermatologists sometimes suggest a scalp biopsy for hair loss. “Why is my hair
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