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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There are a lot of myths about chemical peels, but one of the biggest is that they aren’t suitable for patients with dark skin. While they carry different risks for patients of color, chemical peels are safe in the right hands. The key is choosing a provider with expertise in all skin tones so she can
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African American dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan, founder and director of Aglow Dermatology in New York City is to be featured as a skin expert in the ground-breaking docuseries to stream on Comcast, Xfinity and Xumo starting November 25th, The Black Beauty Effect. The Black Beauty Effect chronicles and evolution, revolution and disruption of the beauty
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Acne treatment for black skin requires special expertise. Dr. Dina Strachan is a board-certified dermatologist in the New York, NY, area who is focused on ensuring patients have access to the quality skincare they need to regardless of skin type. Patients of color have unique, specialized needs that can be addressed by working with an
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