Acute Relaxer-Associated Scarring Alopecia: A Report of Five Cases

    May 2007 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo, Komala Pillay, Reginald M. Ngwanya
    Studysummary This report describes five patients who experienced hair loss with discomfort and scarring after undergoing salon hair relaxer treatments, regardless of whether 'lye' or 'no lye' products were used.
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    1. Hair Loss: Is There a Relationship with Hair Care Practices in Nigeria? International Journal of Dermatology · 2005
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    3. A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation Archives of dermatology · 2000