African Hair

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.

African-American hair's curl pattern significantly affects its strength and elasticity.

Different ethnic groups have unique hair growth patterns, with African hair growing slower and less dense, Asian hair growing fast but sparse, and Caucasian hair being densest; men are more likely to experience hair loss than women.

Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.

Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for severe scalp cellulitis with mild side effects and no long-term complications.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.

Human hair, despite its different types, shares common traits that affect its structure and response to treatments.

The document does not conclude the effectiveness of the 800-nm pulsed-diode laser for treating scalp cellulitis.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.

Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.

Diode laser effectively treats pseudofolliculitis barbae.

Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.