Hair Is Your Crown And Glory: Black Women's Experiences Of Living With Alopecia And The Role Of Social Support

    January 2024 in “ Health Psychology Report ”
    Paige Clarke-Jeffers, Rebecca Keyte, Kathrina Connabeer
    Studysummary This study explored the psychological experiences of Black women with autoimmune alopecia, revealing that cultural significance of hair and social support are crucial factors, and suggesting a need for increased awareness and targeted support from health professionals and communities.
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    Related research 5

    1. Case Report of Novel Combination of Anthralin and Calcipotriene Leading to Trichologic Response in Alopecia Areata JAAD case reports · 2019
    2. Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition Journal of autoimmunity · 2018
    3. Linear Alopecia Areata JAAD case reports · 2018
    4. Treating Resistant Cases of Alopecia Universalis Journal of cosmetology & trichology · 2018
    5. Overview of Alopecia Areata ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/˜The œJournal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings · 2013