Ethnic Hair Considerations for People of African, South Asian, Muslim, and Sikh Origins

December 2016 in “ Springer eBooks ”

Crystal Aguh, Mamta Jhaveri, Alice He, Ginette A. Okoye, Beverly S. Cohen, Nada Elbuluk

hair care methods scalp disorders dermatologists ethnic groups African hair South Asian hair Muslim hair Sikh hair

TLDR Dermatologists need to understand diverse cultural hair practices to offer better care.

By 2060, nearly 20% of the US population was projected to be foreign-born, necessitating dermatologists to consider cultural hair practices among diverse ethnic groups, including African, South Asian, Muslim, and Sikh communities. These groups often adhere to traditional hair care methods, some of which may cause hair and scalp disorders. Understanding these practices would help dermatologists provide better treatment and recommendations tailored to these populations.

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