Hair Care Practices and Scalp/Hair Disease in African American Girls

May 2011 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo

traction alopecia relaxed hair scalp diseases hair care practices TA

TLDR Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.

The study by Rucker Wright et al. investigated hair care practices and their association with scalp and hair disorders in African American girls. It highlighted the increased risk of traction alopecia (TA) with certain hairstyles, particularly those involving traction on relaxed hair. The study faced limitations due to reliance on self-reported data, which could lead to misclassification and recall bias. Despite these limitations, the findings were consistent with other studies, showing a significant association between certain hair care practices and scalp diseases. The study emphasized the need for clinical examinations and standardized terminology to improve reliability and comparability in future research.

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