Hair Pull Test: A Clinical Update for Patients with Asian- and Afro-Textured Hair

    December 2020 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Katherine McDonald, Amanda J. Shelley, Khalad Maliyar … Jennifer Beecker
    Studysummary Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
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    3. Hair Cosmetics: An Overview International journal of trichology · 2015
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