Managing the Hair and Skin of African American Pediatric Patients

March 1999 in “ Journal of pediatric health care ”

Wilma Smith, Catherine Burns

African American hair African American skin hair care practices skin care practices hair disorders skin disorders anatomic characteristics physiological characteristics

TLDR The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.

The document from 1999 discusses the importance of hair and skin as aspects of beauty in African culture and how the forced migration to America and subsequent exposure to a culture that valued straight hair and light skin negatively impacted the self-esteem of African Americans. It explores the unique anatomic and physiological characteristics of African American hair and skin, as well as common hair and skin care practices within the African American community. The article also addresses common disorders related to hair and skin in African Americans and provides management strategies. The primary aim is to educate primary care providers on the specialized care required for African American children's hair and skin to promote positive self-esteem through better understanding and care of their natural features.

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