Optimizing Hair Care Products and Practices for Black Patients With Breast Cancer: One Size Does Not Fit All

    January 2025 in “ JAAD reviews. ”
    Lucy Rose, Abena Minta, C Hines … Brittany Dulmage
    Studysummary This review from JAAD highlights disparities in the effectiveness of hair preservation techniques for Black women undergoing chemotherapy, noting that current methods like scalp cooling often underperform due to structural differences in Black hair, and recommends tailored strategies such as adjusting hair preparation before treatment.
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