June 2007   in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”    Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.  
     
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  June 2003   in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”    Dermatologists need to understand African American hair-care practices to better treat their hair and scalp disorders.  
     
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  October 2003   in “Dermatologic Clinics”    Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.  
     
    Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.  
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  June 2008   in “Springer eBooks”    Hair care products clean, protect, style, color, and change hair structure.