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In this study, irreversible alopecia on the crown of the scalp in Black women using hot combs was associated with chronic inflammation and follicle damage leading to scarring.
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In this study, researchers identified a form of irreversible scalp alopecia in Black women using hot combs, characterized by incomplete hair loss primarily on the crown and follicular scarring.
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This study found that the use of hot combs with petrolatum in Black women causes irreversible alopecia limited to the crown of the scalp, resulting in follicular scarring.
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