research Relaxers Damage Hair: Evidence from Amino Acid Analysis
Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.
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research Evaluation of Polymethylene Waxes as Conditioning Agents in Hair Relaxers
Polymethylene wax in hair relaxers makes hair smooth and shiny with less damage.
research Dispelling Myths of Chemical Hair Relaxers Causing Uterine Cancer
Chemical hair relaxers are not proven to cause uterine cancer.
research Ten Pearls Every Dermatologist Should Know About the Appropriate Use of Relaxers
Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.
research Chemical Hair Relaxer Use and Its Potential Effect on Incidence of Endometrial Cancer in Black Women
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxers may increase endometrial cancer risk in Black women.
research Cross-Sectional Study of Trichoscopy Features, Prevalence, Types of Hair Loss and Hair Care Practices at a Lagos Urban Market
Hair loss is common in the studied community, often linked to aging and hair care practices like braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers.
research Chemical Relaxers and Curlers: Hidden Danger
Continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers can cause hair loss, dryness, dandruff, thinning, greying, and split ends.
research Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care
Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
research Serum Levels of Minerals and Vitamins in Two Categories of Female Alopecia Subjects Using Hair Relaxer
Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
research Use of Hair Products in Relation to Ovarian Cancer Risk
Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.
research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair
Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
research Hair Transplantation, Scalp Reduction, and Flap Rotation in Black Men
Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.
research Tensile Properties of Twisted Hair Fibers
Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
research What Do We Need to Know About Hair Straightening?
Modern hair straightening improves manageability and strength while maintaining natural waves.
research Frizzy Hair Pathology
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
research Scalp Alopecias in Richly Pigmented Patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research A Reciprocal Lattice Approach to Assessing the Luster of Hair Fibers, Based on Scattering by Periodically Deformed Cylinders
A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
research Cyberspace Chat: Beyond Genetics Part III: Evidence That Lifestyle Choices May Impact Hair Loss in Androgenetic Alopecia
Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Corrections to 'Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective'
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
research Relaxing And Straightening Of Afro-Ethnic Hair: Historical Overview
Afro-ethnic hair can be straightened using chemical and heat methods.
research Risk Factors and Comorbidities Associated With Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.
research Cosmetic Approach for Healthy and Damaged Hair
Cosmetic procedures can harm hair, but damage can be minimized with knowledge and care; however, once hair is damaged, it cannot be reliably repaired.
research Nonscarring Alopecias: Overview and Treatment
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Medical and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
research Hairdressing Practices and Alopecia Among Women Aged 15 to 45 in Bamako
Certain hair styling methods, like weaving and straightening, are a main cause of hair loss in women from Bamako.
research Essentials of Hair Care Cosmetics
Hair care cosmetics affect hair health; know products, ingredients, and procedures.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.