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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.

Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.

Dermatologists should use hair relaxers carefully to avoid hair and scalp damage, following specific guidelines for application and maintenance.

Polymethylene wax in hair relaxers makes hair smooth and shiny with less damage.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins penetrate all hair types effectively.

A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.

Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.

Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.

Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.

African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.

CCCA is a common, progressive hair loss condition that may not always be linked to hair care practices and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.

Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.

Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.

Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.

Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.

Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.

Curly hair breaks more easily, especially with chemical treatments, but simpler grooming reduces breakage.

Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.

Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.

Certain hairstyles increase the risk of scalp and hair disorders in African American girls.

Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.

Human hair structure varies by ethnicity, and certain treatments can improve hair condition and appearance.

Arab hair is generally thicker but less dense compared to other ethnicities, affecting hair disorder diagnosis and treatment.

Hair can't be reliably repaired once damaged; prevention and proper product use are key to maintaining hair health.

The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.

Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.