Title: Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women
Abstract: Dermatologic TherapyVolume 17, Issue 2 p. 164-176 Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women Valerie D. Callender, Corresponding Author Valerie D. Callender Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC,Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Valerie D. Callender, MD, Callender Skin & Laser Center, 12164 Central Avenue, Suite 225, Mitchellville, MD 20721, or email: [email protected] for more papers by this authorAmy J. McMichael, Amy J. McMichael Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, andSearch for more papers by this authorGeorge F. Cohen, George F. Cohen Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DCSearch for more papers by this author Valerie D. Callender, Corresponding Author Valerie D. Callender Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC,Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Valerie D. Callender, MD, Callender Skin & Laser Center, 12164 Central Avenue, Suite 225, Mitchellville, MD 20721, or email: [email protected] for more papers by this authorAmy J. McMichael, Amy J. McMichael Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, andSearch for more papers by this authorGeorge F. Cohen, George F. Cohen Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DCSearch for more papers by this author First published: 30 April 2004 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04017.xCitations: 83Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract ABSTRACT: Hair loss is a common problem that challenges the patient and clinician with a host of cosmetic, psychological and medical issues. Alopecia occurs in both men and women, and in all racial and ethnic populations, but the etiology varies considerably from group to group. In black women, many forms of alopecia are associated with hair-care practices (e.g., traction alopecia, trichorrhexis nodosa, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia). The use of thermal or chemical hair straightening, and hair braiding or weaving are examples of styling techniques that place African American women at high risk for various “traumatic” alopecias. Although the exact cause of these alopecias is unknown, a multifactorial etiology including both genetic and environmental factors is suspected. A careful history and physical examination, together with an acute sensitivity to the patient's perceptions (e.g., self-esteem and social problems), are critical in determining the best therapy course. Therapeutic options for these patients range from alteration of current hair grooming practices or products, to use of specific medical treatments, to hair replacement surgery. Since early intervention is often a key to preventing irreversible alopecia, the purpose of the present article is to educate the dermatologist on all aspects of therapy for hair loss in black women—including not only a discussion of the main medical and surgical therapies but also an overview of ethnic hair cosmetics, specific suggestions for alterations of hair-care practices, and recommendations for patient education and compliance. Citing Literature Volume17, Issue2June 2004Pages 164-176 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-06-01
Language: en
Type: review
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