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Key points Understanding the differences in hair structure and haircare practices in African Americans compared with white, Hispanic, and Asian patients is essential when evaluating and treating hair concerns in this population. Structural characteristics of Afro-textured hair include a retroverted…
Key Points Hair loss in the setting of systemic disease may occur through one of five mechanisms: telogen effluvium, anagen arrest, hair miniaturization, scarring alopecia, and hair shaft disorders. The most common cause of hair loss is telogen effluvium, which…