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Almost half of black women experience some form of hair loss. However, few doctors are familiar with black hairstyling practices, leaving many women to sort through unhelpful — or even harmful — advice on their own.
Out of all races, a type of hair loss called central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) affects Black women more, according to recent research by dermatologist Dr. Yolanda Lenzy of Lenzy Dermatology & Hair Loss Center. Black women also have an increased likelihood of developing alopecia areata and traction alopecia compared to white women.
Centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is one of the most common types of hair loss in Black women, but many patients go years before getting a proper diagnosis.
She's among the one-third of Black women who experience traction alopecia, a form of hair loss caused by tension on the hair follicle. They're the most at-risk population due to the prominence of...
Hair loss within the Black community is prevalent. The good news is that there are a variety of options that can help prevent hair loss, several which can help heal the scalp and hair follicles. While not all hair loss is reversible, in most cases, at least some hair can be restored.
To thicken and grow African American hair, incorporate natural hair care products rich in essential oils, fatty acids, and vitamins. Utilize deep conditioning treatments regularly, apply natural oils like castor oil for scalp care, and maintain protective hairstyles.
Black women are at higher risk of alopecia due to hairstyling practices. Learn more about alopecia in black woman and how you can prevent hair loss.
Unique in appearance and structure, Black people's hair is especially fragile and prone to injury and damage. More than half of African American women will cite thinning hair or hair loss as their top hair concern. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to help minimize damage and keep your hair beautiful.
A 41-year-old healthy African American female (Fitzpatrick V) presented with a history of wearing wigs, extensions, and hair weaves for >20 years. Gradually, the hair enhancements caused thinning of the frontal and temporal hairline with sewn-in and adhesive weave attachments.
The topic is fraught for black women. Wigs and weaves give them styling versatility, and, when done well, can protect their own hair. But critics are quick to accuse extension wearers of...