RESUMEN

Hair care in African American women is wrought with historical and cultural issues. Dermatologists need to improve their understanding of hair and scalp disorders in their African American patient population by being informed about the styling methods commonly used by and for these patients. The styling habits described in this article are intended to encompass the hairstyles adapted by a wide range of African American women with varying hair textures.

Asunto(s)

Negro o Afroamericano , Cabello , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Femenino , Enfermedades del Cabello/etiología , Preparaciones para el Cabello/efectos adversos , Humanos