Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair The Dermatologist's Perspective
Written to address the growing trend of hair loss in ethnic populations, The Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair: A Dermatologist's Perspective elucidates the science of curly hair, demystifies prevailing hair styling trends, and presents practical advice for min
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Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair The Dermatologist’s Perspective
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Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair
Crystal Aguh • Ginette A. Okoye Editors
Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair The Dermatologist’s Perspective
Editors Crystal Aguh, MD Assistant Professor Department of Dermatology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD, USA
Ginette A. Okoye, MD Assistant Professor Director, Ethnic Skin Program Department of Dermatology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-45694-2 ISBN 978-3-319-45695-9 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-45695-9
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Foreword
When Drs. Aguh and Okoye first told me of their plans to publish a book about “ethnic hair,” I was enthusiastic in my support. There is a real need to educate all physicians about ethnic hair practices so that we can better evaluate and counsel our patients. As a white, male dermatologist from a small town, I can remember my sense of ignorance when I was first confronted with scalp and hair problems in patients of other ethnicities. My self-education was pieced together over many years and is certainly not yet complete. We need not feel ignorant any longer, because Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair: The Dermatologist’s Perspective provides “one-stop shopping” for our self-education. The book has many strengths including a very broad scope of topics and extremely helpful images. Although the text is intended for a medically savvy audience, a professional beautician would benefit from exposure to the basic science of ethnic hair care and to the hair loss conditions that their clients might experience. Our patients who wish to self-treat or self-
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