title: Hair and scalp disorders in blacks.
abstract: Hair and scalp disorders in blacks and the properties of hair in blacks that make it behave differently are described. Hair disorders commonly seen now are the result of permanent and relaxer damage, heat, and traction alopecias. Presently, the most common scalp disorders in blacks are keloidal folliculitis and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. Treatment modalities for these disorders are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000209:etiology; D044383:Black People; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000628:therapy; D012628:Dermatitis, Seborrheic / Q000628:therapy; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000628:therapy; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007627:Keloid / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D006203:Hair Preparations