title: The ABC's of black hair and skin care.
abstract: This paper identifies the physiological basis for hair and skin care of African-American children and adults. Culturally specific terms are included to assist readers from other cultures to understand and communicate with African-American clients. In addition to describing various hair styles used by African-Americans, products that can assist with caring for black hair and skin are also discussed. Black and African-American are used interchangeably.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D006197:Hair; D006203:Hair Preparations; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D016746:Transcultural Nursing / Q000379:methods