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Black Women, as well as Black men, often find it difficult to get problems with their hair and scalp

From the author of "Acne in Black Women", comes a new one-of-a-kind, up-to-date, informative and clearly written book that will help solve both medical conditions of the hair and scalp and the special needs of Black hair.

The Hair in Black Women covers issues for Black women and men and subjects of all ages. There are variations in the way hair conditions and hair is cared for in different parts of the world, which makes this book of interest to dermatologists as well as the general Black population. Also, the term Black in this book is meant to mean from African ancestry.

Chock full of facts, The Hair in Black Women includes:

	why we have hair
	Black hair in historical context
	the parts of the hair
	hair and race
	treatments for straightening hair
	colouring and bleaching and covering the grey
	common problems
	combs, brushes and picks
	serious dermatological problems such as hirsutism, ingrown hairs and razor bumps

Additionally, this book has an extensive list of cosmetic treatments patients can use and medical treatments (products) that may be prescribed or obtained.

A complete glossary to make the book even more understandable, helpful photographs, an extensive bibliography and a thorough index round it out.

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