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 minimizing the harmful effects of these hai...

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Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors Aguh, Crystal (Editor), Okoye, Ginette A. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Dermatology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319456959
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-45695-9
Physical DescriptionXIII, 160 p. 83 illus., 80 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • PART 1. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF HAIR
  • 1. Chemical and Physical Properties of Hair: Comparisons between Asian, Black and Caucasian Hair
  • PART 2. AESTHETIC MODIFICATIONS OF ETHNIC HAIR
  • 2. Chemical Modifications of Ethnic Hair
  • 3. Thermal Modifications of Ethnic Hair
  • 4. Ethnic Hairstyling Practices and Hair Prostheses I: Dreadlocks
  • 5. Ethnic Hairstyling Practices and Hair Prostheses II: Wigs, Weaves and Other Extensions
  • 6. Ethnic Hair Care Products
  • PART 3. ETHNIC HAIR CARE: APPROACH TO DEVELOPING A HEALTHY HAIR CARE REGIMEN
  • 7. Developing a Healthy Hair Regimen I: Formulating an Optimal Cleansing and Conditioning Regimen
  • 8. Developing a Healthy Hair Regimen II: Transitioning to Chemical-Free Styling (to Natural Hair) and Prevention of Hair Trauma
  • PART 4. HAIR AND SCALP DISORDERS SECONDARY TO HAIR CARE PRACTICES
  • 9. Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • 10. Scarring Alopecias Related to Hairstyling Practices
  • 11. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
  • PART 5. SPECIAL CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • 12. Ethnic Hair Considerations for People of African, South Asian, Muslim and Sikh origins
  • Glossary.

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