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Afro-ethnic hair is different from Caucasian and Asian hair and has unique features. The scalp and the hair of African American patients are more prone to certain conditions, and scalp disorders are among the most common dermatologic complaints.
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Zarka, M., Moiin, A. (2020). Diseases of the Scalp. In: Moiin, A. (eds) Atlas of Black Skin. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31485-9_8
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