Hair styles may contribute to scarring hair loss in African-American women

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 17:30 in Health & Medicine

Hair grooming practices, such as braids and weaves, as well as inflammation in the form of bacterial infection, may be contributing to the development of scarring hair loss in African American women, according to a new study.

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