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CCCA is a chronic condition without a cure, says Dr. Lenzy. Flare-ups of inflammation can occur throughout the patient’s lifetime, so managing it takes long-term commitment on their part. Treatment for CCCA begins by stopping the inflammation. Dermatologists regularly prescribe topical steroids in the form of ointments, creams, or gels that are applied to the […]
Allure: When did you begin noticing signs of alopecia? Duru: In 2016, while I was in college, I started feeling and experiencing a lot of soreness at the center of my scalp. I was doing a lot of hair content on YouTube, so I thought maybe I was just manipulating it too much. I started […]
I also continued taking a daily iron and vitamin D supplement prescribed by my primary care doctor, while making sure to eat enough protein and anti-inflammatory foods such as berries, nuts, fatty fish, mushrooms, and avocados. While hair loss is notoriously hard to treat, Ayala notes there is some evidence that eating a well-balanced diet […]
Black women, and the conditions that disproportionately affect them, have long been underrepresented in medical research. This, compounded by other factors—such as a Massachusetts Institute of Technology study that shows some dermatologists have trouble identifying conditions when it comes to Black skin—can have implications for hair loss treatment options available to Black women. But the […]
Some things are worth sacrificing for a great hairstyle, but your edges are not one of them. Six-plus hours in a salon chair and a couple hundred dollars are the up-front costs for a trendy protective style that will last weeks and cut down your hair routine. Compromised hair health, however, is a hidden price […]
Many Black women love the look and ease of braids, locs, and weaves, and it is possible to wear these styles while still maintaining healthy natural hair. “Black women, in general, just love showing out,” says Okeke. “It’s a cultural thing. We need to look good, and our hairstyles are art. You can tell our […]
Despite the brain fog and her doctor advising against an additional month on the prescription, Troutman says she too was very pleased with her results. About eight months after she stopped taking the medication, however, her skin started reverting. What started as visibly larger pores and “increased texture” around her forehead gradually progressed into acne […]
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