More African American women experience hair loss
Some hairstyles can cause hair loss in Black women
Posted: 04/14/2011
New findings about hair loss in African American women.
Scientists found that some hairstyles can lead to CCCA.
It's scarring hair loss associated almost exclusively with African American women.
Many hair-grooming methods used by African Americans -- including braids, weaves, and chemical relaxers-- have been linked to the condition.
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