Grayson C, Heath C. Special considerations in adolescents of color with acne and textured hair.
Pediatr Dermatol 2023;
40:1157-1160. [PMID:
37775997 DOI:
10.1111/pde.15439]
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Abstract
Acne is a common dermatologic condition that affects most adolescents. In adolescents of color with textured hair, it is paramount to consider how hair care practices may affect acne distribution and treatment. Dermatologists should be familiar with hair care cultural norms when treating this population.
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