Full Description
Hair care practices can often cause problems for the hair and scalp. In this text international experts examine the practices and products in use and their short-term and long-term effects, as well as the most useful guidance for medical professionals trying to manage a patient's problems.
Key Features:
Advises on the professional management of hair and scalp disorders caused or exacerbated by hair care practices
Features international contributors discussing all hair types
Offers a groundbreaking resource for medical professionals at all levels
Contents
1.Hair Types and Ethnicity 2. Caucasian and Mediterranean hair 3. Indian Hair 4. African Hair 5.Asian Hair 6.Shampoos and surfactants according to the hair type 7. Conditioners and Silicones 8. Serum and Hair Styling Products 9. Advances in Nanotechnology based hair care products 10. Mineral and Vegetable Oils 11.Natural Hair Dyes 12A. Differences in Hair Care Practices Based on Ethnicity: African Hair 12B Differences in Hair Care Practices Based on Ethnicity: Asian Hair 12C. Caucasian Hair Care: Daily Practices 13. Hair Relaxers 14. Perms 15. Hair Dyes 16. Different type of braids 17. Different type of Extension 18. Different types of Wigs 19. Contact Dermatitis 20. Eczema like psoriasiform skin reaction related to Brazilian keratin treatment 21. Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis 22. Hair shaft fragility and breakage due to hair care practices 23. Telogen Effluvium 24. Medium and long term effects: Traction alopecia 25. Medium and long term effects: Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia 26. Can hair care practices be associated with cancer? 27. Can hair practices cause hair color changes? 28. Can Hair Care Practices Be Associated with Hair Loss or Scarring Alopecia? 29. Thin Hair 30. Straight Hair 31. Practical tips which hair care products for curly hair 32. African Hair Care: Structure, Challenges, and Recommended Products 33. Damaged Hair 34. Hair Care in the setting of Hair Loss 35. Hair Care in Pregnancy 36. Hair Care Practices in Children: Practical tips 37. Hair care practices in patients with cancer/post chemotherapy 38. With or Without Sulfates 39. With or Without Silicones 40. With or Without Fragrances 41. Less traumatic hair styles for African hair
42A. How to choose a hair Wig for African Hair 42B. Hair Wigs for Caucasians 43. How To Choose A Hair Dye- Practical tips
44. Hair and Scalp Camouflage Techniques
