Fundamentals of ethnic hair : the dermatologist's perspective /: the dermatologist's perspective. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Crystal Aguh, Ginette A. Okoye, editors.
• Editors: Aguh, Crystal; Okoye, Ginette A
• Contents: Part 1: Structure and function of hair -- Chemical and physical properties of hair: comparisons between Asian, Black and Caucasian hair -- Part 2 : Aesthetic modifications of ethnic hair -- Chemical modifications of ethnic hair -- Thermal modifications of ethnic hair -- Ethnic hairstyling practices and hair prostheses I: Dreadlocks -- Ethnic hairstyling practices and hair prostheses II: wigs, weaves and other extensions -- Ethnic hair care products -- Part 3 : Ethnic hair care: approach to developing a healthy hair care regimen -- Developing a healthy hair regimen I: formulating an optimal cleansing and conditioning regimen -- Developing a healthy hair regimen II: transitioning to chemical-free styling (to natural hair) and prevention of hair trauma -- Part 4: Hair and scalp disorders secondary to hair care practices -- Seborrheic dermatitis -- Scarring alopecias related to hairstyling practices -- Pseudofolliculitis barbae and acne keloidalis nuchae -- Part 5: Special cultural considerations -- Ethnic hair considerations for people of African, South Asian, Muslim and Sikh origins.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 160 pages), illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 612.799; Medicine; Hair -- Care and hygiene; Humans; Hair -- physiology; Alopecia; Dermatitis, Seborrheic; Ethnic Groups; Folliculitis; Hari Preparations; Hair -- Care and hygiene; Medicine & Public Health; Dermatology; Dermatology; Medical -- Dermatology; Dermatology; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319456959; 3319456954
• Related ISBNs: 9783319456942; 3319456946
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.