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Afro-Textured Hair: Clinical Framework for Care

Investigators examine clinician communication, updated hair classification, and culturally informed care in Afro-textured hair.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • February 19, 2026

  • 2 min

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    Weekly washing with suitable products helps regulate the scalp microenvironment and minimizes product buildup in Afro-textured hair.

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    Afro-textured hair has unique characteristics, including an elliptical hair shaft and retro-curved follicle, affecting sebum distribution and breakage.

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    Partially penetrant autosomal dominant mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA).

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    The review identified six domains for clinical recommendations, including patient-physician relationships and diagnostic approaches for Afro-textured hair.

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    The study emphasizes the need for further research to validate recommendations and improve education on hair and scalp conditions.

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Afro-Textured Hair: Clinical Framework for Care

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • February 19, 2026

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