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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2026

High Curl Pattern Hair and Scalp Care Considerations to Mitigate Seborrheic Dermatitis.

Valerie Callender, Cheryl Burgess, Valerie M Harvey, Candrice Heath, Hope Mitchell, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, Anneke Andriessen, Amy McMichael

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Valerie CallenderDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Howard University, Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Glenn Dale, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1297-5270
Cheryl BurgessDepartment of Dermatology, Georgetown University and the George Washington University, Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1791-615X
Valerie M HarveyBoard-Certified Dermatologist, Newport News, Virginia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3221-3759
Candrice HeathDepartment of Dermatology, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2687-5468
Hope MitchellMitchell Dermatology, Perrysburg, Ohio, USA.
Heather Woolery-LloydSkin of the Color Division, University of Miami Department of Dermatology, Miami, Florida, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5528-8791
Anneke AndriessenRBC Consultants, Anneke Andriessen & co BV, Malden, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5930-4162
Amy McMichaelBoard-Certified Dermatologist, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5342-2181

Funding

CeraVe International - L'Oréal Groupe
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHigh-curl-pattern hair has unique structural characteristics that increase its susceptibility to breakage and to seborrheic dermatitis (SD).

aimsThe paper discusses the challenges in effectively treating patients with high-curl-pattern hair and SD, and the role of ceramide-containing products in improving the condition.

methodsFollowing a systematic literature review, a panel of dermatologists developed five consensus statements on the relationship between SD and scalp barrier health in hair with a high curl pattern.

resultsCertain hair care practices common among individuals with high-curl-pattern hair may contribute to the development or exacerbation of SD, leading to considerable psychological distress. These statements reflect expert opinion and highlight key treatment challenges in this population.

conclusionFurther research is needed to better understand racial and ethnic variations in SD and to support individualized, culturally sensitive approaches to its treatment and management.

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CeramidesDermatitis, SeborrheicHairHair PreparationsScalp DermatosesHumansScalpCeramidesHair Preparations

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PMID41998807
PMCPMC13090135

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