Black women, men and families
Black Hair Loss Resource Center
The community carrying the heaviest burden and the smallest share of research.
Overview
What this center covers
Scarring alopecias, traction alopecia and delayed diagnosis fall hardest on Black patients. NAFPOC exists in large part because that gap has gone unaddressed for decades, in both research funding and clinician training.
In this center
- Recognizing scarring loss early
- Care myths that delay diagnosis
- Finding clinicians experienced with textured hair
- Partnering with stylists and barbers on early detection
Changes worth noticing
- • Crown thinning that spreads outward
- • Persistent scalp tenderness or itching
- • Edges that do not recover between styles
- • Areas where hair simply stops returning
This is education, not a diagnosis. A qualified professional is the only person who can tell you what is happening on your scalp.
Come Prepared
Questions to bring to your next appointment
People who arrive with specific questions tend to leave with clearer answers.
Is scarring already present?
What is the goal — regrowth or preservation?
How often should this be reassessed?
What can my stylist watch for between visits?
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