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Asian Hair: A Review of Structures, Properties, and Distinctive Disorders

         

Authors Leerunyakul K, Suchonwanit P

Received 27 January 2020

Accepted for publication 8 April 2020

Published 24 April 2020 Volume 2020:13 Pages 309—318

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S247390

Checked for plagiarism Yes

Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 4

Editor who approved publication: Dr Jeffrey Weinberg


Kanchana Leerunyakul, Poonkiat Suchonwanit

Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Correspondence: Poonkiat Suchonwanit Email poonkiat@hotmail.com

Abstract: Asian hair is known for its straightness, dark pigmentation, and large diameter. The cuticle layer in Asians is thicker with more compact cuticle cells than that in Caucasians. Asian hair generally exhibits the strongest mechanical properties, and its cross-sectional area is determined greatly by genetic variations, particularly from the ectodysplasin A receptor gene. However, knowledge on Asian hair remains unclear with limited studies. This article aimed to review and summarize the characteristics and properties of Asian hair. It also aimed to discuss hair disorders including linear lupus panniculitis and pseudocyst of the scalp that occur distinctively in Asian populations.

Keywords: alopecia, biogeographic population, ethnicity, hair loss, hair shaft disorders

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