“We all have yeast that live on our scalps,” says Dermatologist and Hair Wellness expert Dr. Yolanda Lenzy. She’s partnered with Dove to help women of color combat hair issues. “Different times of the year, different things we’re going through, that yeast can overgrow. You can go through periods where you’re getting more itching, flaking, things like that.”

“It’s a lot of good reasons to trim, but it’s not because of growth,” she adds. “Because growth comes from the root and the ends can really determine how much split ends you get, which can lead to you needing to cut a larger amount of hair. [Trimming] lso can just make your styling and detangling go much easier.”

“We spoke to dermatologists about the skin conditions that most commonly present in Black and brown people. If you were kissed by the melanin gods, consider this your comprehensive guide to identifying — and treating — a number of ailments, including everything from melasma and keloids to hyperpigmentation and even melanoma.”

“The lifetime risk of breast cancer is similar among Black and white women in the U.S., but Black women are disproportionately affected by aggressive breast cancer subtypes such as estrogen receptor (ER) negative tumors, which are diagnosed at a younger age and have a higher mortality rate.”

“Hair relaxers and leave-in conditioners and oils, commonly used by Black/African American women, may contain estrogens or estrogen-disrupting compounds. Thus, their use may contribute to breast cancer risk.”

Read Dr. Lenzy’s scientific research on Type 2 Diabetes and African American women. “Type 2 diabetes was associated with an increased risk of severe central scalp hair loss in AA women. Patients with type 2 diabetes should be followed closely for central scalp hair loss so that appropriate treatment can be offered.”