Ethnic Disparity in Clinical Trials for Seborrheic Dermatitis Shampoos: Clinical Considerations for Improving Outcomes

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Victoria Ayodele
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Ayomide Akinsooto
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Jennifer Krejci
Division of Dermatology, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; Dermatology Service, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

Keywords

seborrheic dermatitis, Afro-textured hair, Skin of Color

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