The scalps of older persons deserve as much attention as those of younger people. Appropriate
Figure 2 Patterns of Male Baldness SOURCE: Hamilton in Diseases of the Hair and Scalp. Dawber, Rodney, and Rook, Arthur, eds. Oxford, U.K. and Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Science, 1997.
Figure 3 Balding in Females SOURCE: After Ludwig in Diseases of the Hair and Scalp. Dawber, Rodney, and Rook, Arthur, eds. Oxford, U.K. and Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Science, 1997.
grooming, including washing, combing, and brushing is required for a healthy scalp. Normal cosmetic attention, including waving and setting, should not impair scalp health, so long as there is not undue tension on the hair. Dyeing and other forms of hair coloring can also be used without adverse consequences.
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