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Caribbean women face hair loss with science, culture and care

For Black and Caribbean women, Susan Peterkin says it can also raise questions about health, identity and access to timely care.

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For Black and Caribbean women, Susan Peterkin says it can also raise questions about health, identity and access to timely care.

Hair loss is often dismissed as cosmetic. For Black and Caribbean women, Susan Peterkin says it can also raise questions about health, identity and access to timely care. …

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For Black and Caribbean women, Susan Peterkin says it can also raise questions about health, identity and access to timely care.

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