Abstract
With globalization, cultural cosmetic practices with roots in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa such as threading, henna, and skin lightening have become more prevalent throughout the world. Cultural competency and cultural humility in understanding these unique practices and traditions is increasingly important for dermatologists in both building a strong physician-patient relationship and identifying and treating cutaneous sequelae that may arise.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Cultural Practices and Dermatoses |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 31-49 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030689926 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030689919 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 28 2021 |
Keywords
- Bindi and Kumkum
- Cosmetic cultural practices
- Cultural competency in dermatology
- Cultural practices in cosmetics
- Henna in dermatology
- Nose piercings
- Sari drawstrings
- Skin lightening
- Tattooing in cultural practice
- Threading in cosmetics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine