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Recorded July 21 , 2021You don't need to have hair loss concerns to benefit from this episode. If the hair that grows out of your scalp is naturally kinky, tune in, this is for you.Guest information:Dr. Chesahna Kindred is a board-certified dermatologist, published research author, and national speaker. Soon after graduating from her dermatology residency at Howard University, she became a leading dermatologist at MedStar Health in the Baltimore area. Five years later, she founded Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Columbia, Maryland where she treats people of all ages and ethnicities. Dr. Kindred remains on the cutting-edge of hair loss treatment, performing Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, on a regular basis. Currently, she owns the only dermatology office with a full-service salon that specializes in hair loss.Topic:We invited Dr. Kindred to the show to speak to us about hair loss  from her expertise as a dermatologist. Her medical practice is the first in our country to include a natural hair salon specifically for her hair loss patients. What we learned from Dr. Kindred was so much more than we expected and we loved all of it! In today's episode, we learned about the type of genetic hair loss (CCCA) that most often affects black women, how to identify a hair loss issue,  who to reach out to for help, which hair beliefs are actually myths and how black women in executive positions can help normalize natural hair in the workplace. It was astounding to realize how much we didn't know about a topic that is so dear to us as black women.... our hair.  And if that weren't enough, we got some bonus lessons in the importance of seeking out culture competent physicians for all our health needs.  Guest Quotes:Patients fall through the gaps between what I do medically and what [hair] stylists are trained to do. This [hair salon] was the solution.I need for our culture to be aware that there are now a decent number of culturally competent dermatologists that specialize in hair loss.We will admit that our culture is a little too obsessed with neat edges. As if we all don't know that our hair is curly!The way my hair grows out of my head is professional too!There is data that says that if black patients are cared for by black doctors the patients live longer.You can't pull on hair follicles like a tug of war and call it protective. Every 'protective style' is not so protective. Almost any style can be protective or detrimental.Mentions:GuestInstagram:  @kindredermWebsite and Products: dermamyth.comurl: thecrownact.comPlease support our podcast:Please rate/review, subscribe and share!!Cashapp:$GirrrlPodcastDonate: PatreonHave a question or topic you want us to talk about? We want to hear from you!!Twitter: @girrrlpodcastInstagram: @girrrlpodcastFacebook: @girrrlpodcastEmail us: Talk2Us@girrrlpodcast.com