I don't think so, but what do you think? A bit of background... I have a dandruff problem that all conventional and many unconventional problems do not solve. So far, the only success I've had is keeping my head buzzed. But I've grown a respectable braid-hawk and I want to keep it, so I'm once again seeking alternative solutions, which led me to this: How to treat dandruff (aad.org) "The most effective way to treat and control dandruff is to use dandruff shampoo and scalp treatments. Follow these tips from dermatologists to get the best results: Follow the instructions on the dandruff shampoo bottle. There are many different dandruff shampoos, and each contains different active ingredients for controlling symptoms. To get the best results, always follow the instructions on the bottle. For example, some dandruff shampoos require that you lather the shampoo into the hair and scalp and leave the shampoo in for about five minutes before rinsing. Others should not be left on the scalp. If you are Caucasian or Asian, shampoo daily and use dandruff shampoo twice a week. If using one dandruff shampoo does not bring relief, try alternating between dandruff shampoos with different active ingredients. If you are African-American, only shampoo once a week using a dandruff shampoo. See a board-certified dermatologist for the best product recommendation for your hair type. Be careful when using a dandruff shampoo that contains coal tar. Tar shampoo can discolor blonde, grey or white hair, so if you have light-colored hair, you may want to choose a different dandruff shampoo. Tar shampoo also has the potential to make your scalp more sensitive to sunlight. If you use this type of dandruff shampoo, it’s important to protect your scalp from the sun by wearing a hat when outdoors and seeking shade whenever possible" I don't think this is racist. But there are those here who tend to advocate that pointing out any difference between ethnic groups is necessarily racist. I'm interested in hearing from those folks on whether the AAD is racist in its suggestion that Caucasians and Asians should wash their hair differently from African Americans? If not, then we can presume that the AAD is basing its recomendations on science, certain ethnic groups generally have different dermatological care requirements, and thus there may be other differences we can also discuss without being racist? Or perhaps the differences in these requirements are not ethnic based, but culture based? Maybe. What do you think?
That sounds like it's addressing hair types; genetic differences. Saying that is racist would be like saying that saying asians are more often lactose intolerant is racist. It isn't. It's just biology.
A HUGE barrier in addressing issues involving race is simply that most people don't know what racism is. Pointing out a person's skin color or asking questions about their cultures is NOT racist. And, the word, itself, creates discomfort for many people. If we want to truly address the problem of systemic racism, we have to be willing to understand what that means and how it impacts people in larger society. Most racists (on both sides) refuse to take that step. P.S. Go to your local drugstore and pick up a bottle of Tea Tree Oil. They may even carry a shampoo with it. Mix several drops (about 10-15) in your shampoo. It should be around $10 for the bottle but well worth it. I've been using it for 20 years for all kinds of things. Never failed me. https://www.healthline.com/health/tea-tree-oil-for-dandruff#benefits
