The etiquette of hijab: recommendations to improve care in dermatology clinics

Rehman, Rafey; Chabaan, A.; Hamzavi, Iltefat; Fahs, Fatima; Mohammad, Tasneem F.

doi:10.1111/bjd.20665

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“…The hijab is a head covering worn by many Muslim women to maintain modesty in the presence of men outside their immediate family 1 . Due to hijab components and styling practices, certain dermatoses may occur in women who wear the hijab.…”

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Dermatological considerations and culturally sensitive recommendations for women who wear the hijab

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British Journal of Dermatology

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“…The hijab is a head covering worn by many Muslim women to maintain modesty in the presence of men outside their immediate family. 1 Due to hijab components and styling practices, certain dermatoses may occur in women who wear the hijab. These can be related to hairstyling practices, hijab components, or the local environment promoted by the hijab fabric.…”

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“…Interestingly, women may experience hair loss secondary to their religious or cultural practices 2 . One example is Muslim women who wear the hijab, a cloth used to cover their hair, around male non‐family members 3 . Hijab‐associated hair loss is a phenomenon that we have noted anecdotally posed by patient‐physician discussion in clinic.…”

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“…2 One example is Muslim women who wear the hijab, a cloth used to cover their hair, around male nonfamily members. 3 Hijab-associated hair loss is a phenomenon that we have noted anecdotally posed by patient-physician discussion in clinic. Although the hijab itself does not cause hair loss, the specific manner in which the hijab is worn and hairstyle used underneath may contribute to secondary causes of hair loss.…”

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“…Interestingly, this same pattern of traction alopecia was also observed in the submandibular area, likely as a result of beard knotting. 3 This is likely because the frontal region experiences most of the pressure of the tightly wrapped turban. We recommend counseling Sikh patients to loosely tie their hair to limit the tension on the scalp, as well as to take the turban off for as long as possible throughout the day.…”

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Hijab and hair loss: a cross‐sectional analysis of information on YouTube

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Perceptions of US-Based Muslim Patients of Their Dermatology Care

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JAMA Dermatol

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ImportanceCultural humility training is of growing interest, yet the religious and cultural accommodations of Muslim patients in dermatology have not been studied.ObjectiveTo explore the perceptions of Muslim patients of their dermatology care.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis qualitative mixed-methods study, consisting of surveys and semistructured interviews, recruited participants from 2 clinical sites within a large academic health care system in California. Participants were adult, English-speaking, Muslim patients who were evaluated at least once by a medical or surgical dermatologist between January 2022 and January 2023.Main Outcomes and MeasuresA survey obtained the following data: demographics, religious practices pertinent to dermatology care, and experiences of bias outside and inside the dermatology clinic. Semistructured interviews covered topics related to positive and negative experiences in the dermatology clinic, accommodation of cultural and religious needs in dermatology, and future interventions.ResultsA total of 21 patients (mean [SD] age, 36.4 [11.6] years; range, 26-71 years) participated in the study: 5 male individuals (24%) and 16 female individuals (76%), including 10 female individuals who wore hijab. Eleven participants identified as Middle Eastern (52%), 8 as South Asian (38%), 1 as North African (5%), and 1 as Pacific Islander (5%). Survey results showed variations in the impact of Islamic practices on dermatology care. Interviews showed that Muslim participants did not perceive dermatology care as a priority and expressed interest in community events focused on general dermatology education. They also experienced stigmatization of their skin disease and cosmetic care. Prior experiences with Islamophobia and colorism hindered the Muslim patient–dermatologist relationship and disclosure of the need for accommodations. There were instances when participants experienced bias and poor cultural humility from dermatologists. Finally, Muslim participants had unique religious and cultural needs pertinent to their care, including clinician gender concordance, medication timing adjustment while fasting, and halal medication ingredients.Conclusions and RelevanceThis qualitative mixed-methods study explored the experiences of Muslim patients in dermatology in the US. Recommendations supported by this study include incorporating religion into cultural humility training, increasing diversity in the dermatology workforce, implementing policies for clearer medication labeling, supporting dermatology research in subpopulations of Muslim individuals in the US, and partnering with community organizations for dermatology education.

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The etiquette of hijab: recommendations to improve care in dermatology clinics

Cited by 11 publications

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Dermatological considerations and culturally sensitive recommendations for women who wear the hijab

Dermatological considerations and culturally sensitive recommendations for women who wear the hijab

Hijab and hair loss: a cross‐sectional analysis of information on YouTube

Perceptions of US-Based Muslim Patients of Their Dermatology Care

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