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(2) Why does certain hair exhibit a curly pattern, and how does curly hair behave uniquely? (3) How is the classification of curly hair clinically relevant to the development of seborrheic dermatitis?<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PubMed and Google Scholar were the primary and secondary platforms used for the literature search, respectively. The scope of the search included English\u2010language human studies published between 2000 and 2025 that investigated classification systems defining hair types based on specific shape criteria.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The literature review revealed four mainstream hair classification systems: the Andr\u00e9 Walker Hair Typing System, the LOIS Hair Typing System, the FIA Hair Typing System, and the L'Or\u00e9al Curl Classification System. There are shared characteristics across the systems, as each was built on previous ones to incorporate nuances of different hair types and curl patterns. The L'Or\u00e9al Curl Classification System acknowledges the broader continuum of hair types by categorizing straight, wavy, curly, and coiled hair using four morphological parameters.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There are several existing hair classification systems that dermatologists and other health care professionals can use to optimize communication with patients. Dermatologists' use of these classification systems and increased awareness of practices for high\u2010curl\u2010pattern hair could ultimately improve treatment outcomes. 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