Clear Scalp, Clear Mind: Examining the Beneficial Impact of Dandruff Reduction on Physical, Emotional, and Social Wellbeing

January 2025 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”

Alice Newton‐Fenner, Helen Roberts, Margaret Scott, Thomas W. Jones, Luisa Z. Collins, A. Godbehere, Timo Giesbrecht

dandruff anti-dandruff shampoo Piroctone Olamine Zinc Pyrithione Scalpdex questionnaire ADS

Studysummary In this study, dandruff treatment with anti-dandruff shampoos was found to effectively reduce symptoms and enhance emotional wellbeing, indirectly improving daily functioning by alleviating scalp-related emotional distress, though it did not affect self-esteem.

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