Essentials of Hair Care Often Neglected: Hair Cleansing

The review article from 2010 discussed the complexities of hair cleansing, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate shampoos and conditioners tailored to different hair types and conditions. It detailed the formulation of shampoos, including various detergents and other ingredients like foaming agents, thickeners, and pH adjusters, which contribute to their effectiveness and consumer appeal. The article highlighted that bar soaps are not recommended for hair cleansing due to their potential to leave soap scum and aggravate conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. It also covered the roles of specialty additives in differentiating shampoos for marketing purposes and provided descriptions of various types of shampoos, such as normal, dry, oily, everyday, deep cleaning, baby, medicated, and professional shampoos, noting the rarity of adverse reactions and the importance of selecting the right shampoo for individual dermatologic hair disorders.