Fermented Rice Water Derived Probiotics: A Novel Approach To Scalp Health

September 2025

D Lakshmi

fermented rice water probiotics lactic acid bacteria scalp microbiota dandruff hair follicle health

TLDR Fermented rice water probiotics can improve scalp health and reduce dandruff naturally.

This study investigates the use of fermented rice water as a source of probiotics for improving scalp health. It highlights the presence of lactic acid bacteria in fermented rice water, which produce compounds that can balance scalp microbiota, reduce dandruff, and support hair follicle health. The research suggests that these probiotics offer a safe and eco-friendly alternative to chemical treatments for the scalp.

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research Quantitative Analysis of the Anatomical Changes in the Scalp and Hair Follicles in Androgenetic Alopecia Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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