New Insights on Dandruff/Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: The Role of the Scalp Follicular Infundibulum in Effective Treatment Strategies

    September 2011 in “ British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement ”
    James R. Schwartz, Ronak Jagdeep Shah, Holly Krigbaum … Ulrike Blume‐Peytavi
    Studysummary This study found that certain zinc pyrithione shampoos effectively deliver antifungal agents to the scalp's follicular infundibulum, correlating with reduced Malassezia populations, likely influenced by particle size optimizing such delivery.
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