A Comprehensive Pathophysiology of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis: Towards a More Precise Definition of Scalp Health

    January 2013 in “ Acta dermato-venereologica ”
    James R. Schwartz, A.G. Messenger, Antonella Tosti … Michael K. Robinson
    Studysummary This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.
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