Insights On The Impact Of Scalp Barrier Condition On Hair Health
January 2025
in “
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
”
TLDR Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing dandruff.
This article emphasizes the importance of scalp health for hair growth, highlighting that oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species can negatively impact the scalp, potentially leading to conditions like dandruff. A panel of three experienced dermatologists developed consensus statements through a systematic literature review and expert discussions, underscoring the need for more focus on scalp health in relation to dandruff, as current research predominantly addresses other inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The study calls for increased attention to the scalp barrier's role in hair health and growth.