Scalp Microbiota Dysbiosis in Seborrheic Alopecia and Restoration Following Herbal Extract Shampoo Intervention

    May 2026 in “ Microorganisms ”
    Jing Feng, Jiancong Huang, Zhou Shaolu … Xiaobao Xie
    Studysummary This study found that individuals with seborrheic alopecia had significant disruptions in their scalp microbiome, marked by imbalances in certain bacteria and fungi, and that a 12-week herbal shampoo intervention helped restore microbial diversity and improve clinical symptoms.
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