The Role of Sebaceous Gland Activity and Scalp Microfloral Metabolism in the Etiology of Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff

    August 2005 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings ”
    Byung In Ro, Thomas L. Dawson
    Studysummary This review discusses the roles of sebaceous gland activity, Malassezia yeast, and individual susceptibility in scalp flaking disorders, including dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but reports no new experiment results.
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