TLDR Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) and pityriasis sicca (dandruff) are common scalp conditions affecting up to 50% of adults, caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Malassezia and a disturbance in innate immunity. These conditions can lead to hair loss due to inflammation altering the anchoring of hair fiber in the follicle. Treatments include anti-yeast, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and sebum reducing agents, with topical antifungal agents like ketoconazole, miconazole, and bifonazole commonly used. A study found Itraconazole effective in 83.3% of SD cases, and another study on 45 patients showed low-dose isotretinoin significantly reduced sebum secretion on the face and scalp within three months, reducing the colonization of M. furfur.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Healthy scalp reduces hair loss by managing oxidative stress.
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March 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The document concludes that dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are linked to inflammation and skin changes, and treating them with specific shampoos can reduce these issues.
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
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October 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” Dandruff is a common, winter-worsened scalp condition linked to inflammation and microorganisms, treatable with products like ketoconazole, and may affect hair loss.
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dandruff is mainly caused by a scalp reaction to yeast, can worsen hair loss, and antifungal treatments may help.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” Changes in skin microbes play a role in some skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
August 2022 in “FAKUMI MEDICAL JOURNAL Jurnal Mahasiswa Kedokteran” Dandruff does not significantly affect androgenic alopecia.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Some herbal ingredients like linalool and tea tree oil have anti-dandruff properties and are safe for use in shampoos.
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
