Sebum Flow Dynamics and Antidandruff Shampoos

    January 1997 in “ Journal of the society of cosmetic chemists ”
    Piérard-Franchimont C, Jorge E. Arrese, G. E. Pierard
    Studysummary This study found that among 120 men, two antidandruff shampoos increased sebum excretion rate, while one shampoo decreased sebum output, highlighting distinct effects on the follicular reservoir. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This study, conducted on 120 men, examined the effects of eight proprietary antidandruff shampoos on sebum flow dynamics using the Lipometer®. Two shampoos significantly increased the sebum excretion rate over time, while one shampoo significantly decreased sebum output. These findings provided insights into how different shampoos affect the follicular reservoir function in androgenic alopecia, showing that sebum flow dynamics can be notably altered by specific products.
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