Methodology Validation: Correlating Adherent Scalp Flaking Score With Phototrichogram for Scalp Dandruff Evaluation in Adult Subjects

    June 2024 in “ Cureus ”
    Maheshvari Patel, Nayan Patel, Apeksha Merja … Jemini H. Pandya
    Studysummary In a study involving adults with mild to moderate dandruff, researchers observed that post-hair wash interventions significantly reduced dandruff as measured by three assessment methods, showing substantial reliability and correlation, which supports their use in clinical settings for evaluating scalp dandruff treatments.
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