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    Glossary Scalp Irritation

    inflammation or discomfort on the scalp, often causing itching

    Scalp irritation refers to discomfort or inflammation of the scalp, often characterized by symptoms such as itching, redness, and sensitivity. It can be caused by various factors including allergic reactions to hair products, fungal infections, dandruff, or underlying skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential to alleviate symptoms and address the root cause.

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    1. The analysis of scalp irritation by coacervates produced in hair shampoo via FTIR with focal plane array detector, X‐ray photoelectron microscopy and HaCaT cells International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2016 · 5 citations
    2. The Role of Sebaceous Gland Activity and Scalp Microfloral Metabolism in the Etiology of Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2005 · 241 citations
    3. 615 Evaluation of a combination of botanical extracts designed to protect hair and scalp from air pollutants: in vitro and clinical studies Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2019
    4. Herbal Onion Oil: A Phyto-therapeutic approaches to Hair and Scalp Wellness Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry · 2025
    5. Calcipotriol (Dovonex) scalp solution in the treatment of scalp psoriasis: comparative efficacy with 1% coal tar/1% coconut oil/0.5% salicylic acid (Capasal) shampoo, and long-term experience Journal of dermatological treatment · 2000 · 16 citations
    6. A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp After Several Synthetic Hair Grafts Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2012 · 5 citations
    7. Development and clinical evaluation of green tea hair tonic for greasy scalp treatment. PubMed · 2018 · 4 citations
    8. Comparing the Efficacy of Combined Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide With Topical Calcipotriol Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Monotherapy in Scalp and Beard Alopecia Areata: Results From a Randomized Single-Blinded Clinical Trial Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2025
    9. Bald scalps and wrinkles Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1989 · 1 citations
    10. Mechanisms of impairment in hair and scalp induced by hair dyeing and perming and potential interventions Frontiers in medicine · 2023 · 1 citations
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    2. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne
    3. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
    4. Ketoconazole Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo
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