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Glossary Scalp Treatment

range of procedures to improve scalp health and hair growth

Scalp treatment, also known as scalp care or scalp therapy, refers to a range of procedures and products designed to improve the health of the scalp. These treatments can address issues such as dandruff, dryness, excess oil, and inflammation, and often involve the use of specialized shampoos, conditioners, serums, and sometimes professional massages or exfoliation techniques to promote a healthy environment for hair growth.

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research A multicenter evaluation of 10% sulfacetamide sodium in a 10% urea vehicle scalp treatment lotion and a 10% urea deep cleansing antibacterial shampoo for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp

3 citations , March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This case report describes a patient with Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome exhibiting multiple fibrofolliculomas, acrochordons, and renal oncocytoma.

research Can a topical scalp treatment reduce hair bulb extraction?

2 citations , October 2007 in “PubMed”

In this study, researchers observed that more hairs are extracted from the follicle with intact root bulbs than breakage occurring along the fiber in treated versus untreated hair.

research Treatments for Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp: A Systematic Review and Treatment Algorithm

1 citations , September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy”

This review explores the efficacy and safety of treatments for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, revealing a predominance of case reports and series, and concludes that randomized controlled trials are needed for better evidence-based therapies.

research 496 Evaluation of extracts containing red clover using dermal papilla cells in the development of a scalp treatment system targeting hair loss and hair damage

June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study reported that a treatment serum containing ingredient blends with panthenol, licorice extract, and red clover extract significantly improved hair volume, scalp coverage, and reduced hair breakage over 6 months in individuals with thinning or damaged hair.

research 285 A new scalp treatment for anti-ageing hair

September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

In this study, the authors found that a botanical extract with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties stabilized hair loss and preserved natural hair pigmentation and strength over six months.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

Will anyone notice my scalp micropigmentation treatment? Providers say well-done SMP is hard to spot, but results depend on the artist, and poor work can look artificial and is hard to correct (Park 2025, PMID 38822591).
Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.
How do I know which scalp micropigmentation treatment is right for me? A personalized consultation with a specialist is essential to determine the right SMP treatment for you.
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