89 citations
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a shampoo containing 1% selenium sulfide and 1% salicylic acid significantly improved the clinical signs and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff over an 8-week period.
46 citations
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September 2011 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study found that certain zinc pyrithione shampoos effectively deliver antifungal agents to the scalp's follicular infundibulum, correlating with reduced Malassezia populations, likely influenced by particle size optimizing such delivery.
January 2026 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” This study reports that disruptions to the scalp microbiome from invasive cosmetic procedures may contribute to dermatological conditions, and suggests incorporating microbiome assessments and personalized restoration programs into trichological and dermatological practices.
241 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the roles of sebaceous gland activity, Malassezia yeast, and individual susceptibility in scalp flaking disorders, including dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but reports no new experiment results.