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Dandruff. What’s the function of scalp hair ?. Dandruff is. Small white scales that accumulate on surface of scalp. The detachment of these flakes from scalp cause unpleasant deposits on shoulder and collar. Dandruff. Seborrhea is. Yellowish greasy scales that adhere to the scalp.
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Dandruff is • Small white scales that accumulate on surface of scalp. • The detachment of these flakes from scalp cause unpleasant deposits on shoulder and collar.
Seborrhea is • Yellowish greasy scales that adhere to the scalp
Etiology • The cause of both Dandruff and seborrhea remains unknown BUT it is affected by two factors :
Etiology • 1- Malassezia Ovale
Etiology • 2-Epidermal hyper- proliferation
Treatment • Cytostatic Agents • Mechanism • Application • Examples : ZPT SeS
Treatment ZPT • Mechanism
Treatment SeS • Mechanism • Contraindications
Treatment • Fungicidal Agents • Examples: Ketoconazole 1% Sulphur
Treatment • Coal Tar • Source • Side Effects • Application
Treatment Kids Dandruff Cradle Cap
References • http://www.livestrong.com/article/83261-importance-antidandruff-hair-care/#ixzz1UpV0Ntlz • http://journal.scconline.org/pdf/cc1975/cc026n12/p00573-p00580.pdf • http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cradle-cap/Pages/Treatment.aspx • http://webcast.pgdermatology.com • http://dermatology.cdlib.org/DOJvol3num1/zinc/zinc.html • http://www.aafp.org/afp/990215ap/957.html • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=2354 • textbook of cosmetic dermatology, 2nd edition, isolated dandruff • textbook of dermatology, volume 4, 6th edition, disorders of hair • Country of Publication: UNITED STATES NLM ID: 1272646 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0002-838X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0002838X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Subsets: Core Clinical (AIM); MEDLINE