Improvement of Scalp Condition and Quality of Life through Proper Skin Care of Dry Scalp ()
Mika Oshima1,
Maiko Sogawa1,
Hiroshi Matsunaka2,
Yumi Murakami2,
Yumiko Saya2,
Takashi Sugita3,
Yoshihiro Matsudate1,
Nozomi Fukui1,
Kazutoshi Murao1,
Yoshiaki Kubo1*
1Department of Dermatology, Institute of Health Biosciences, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan.
2Tokiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
3Department of Microbiology, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo, Japan.
DOI: 10.4236/jcdsa.2014.44038
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Abstract
Introduction:
Appropriate skin care for dry scalp includes treatment for dandruff and
itchiness. However, little is known about the appropriate washing methods for
subjects with dry scalp. Me- thods: A scalp moisturizing lotion was used for 8
weeks on 30 outpatients at the Tokushima University Hospital who had dry scalp.
All subjects were given the same hair shampoo/conditioner and instructions on
how to wash their hair. Scalp symptoms were observed before and after the
testing period. Indigenous bacteria were collected from the scalp for
quantitative assessment. A survey was conducted to assess the quality of life
(QOL). Results: All scalp condition items (dryness, scales and desquamation,
itchiness, excoriation, and erythema) improved significantly after the testing
period; the levels of Malassezia and
bacterial colonization also decreased significantly. The QOL evaluation
indicated significant improvements in “symptoms”, “emotions”, and “global”
measures. A correlation was found between the extent of dryness at the start of
the test and the level of Malassezia colonization, as well as QOL scores. Conclusion: Using a scalp moisturizing lo-
tion, washing hair with a shampoo and conditioner that cause low irritation
levels, and using a hair washing method that avoids irritation led to
improvement in scalp condition, QOL, and pa- tient satisfaction.
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Oshima, M. , Sogawa, M. , Matsunaka, H. , Murakami, Y. , Saya, Y. , Sugita, T. , Matsudate, Y. , Fukui, N. , Murao, K. and Kubo, Y. (2014) Improvement of Scalp Condition and Quality of Life through Proper Skin Care of Dry Scalp.
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
4, 284-292. doi:
10.4236/jcdsa.2014.44038.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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