Grooming & Personal Care
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Dermatologist-Approved Scalp Hygiene: Mitigating Seborrheic Dermatitis & Hair Shedding
Evaluating Ketoconazole 2%, Zinc Pyrithione, and Salicylic Acid formulations in preventing Malassezia fungal overgrowth.
Dr. William Rassman, MD • Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
September 26, 2026 • 5 min read
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The Scalp Microbiome & Hair Follicle Stress
An unhealthy scalp environment plagued by Malassezia yeasts causes chronic micro-inflammation around the infundibulum of hair follicles, precipitating telogen effluvium.
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Clinical Discussion & Reader Comments (1)
Michael R., RN
Sep 26, 2026
Excellent clinical summary. The point regarding donor harvest threshold is crucial for patient safety.
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