Open AccessThe shampoo pH can affect the hair: Myth or Reality?
Author(s) -
Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias,
Andréia Munck de Almeida,
Patricia Makino Rezende Cecato,
André Ricardo Adriano,
Janine Pichler
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.139078
Subject(s) - shampoo , dandruff , hair care , scalp , dermatology , chemistry , cosmetics , medicine , organic chemistry , polymer science
Dermatologists most frequently prescribe shampoos for the treatment of hair shed and scalp disorders. Prescription of hair care products is often focused on improving scalp hair density, whereas the over-the-counter products focus on hair damage prevention. Little is taught in medical schools about the hair cosmetics, so that the prescriptions are based only on the treatment of the scalp and usually disregards the hair fiber health.