1. Dandruff

2. What’s the function of scalp hair ?

3. 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.

4. Dandruff

5. Seborrhea is Yellowish greasy scales that adhere to the scalp

6. Etiology The cause of both Dandruff and seborrhea remains unknown BUT it is affected by two factors :

7. Etiology 1- Malassezia Ovale

8. Etiology 2-Epidermal hyper- proliferation

9. Treatment

10. 1) Cytostatic Agents Mechanism Application Examples : ZPT SeS

11. Treatment ZPT Mechanism

12. Treatment SeS Mechanism Contraindications

13. Treatment 2) Fungicidal Agents Examples: Ketoconazole 1% Sulphur

14. Treatment 3) Coal Tar Source Side Effects Application

15. Treatment Kids Dandruff Cradle Cap

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