Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON EVALUATION OF PH OF SHAMPOOS

Nithyapriya K.*, Sriram B., Sriram P., Sujani S., Sutha P. and Sangameswaran B.

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Abstract

Dermatologists most frequently prescribe shampoos for the treatment hair and scalp disorders.  Prescriptions hair products are often focused on improving scalp hair density, while only the over-the-counter products seem to focus on hair damage prevention.  Little is taught in medical school about the hair cosmetics so that the prescriptions are based only on the active substance for the treatment of the scalp and usually disregards the hair fibre structure.  It is important that dermatologists prescribe shampoos that minimize the risk of frizz and interrfiber friction augmentation.  Choosing the right shampoo will help dermatologists to increase the patient’sadhesion to any treatment involving shampoos.

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