Insights into microbial diversity on scalp and antidandruff agents

Abstract:

The research progress and current status of scalp microbial diversity and anti-dandruff active ingredients were reviewed. The relationship between colonization and dandruff of Staphylococcus sp., Propionibacterium and Malassezia was introduced. The function and toxicity of the active ingredient zinc pyrithione and the compounding of anti-dandruff shampoo functional factors were prospected.