Increased Hair Shedding May be Associated with the Presence of Pityrosporum ovale

Nematian, Javad; Ravaghi, M; Gholamrezanezhad, Ali; Nematian, Edwin

doi:10.2165/00128071-200607040-00008

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“…There was significant association of dandruff as a risk factor for hair loss in this study which was similar to the findings of other studies. [318] However, in the absence of any apparent systemic or local cause for generalized hair loss, it can be assumed that constitutional factors or micro-deficiency of iron, vitamins and proteins may be the cause of hair loss in these subjects. [1920]…”

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Skin diseases and conditions among students of a medical college in southern India

Joseph¹,

Kumar²,

Nelliyanil³

2014

Indian Dermatol Online J

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Introduction:Skin diseases are a common problem among young adults. There is paucity of data about it among medical students. This study aimed to find out the pattern of skin disorders and to describe their association with various socio-demographic factors among medical students.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2011 in a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka. Two-hundred and seventy eight medical students were chosen from the 4th, 6th and 8th semester through convenient sampling method. Data on hair and skin morbidities suffered over past 1 year and its associated factors were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.Results:Most of the participants 171 (61.5%) were of the age group 20-21 years and majority were females 148 (53.2%). The most common hair/skin morbidities suffered in the past one year were acne 185 (66.6%), hair loss 165 (59.3%), and sun tan 147 (52.9%). Fungal infection (P = 0.051) and severe type of acne (P = 0.041) were seen significantly more among males while hair morbidities like hair loss (P = 0.003), split ends of hairs (P < 0.0001) and dandruff (P =0.006) were seen significantly more among female students. Patterned baldness (P = 0.018) and sun tan (P < 0.0001) were significantly more among non-Mangalorean students than native Mangaloreans. Presence of dandruff was significantly associated with hair loss (P = 0.039) and usage of sunscreen was found to protect from developing sun tans (P = 0.049).Conclusion:Skin disorders, particularly the cosmetic problems are very common among medical students. Gender and place of origin were found to significantly influence the development of certain morbidities.

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Skin diseases and conditions among students of a medical college in southern India

Joseph¹,

Kumar²,

Nelliyanil³

2014

Indian Dermatol Online J

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“…For example, comparison of the hairs from D/SD and normal populations demonstrated D/SD-derived hair to be more narrow, with a more brittle surface and less shine (18,19). D/SD can also contribute to increased rates of hair loss (4,20), which may be directly due to the presence of Malassezia (20,21); anti-dandruff shampoos with anti-fungal actives appear to reduce hair loss even in androgenic alopecia populations (22,23), ñirther supporting a potential involvement of Malassezia.…”

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A Comprehensive Pathophysiology of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis – Towards a More Precise Definition of Scalp Health

Schwartz¹,

Messenger²,

Tosti³

et al. 2013

Acta Derm Venerol

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Despite an increasing knowledge of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis (D/SD), the pathophysiological understanding is still incomplete but suggests a role of Malassezia yeasts in triggering inflammatory and hyper-proliferative epidermal responses. The objective of this report is to review published literature from in vivo studies of D/SD populations to provide a more complete description of overall scalp health. New biomolecular capabilities establish a depth of pathophysiological understanding not previously achievable with traditional means of investigation. Biomarkers representing inflammation, hyper-proliferation and barrier function are all perturbed by the D/SD condition and robustly respond to therapeutic resolution. These biomarkers can be sampled noninvasively, enabling their use in routine clinical evaluations as either surrogate endpoints or complementary ones to classical signs/symptoms to broaden the etiological learning.

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“…Dandruff scalps lose two to three times more hair than non-dandruff scalps, correlating with increased scalp hair shedding associated with carriage of M. globosa . [28] Scalp squamometry index shows a positive correlation between the percentage of hairs in the late telogen and the severity of dandruff. [29]…”

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Trichomycoses

2009

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Hair infection by fungal agents, also called trichomycoses, is one of the common concerns in human beings. The common agents causing hair infections are dermatophytes, Malassezia species and those causing piedra. The former two can give rise to considerable discomfort and also cause immune-mediated reactions in the form of kerion and dermatophytids. The etiopathogenesis of trichomycoses, along with its clinical aspects and the management, are briefed here.

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Increased Hair Shedding May be Associated with the Presence of Pityrosporum ovale

Cited by 15 publications

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Skin diseases and conditions among students of a medical college in southern India

Skin diseases and conditions among students of a medical college in southern India

A Comprehensive Pathophysiology of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis – Towards a More Precise Definition of Scalp Health

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