Medicated shampoos

Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings

2005

Hair cosmetic agents are preparations intended for placing in contact with the hair and scalp, with the purpose of cleansing, promoting attractiveness, altering appearance, and/or protecting them in order to maintain them in good condition. Current shampoo formulations and styling products are tailored to the variations associated with age, gender, hair quality, hair care habit, and specific problems relating to the superficial condition of the scalp. The great amount of variables to be accounted for, some of them contradictory and hard to bring into accord, makes adequate product formulation a challenge and requires continuous research. Recent hair cosmetic developments include topical hair growth stimulants, photoprotectors, and anti-aging compounds. The advances in molecular technology have opened the avenue to the study of the molecular basis of hair growth and its deviations, as well as of the aging process. The discovery of potential pharmacological targets and the development of selective and effective delivery systems following topical application indicate further strategies for maintenance of healthy hair and scalp in the young and old.

Section: Dermocosmetic Management In Practice For the Maintenance Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

Dermocosmetic Aspects of Hair and Scalp

Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings

2005

“…It is however, well established that the yeast-like organism Malassezia furfur is involved. Accordingly, current antidandruff ingredients are virtually all effective antimicrobial agents: zink pyrithione, octopirox and ketoconazole [13]. Current recommendations include exclusion of specific dermatological diseases of the scalp, such as eczema and psoriasis, and frequent shampooing followed by a copious rinse with clear water.…”

Section: Specific Treatment Of Problems Relating To the Superficial Cmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Value of Hair Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

2001

Dermatology

As early as can be traced, written documents testify endeavors shown by humanity to please by means of the hair. Hair care, color and style play an important role in people’s physical appearance and self-perception. Dermatologists should be knowledgeable about the procedures people follow to look their best and should have the competence to provide patients with information on the benefits and hazards of hair cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Shampooing is the most common form of cosmetic hair treatment. The diversity of qualities expected from a shampoo by today’s consumer surpass the primary function of cleansing. Current shampoo formulations are adapted to the variations associated with hair quality, hair care habit and specific problems related to the superficial condition of the scalp. Hand in hand, test methods are developed to evaluate the efficacy of hair care products so that consumers are offered products that perform as claimed. Through the development of cosmetics with pharmaceutically active compounds, products are evolving that are becoming more similar to topical therapeutic agents (cosmeceuticals). The efficacy of cosmeceuticals that claim to act as hair growth stimulants should be measured by the standards set by the drugs minoxidil and, more recently, oral finasteride. Finally, health hazards associated with the use of hair care products, especially rinse-off products, have been overemphasized by the media and need careful correction by opinion leaders.

“…Aufgrund dieser Eigenschaft stellen quartäre Ammonium-Verbindungen eine wichtige Gruppe der speziellen Wirkstoffe zur Behandlung geschädigter Haare dar [6] [16]. Aufgrund seiner Aminosäuren-Zusammensetzung enthält menschliches Haarkeratin einen Überschuß an negativ geladenen, sauren Gruppen, welche die positiv geladenen quartären Ammoniumverbindungen kationischer Tenside über Salzbindungen spülfest anlagern.…”

Section: Kationische Tensideunclassified

“…Aufgrund seiner Aminosäuren-Zusammensetzung enthält menschliches Haarkeratin einen Überschuß an negativ geladenen, sauren Gruppen, welche die positiv geladenen quartären Ammoniumverbindungen kationischer Tenside über Salzbindungen spülfest anlagern. Zinkpyrithion stellt die mildeste medizinale Haarwäsche gegen Kopfschuppen dar, bedarf aber einer Kontaktzeit von 5-10 min zur Entfaltung der vollen Wirksamkeit [16]. Aufgrund dieser Eigenschaft stellen quartäre Ammonium-Verbindungen eine wichtige Gruppe der speziellen Wirkstoffe zur Behandlung geschädigter Haare dar [6] [16].…”

Section: Kationische Tensideunclassified

Haarwaschmittel (Shampoos): Zusammensetzung und klinische Anwendungen

1998

Der Hautarzt

Shampooing is the most common form of hair treatment. Shampoos have primarily been products aimed at cleansing the hair and scalp. The diversity of qualities demanded from a good shampoo by today's consumer go far beyond this general function. A cosmetic benefit is expected, and the shampoo formulation has to be tailored to all the possible variations associated with hair quality (dry, greasy, permed, bleached, dyed), age (baby shampoo), care habit (frequency of shampooing) and specific problems relating to the superficial condition of the scalp (dandruff, seborrhea). Selected ingredients of shampoos that have been popular with the consumer are currently under attack because of potential risks associated with their use (e.g. halogenated organic compounds, formaldehyde, musk fragrances, and crude coal tar). Our standard graduate training programs devote limited attention to the subject of shampoos, and much of the readily available information concerning shampoos is supplied by the industry. We should be increasingly aware that our patients look to us to supply independent information on what can be expected from a shampoo to enable them to make more informed choices at the consumer level.