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Research on the fungus that ranks as one cause of dandruff - the embarrassing nuisance that, by some accounts, afflicts half of humanity - is pointing scientists toward a much-needed new treatment for the condition's flaking and itching. The advance is the topic of a report in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Claudiu T. Supuran and colleagues explain that dandruff involves an excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. In people without dandruff, it takes about 30 days for a crop of new skin cells to mature, die and shed.

In people with dandruff, it may take only 2-7 days. Irritation by the scalp-dwelling fungus Malassezia globosa (M. globosa) is one cause of dandruff. Shampoos and other dandruff treatments contain anti-fungal agents, but the authors say new medicines are badly needed since the two existing compounds are not very effective at preventing and treating dandruff.

In the quest for a better treatment, Supuran's group identified an enzyme in M. globosa that is essential for the fungus's growth.

Tests showed that sulfonamides, a family of existing antibiotic medicines, were more effective in preventing the fungus's growth than ketoconazole, a widely used anti-fungal medicine that is an ingredient in certain dandruff treatments.

As a result of the study, the scientists believe that the enzyme is a prime target for developing better anti-dandruff medicines.

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Most women might think their mate can't tell a turtleneck from a tunic but it turns out that men do notice the little details. An AskMen survey of more than 2,000 men reveals that among other seemingly small snafus, dandruff ranks at the top of the turn-off list.

Other dating faux pas include excessive use of perfume, talking on the phone or texting while on a date and talking about ex-boyfriends. Some bad habits are hard to break, but NEW Suave® Scalp solutions can make it easy to fight flakes at least.

Men, women and stylists agree that dandruff is a common, and often taboo, hair concern. Many anti-dandruff shampoos help relieve flakes, but leave hair with a medicinal odor and lack-luster look. Suave® Scalp Solutions was developed with real women's - and men's - concerns in mind.

The line of shampoos and conditioners is not only clinically proven to fight flakes, but goes beyond with great fragrances and moisturizing ingredients. There is no need to compromise soft, shiny and beautifully fragrant hair when dealing with dandruff. Suave® Scalp Solutions gives hair the care it needs, and according to AskMen, can help relieve a once taboo topic, too.

"Flakes rank high on the list of grooming faux pas that men do not want to deal with in a relationship," AskMen Editor Elysha Krupp said. "More than 50 percent of men would rather clean the bathroom for a month than tell their girlfriend or wife that she has dandruff. Simply put, men are off-put by the dry, white stuff."

In fact:

Men Don't Dig Dandruff

Dandruff Downer: One out of three men admitted that dandruff has caused some discomfort in their relationship.**

Dandruff's a Chore: Cleaning the bathroom is one of many sacrifices men would make to avoid talking about dandruff. Nearly 30% of men would rather forego sex for a week than talk about flakes. Even video game lovers are willing to sacrifice their systems. One in four men admitted they would give up video games for a month to avoid the dandruff discussion.

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Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified an abnormal amount a protein called Prostaglandin D2 in the bald scalp of men with male pattern baldness, a discovery that may lead directly to new treatments for the most common cause of hair loss in men. In both human and animal models, researchers found that a prostaglandin known as PGD2 and its derivative, 15-dPGJ2, inhibit hair growth.

The PGD2-related inhibition occurred through a receptor called GPR44, which is a promising therapeutic target for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women with hair loss and thinning. The study is published in Science Translational Medicine.

Male pattern baldness strikes 8 of 10 men under 70 years old, and causes hair follicles to shrink and produce microscopic hairs, which grow for a shorter duration of time than normal follicles.

Researchers took an unbiased approach when scanning for potential biological causes of baldness, looking in scalp tissue from balding and non-bald spots from men with male pattern baldness and then corroborating findings in mouse models.

They found that levels of PGD2 were elevated in bald scalp tissue at levels 3 times greater than what was found in comparative haired scalp of men with androgenetic alopecia. When PGD2 was added to cultured hair follicles, PGD2-treated hair was significantly shortly, while PGD2's derivative, 15-dPGJ2, completely inhibited hair growth.

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Zion Health, a leading manufacturer of high-quality natural clay body care products has announced Adama Minerals Hair Care products will today be available for sale at Whole Foods Market’s Scottsdale, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica locations.

Adama hair products, which include a Clay Minerals Shampoo, Clay Minerals Conditioner and Ancient Clay Hair Mask, contain a unique combination of nutrient rich clay minerals combined with medicinal and fragrant herbs to serve as a natural anti-dandruff remedy as well as provide men and women with a natural shampoo that accomadates all hair types.

Calcium Montmorillonite clay, which is the signature ingredient in all Zion products, is a rare type of edible clay that includes more than 57 trace minerals including calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

Scientific research including NASA and MIT sponsored studies claim the benefits of this clay have the intrinsic capacity to absorb toxins, balance skin pH, and stimulate cellular energy. Calcium Montmorillonite clay is also well known by Holistic Practitioners to serve numerous healing benefits to the skin and body.

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Rexona (Sure in the UK) and Clear, the deodorant and anti-dandruff brands owned by Unilever, are to sponsor British Formula 1 team Lotus in a multi-year deal.

The sponsorship uses the Rexona global brand identity as the Sure brand name is only used in the UK.

The Rexona and Clear brand logos will appear on the Lotus F1 Team's overalls and cars.

A marketing campaign to raise awareness of the sponsorships is currently in development and is expected to launch in time for this year's first F1 race in Australia, on 18 March.

The deal was brokered by sports marketing activation agency JMI.

Francois Renard, global brand vice-president for Clear, said the partnership will provide the brand's consumers with "the chance to see and live the winning impact that a high-efficacy, high-precision, high-performance brand like Clear Men" can offer them.

Pablo Gazzera, global brand vice-president for Rexona, believes the men's brand has a "perfect fit" with F1.

He said: "We tap into our consumers' passions – cars, sports, extreme adventure – in order to engage with them. The thrill of speed and fierce competition of Formula 1 racing falls right at the heart of what our consumers are passionate about."

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Dandruff affects about 3 percent of the U.S. population, ranging from infants and teenagers to adults with oilier skin.

Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, the relapsing, chronic and usually mild inflammatory skin condition can flare with stress or cold weather, and can be caused by fungal organisms such as those in the genus Malassezia.

Dandruff can manifest as dry or greasy, slightly itchy patches of skin with some white or yellow flaking. It occurs often on the scalp, eyebrows, forehead, the nose and lip areas, behind the ears, on the chest or in other folds of the body.

Although the cause for dandruff is not always obvious, naturopathic medicine often finds that problems in the skin are related to problems with digestion. For instance, in a 1971 study of 187 infants with the version of seborrheic dermatitis called cradle cap, 157 had symptoms clear completely within a week after allergenic foods were removed from their diet. All of these infants had recurrence of cradle cap lesions after the allergenic foods were reintroduced. To treat cradle cap today, breast-feeding mothers often are advised to avoid eating foods their babies are allergic to.

Dry scalp can also be related to food sensitivities, such as gluten intolerance, essential fatty deficiency or inadequate hydration. It can also be an early sign of dermatological conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.

Conventional treatment includes the use of topical corticosteroids and over-the-counter shampoos and gels, such as those with 2 percent ketoconazole or 1 percent metronidazole.

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US swimmer Michael Phelps has been announced as the new global face of head&shoulders.

The 14-time Olympic Gold medalist will front the 'Wash in Confidence' campaign which will be executed throughout the London 2012 Olympic Games and beyond.

Run across various marketing platforms, the 'Wash in Confidence' campaign will also be supported by several other Olympic athletes in other countries around the world.

"I'm excited to join the P&G family and work with the head&shoulders brand as I prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games," Phelps said of his new role. "It's a hair care range that I've come to count on, with the amount of time I spend in the pool each week - chlorine and chemicals can give my hair and scalp a hard time.

"Doubts are the last thing any athlete needs when trying to focus and compete. Fortunately, with the help of head&shoulders, I have the confidence I need to be at my best for the moments that matter most - in the pool and in life."

Lisa Jennings, head&shoulders' global marketing director, added: "Michael Phelps's status as one of the world's greatest ever Olympians makes him the perfect person to front our international anti-dandruff campaign.

"We are proud to welcome Michael on board for this exciting Olympic Games initiative, aimed at encouraging individuals all over the world to take part in life. head&shoulders helps people wash in confidence to help them succeed, and simultaneously washes out doubts and distractions that may hold them back."

"Michael Phelps is a three-time Olympian and one of the most iconic global athletes of our time," Belen Carazo, the director of global communications for Head & Shoulders told Reuters ahead of the announcement.

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Recently, Lady Gaga joined the list of other celebrities to use anti-baldness cream as she feared she was losing more hair. It's not just who are possessive about their mane beauty. All of us fuss about hairstyle which is what makes one stand out.

Here are a few common hair-related problems we encounter and some tips to overcome them

Dandruff: Soak a few fenugreek (methi) seeds overnight in water and grind it to a fine paste in the morning. Apply the paste on the head for 30mins and wash off. This not just has cooling effect, but also keeps your hair dandruff-free.

Hair fall: Mix cocnut and gingelly (sesame) oil. Add an amla (gooseberry), a few leaves of white hibiscus and boil for 20mins. Let the mixture cool and apply this oil on your head and wash off after 20 mins. This will help prevent hair fall.

Grey hair: Soak henna in an iron vessel for at least 3 hours. Add sour curd and squeeze half a lemon to the paste and apply on the hair. Wash off after 2-3 hours. This will also keep the head cool.

Lack-luster hair: Take egg white and apply on the hair. Leave it for 30 mins and rinse with shampoo. Egg gives shine to the dull hair.

Brittle hair: If your hair is brittle due to over use of henna. Give your head an oil massage the day you wash the hair. This will not only enhance the hair colour, but also makes the hair smooth.

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Yolinda Washington's lifelong dandruff problem has been embarrassing, she said. "You want people to look at you, not your scalp."

She used to have her hair washed weekly at a salon. Between visits, she oiled her scalp daily. But nothing could rid her of the scaly white flakes that sat sometimes visibly on her scalp or shoulders.

She saw a brochure a few weeks ago on a study that aims to help black women who wrestle with dandruff. She joined a study under way at St. Louis University.

"Dandruff is a nuisance and affects people's lifestyles," said Dr. Jeaneen Chappell, a researcher and resident in dermatology at St. Louis University School of Medicine. "Social and economic ramifications can be great for individuals. It's not going to kill you, but it affects how you deal with other people, the clothes you wear, your confidence."

Chappell believes she has found a way to fight black women's dandruff, despite the unique issues they face.

"African-American hair is drier and doesn't produce as much oil as other races," Chappell said, "and it tends to be brittle and break if you wash it too often."

Many black women get their hair chemically relaxed and professionally styled. So they may only have their hair washed during a salon visit, Chappell said, which can be every two weeks.

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CLEAR Paris Institute run by multinational FMCG company Unilever conducted global scalp analysis survey involving nearly 13,000 participants from Brazil, Mexico, India, China, Russia, Germany, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The findings show that around 70 per cent of Indians suffer from dandruff.

The highest occurrence of dandruff in India is among young adults aged 18 to 30. CLEAR has partnered with the world’s leading dermatologists from the International Academy of Dermatology (IACD) to bring the first ever patented scalp nutrient technology –NEW CLEAR with Nutrium 10 to its consumers.

This was unveiled at a glittering event in Mumbai in the presence of Mr. Rajnikant Sabnavis, Regional Category Vice President – Hair, South Asia, Unilever, Ms. Meena Rajan, R&D Director – Hair, South Asia, Unilever and Mr. Piyush Jain, General Manager, Hair care, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). Also present was Dr. Aparna Santhanam, Consulting dermatologist and cosmetologist who shared a holistic approach on dandruff and scalp health.

On the launch, Mr. Piyush Jain, General Manager, Hair Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited stated, “New CLEAR is the solution for a healthier and dandruff-free scalp. Scientists and experts at Unilever are constantly working to develop new, innovative technologies and products that will provide the best solutions to our consumers. Nutrium 10 is a technology that took years in the making and is a part of CLEAR’s mission to deliver the most effective anti dandruff shampoo for healthy scalp and hair.”

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Saint Louis University dermatology research fellow Jeaneen A. Chappell, M.D. is studying the comparative effectiveness of an anti-dandruff foam versus an anti-dandruff shampoo in African American women who wash their hair once a week or less.

"Dandruff is a common problem and it is possible that the most commonly prescribed treatment, an antifungal shampoo, is under-treating a certain population of women who do not wash their hair often enough for the medication to be effective," says Chappell. She says African American women may choose hairstyles that limit everyday hair washing and may be missing out on the full effect of dandruff-treating shampoos.

"The antifungal foam is a possible solution to this problem because it does not require patients to wash their hair and has the same active ingredient as the shampoo," she adds.

Up to 100 volunteers will be enrolled in the study. Participants must be African American women between 18 and 89 years old who wash their hair once weekly or less and have a problem with dandruff. They also must be willing to not grease their scalps for the duration of the study, although greasing the hair is allowed.

Those who participate in the trial must discontinue any previous over-the-counter or prescription dandruff treatments for two weeks prior to enrollment.

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Loss

The catwalks of Paris and Milan were awash with the work of the world’s best fashion designers this January but, for head&shoulders, the unsung heroes of the A/W 11/12 menswear fashion weeks were the teams of hair stylists who ensured that David Gandy and co. were looking their groomed best.

head&shouders asked grooming stylist Michael Douglas to create a high street friendly guide on how to achieve the best styles from the catwalk.

Sharp Partings at Bottega Veneta:

Bottega Veneta sent smart, low maintenance hair down the runway, with neat side partings and not a hair out of place:

For this slick style, clean hair and scalp is important, so shampoo with head&shoulders cool menthol (to stop your parting revealing any flakes) and towel dry

Apply a small amount of Shockwaves Re-Create Styling Shaping Gel, use a wide tooth comb and sculpt into the style, keeping the parting neat

Apply a tiny bit more gel to combat stray hairs and smooth over them with your hands.

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Loss

Head & Shoulders has been one of Britain’s best-known shampoos for 60 years, helping to rid the population of dandruff.

Now its is cleaning up in China where it is helping millions afflicted with the embarrassing condition.

Huge numbers of the Chinese population are said to suffer from it.

But manufacturer Procter & Gamble hope the arrival of its shampoo will leave millions of ­Chinese confidently flicking their hair – without any fear of unsightly flakes.

Irwin Lee, the man charged with exporting the product to China, said: “Half of the population have dandruff.

“Bringing in Head & Shoulders to address dandruff made a difference in their lives.

“Before we brought the [shampoo’s] two-in-one technology hair-washing was not a very good experience in China.”

Dandruff is caused by sebum – a greasy substance found on our scalps – and a micro-organism called malassezia.

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Care, Hair Loss

head&shoulders®, the UK’s no.1 shampoo* brand, launches its latest ad campaign today featuring brand ambassador, 2009 Formula One™ World Champion and Style Icon Jenson Button.

The cross-media campaign coincides with the launch of the new limited edition head&shoulders bottle featuring Jenson Button himself and containing the popular for men variant along with head&shoulders renowned dandruff protection, for up to 100% flake free hair.

Shot in Mallorca, the 30-second TV commercial captures Jenson in a variety of scenarios and taking a revealing look into what’s on his mind. From racing and pit stops to lie-ins, a cup of tea and the cheeky “little perks,” the unique advert finishes with Jenson affirming, “Whatever’s on my mind, with the UK’s no. 1 anti-dandruff shampoo, it’s not dandruff.”

About his new limited edition bottle, Jenson Button says, “head&shoulders limited edition for men helps to keep my hair looking good and flake free. There are plenty of things on my mind but dandruff is not one of them.”

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Care, Hair Loss

Severe dandruff is actually a disease known as seborrheic dermatitis, which requires prescription medications.

See a doctor if you have:

Scalp irritation

Thick scale deposits despite regular use of dandruff shampoos

Yellowish crusting

Red patches, especially along the neckline

Severe cases of dandruff are caused by a disease called seborrhoeic eczema or seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis causes greasy, bran-like scale. The seborrhoeic area - the scalp, the skin around the nose, the lines on the cheeks, the eyebrows, the ears and the torso - may also be red and itchy.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis becomes worse during the winter and tends to improve during the summer when sunlight relieves the symptoms.

It can vary from mild cases, which are only a problem in winter, to more severe cases where flaking occurs in places other than just the scalp.

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Care, Hair Loss

Alpha Reductase

5 Alpha Reductase is the enzyme which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) the hormone that triggers Androgenetic Alopecia in individuals who are genetically susceptible. Type 1 5-Alpha Reductase is found primarily in the skin and Type 2 5-Alpha Reductase is found primarily in the prostate and inner sheath of the hair follicle.

Acne

Acne is an inflammatory disease which affects the sebaceous glands of the skin.

Alopecia

Complete or partial lack of hair resulting from various conditions.

Alopecia Adnata

Congenital baldness or baldness at birth.

Alopecia Androgenetic

This is the common name for male or female pattern baldness which depends on the genetic predisposition of the hair follicles and the levels of DHT in the body.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is the medical term for hairloss which occurs in patches on the scalp.

Alopecia Follicularis

Hair loss due to inflammation of hair follicles.

Categories: Alopecia, Baldness, Dandruff, Female hair loss, Hair Care, Hair Loss

Celebrity Grooming Stylist Tips for a Flake Free Party Season This party season, the only flakes on your mind should be the ones that bring a white Christmas!

That’s why head&shoulders Grooming Stylist, Michael Douglas is here to help with an easy to follow video guide on how to achieve healthy looking hair that will turn heads this winter.

Once you hair is clean and dry, you can get to

Michael says:

“Never underestimate the importance of a good clean base before styling. head&shoulders classic clean shampoo deals with irritating little problems like a tight, itchy scalp and any dry flakiness, as well as dandruff. work creating some great, rocking hairstyles!”

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Care, Hair Loss, Hair loss shampoo, Hair Loss Treatment

Severe dandruff is actually a disease known as seborrheic dermatitis, which requires prescription medications.

See a doctor if you have:

Scalp irritation

Thick scale deposits despite regular use of dandruff shampoos

Yellowish crusting

Red patches, especially along the neckline

Severe cases of dandruff are caused by a disease called seborrhoeic eczema or seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis causes greasy, bran-like scale. The seborrhoeic area - the scalp, the skin around the nose, the lines on the cheeks, the eyebrows, the ears and the torso - may also be red and itchy.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis becomes worse during the winter and tends to improve during the summer when sunlight relieves the symptoms.

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Loss

American football star Troy Polamalu’s nearly 3 feet long black hair has been insured for $1 million by famous hair-care company Head & Shoulders.

The anti-dandruff shampoo brand announced on Monday that they have taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Polamalu’s hair to ensure his trademark mane of black ringlets won’t get damaged during the NFL season.

“They’ve created the first ever insurance policy to protect his iconic mane for the entire NFL season,” Procter & Gamble said in a statement. The company also added that it was the first time in history that an insurance policy of this type had been ordered.

“Head & Shoulders has gone above and beyond by insuring my Samoan locks for a cool $1 million dollars. This reinforces that my full and thick hair is unstoppable”, said 29-year-old Polamalu. He became a spokesman for the Procter & Gamble Co. brand for two years and has not cut his hair in seven years.

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Care, Hair Loss

Today, the UK’s number 1 shampoo brand, head&shoulders, has revealed celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas as its Grooming Hair Stylist.

Michael has been styling A-listers for 22 years, being the hairdresser of choice for supermodels and celebs alike

Following an ongoing collaboration with Shockwaves over the last 13 years, Michael knows that great styles start with clean and manageable hair, but don’t take our word for it – you can see Michael talking about his new role in this vodcast:

Categories: Dandruff, Hair Care, Hair Loss