Background: The scalp care market is growing rapidly and research into the factors associated with sensitive scalp is performed in many countries. However, to the best of our knowledge, no previous study has examined the factors triggering sensitive scalp in Korean women. Thus, the aim of our study was to establish objective standards for sensitive scalp, investigate factors that trigger this condition, and determine the ratio of sensitive scalp in Korean women.
Methods: A total of 125 Korean adult women participated in the study. The participants answered the questionnaire, had their scalp temperature measured, and the sensitive scalp condition was evaluated and analyzed.
Results: Compared to the non-sensitive scalp (NS) group, the sensitive scalp (SS) group had a significantly higher average temperature and increased heat sensation, dandruff, erythema in the scalp, past history of atopy, history of hair loss, medical history of scalp disease, concern for scalp care, and interest in mild products and frequency of use. The majority of participants in the SS group had a dry scalp, and itching was common.
Conclusion: This study may help us to understand the characteristics of the sensitive scalp in Korean females and determine factors associated with triggering a sensitive scalp.
Keywords: Korean female; scalp temperature; scalp type; sensitive scalp; triggering factors.
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