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Your scalp hosts a thriving microbial community that protects and nourishes your skin and hair. When this balance is disrupted, irritation and dandruff can follow. Learn how to care for...

This multi-clinic analysis benchmarks sebum production and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) across 12 dermatology centers to clarify sensitive-scalp mechanisms. By linking barrier impairment and oil imbalance to common symptoms, the...

Learn how dermatologists measure scalp barrier health using scientific tools like TEWL, hydration, and impedance testing. This guide explains what these numbers mean for sensitive scalps, how to interpret results,...

This in-depth guide teaches you how to observe, test, and repair your scalp barrier using dermatologist-informed science. Understand how pH, sebum, and hydration interact, track symptoms, and apply barrier-supportive care...

This guide from The Better Scalp Company explains how to restore sebum balance in oily scalps through gentle cleansing, barrier repair, and microbiome support. Backed by dermatological insights, it offers...

Learn how to design and implement a scalp barrier-care pathway that restores balance, reduces sensitivity, and supports long-term scalp health. This step-by-step clinical guide combines evidence-based interventions with empathetic patient...

Discover the hidden causes behind scalp irritation and sensitivity. This expert guide explains how common habits—like over-cleansing, harsh products, and skipped hydration—damage your scalp barrier. Learn clinically sound, dermatologist-approved steps...

Learn how TEWL and corneometry reveal the true state of your scalp barrier. This guide explains when to use each test, how to interpret results, and how to translate measurements...

This expanded guide helps readers assess and repair scalp barrier damage using dermatologist-backed science and a comprehensive four-week program. It explains why barriers fail, how to restore them through structured...

This in-depth guide explores the science and care steps behind sebum balance for sensitive scalps. Learn how to assess, cleanse, and treat the scalp holistically through dermatologist-backed methods, barrier-supportive routines,...

The scalp barrier is your first defense against irritation and moisture loss. This article explains how lipids, corneocytes, and TEWL work together to protect your scalp, what happens when the...

This article explains how sebum homeostasis supports scalp barrier integrity, microbiome balance, and sensitivity control. It guides clinicians and consumers through mechanisms, principles, and care strategies that restore comfort and...