| characterization of the major bacterial-fungal populations colonizing dandruff scalps in shanghai, china, shows microbial disequilibrium. | dandruff is a scalp disorder characterized by the formation of flaky white-yellowish scales due to an altered proliferation and differentiation status; a disrupted barrier function; a decrease in the level of hydration and of natural moisturizing factors (nmf) in the scalp, with a persistent and relapsing inflammatory condition. it was recently reported that an imbalance between bacterial and fungal species colonizing the scalp of french volunteers was associated with dandruff condition. the pur ... | 2015 | 25739873 |