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  • Title: A more reliable photometric technique for the measurement of scalp sebum excretion.
    Author: Simpson NB, Martin AR.
    Journal: Br J Dermatol; 1983 Dec; 109(6):647-52. PubMed ID: 6580909.
    Abstract:
    The objective assessment of antiseborrhoeic therapy for the scalp requires a reliable technique for the measurement of sebaceous gland activity. Previously published methods were tried but found to be unreliable. This paper describes a photometric technique which gave repeatable results and demonstrated a reduction of sebaceous gland activity on the scalp with both oral isotretinoin and topical II alpha-hydroxyprogesterone. The accuracy of the method was achieved by careful preparation of the scalp but was affected by recent shampooing.
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