Table 1. Definitions for the dandruff grade scoring used to assess severity of scalp dandruff.
Grade | Severity of adherent scalp flaking |
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O | Perfect, healthy scalp. Uniform texture, no surface flakes. |
A | Minimal dry powdery flakes. |
B | Small flakes at least partially adhered to the scalp. |
C | Moderate flakes, loosely attached to the scalp. Scalp surface irregular and white. |
In total 65 subjects, male (n = 25, 11 Healthy and 14 Dandruff) and female (n = 40, 19 Healthy and 21 Dandruff) subjects, between the ages of 20–63, completed the study.