What is the scalp microbiome and why is it important?

08/07/2024 1h 4min Temporada 8 Episodio 4
What is the scalp microbiome and why is it important?

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Send us a textWhat is the scalp microbiome and why is it important? Dr Andrea Echeverry is a microbiologist & immunologist who studies the impact of modern living conditions on the scalp microbiome.She also offers SMP and specialises in camouflaging hair transplant scars. She works with transplant surgeons & dermatologists to promote the importance of the scalp microbiome.We discuss what a microbiome is, and why do we need it!We look at why microbes can be important, and how conditions like dandruff are a form of biofilm in dysbiosis, and how microbes can also be found inside the dermal papilla & hair follicles.Dr Andrea also shares how hair transplants affect the natural microbiome, and what products mean when they advertise themselves as 'microbiome friendly'.Connect with Dr Echeverry:WebinarYoutubeWebsiteInstagramTrichology association Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!