There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the “skinification” of hair and the importance of scalp health, so we asked dermatologist Caroline Robinson, MD, to help us sift through the chatter. She explains how hair follicles work, how to treat conditions like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and shares the truth about controversial shampoo and styling ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and castor oil. Plus, she answers one of our most popular listener questions: Why does my scalp hurt when my hair is dirty?
Below you’ll find a list of some of the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi), reach out to us on Instagram or via email (info@fatmascara.com). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).
Dr. Caroline Robinson
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Alopecia areata
Malassezia folliculitis
dilated pore (pore of Winer)
Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Ketoconazole
Selsun Blue Moisturizing Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Selenium Sulfide
Neutrogena Scalp Therapy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - the shampoo with Salicylic Acid
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer - Dr. Robinson’s favorite styling tool
Dyson Supersonic Wide-Tooth Comb Attachment
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath - Dr. Robinson’s favorite shampoo
Olaplex no.4 Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo - the “purple shampoo”
K18 Mini Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask