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A Study for the Influence of Scalp and Hair Management Types on Alopecia

This study investigated the influence of hair properties, food against alopecia, scalp and hair management types on alopecia to present a healthy scalp and hair management program. For the purpose, this study interviewed 353 women living in Gwangju and adjacent areas using a questionnaire and the data collected were analysed through a descriptive statistical analysis and a multi-regression analysis with uses of SPSS WIN 11.0. The results are presented as follows: First, as a result of analysing difference in alopecia according to scalp and hair management types, it was discovered that there was a difference in presence of alopecia according to the mean frequency of weekly shampooing (t value =-2,474, p<0.01) and the frequency of hair style change (t value = 2,568, p<0.01). Second, when this study analysed the causal effect of hair properties, food against alopecia, scalp and hair management types on alopecia, it was discovered that the more food containing protein, the lower possibility of alopecia. For properties of hair, the more dandruff, oil, and gray hair the subjects had, the higher rate of alopecia they had. However, the more volume of hair, the lower influence on alopecia. Scalp and hair management types were not related with alopecia. Therefore, it was demonstrated that protein processed food such as milk and Tofu prevents alopecia as it is good for scalp and hair. In conclusion, in order to maintain healthy scalp and hair and prevent alopecia, scalp and hair management status should be exactly identified with practice of right hair management and diet.