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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Scalp Microbiome Composition in Young Women: Associations with Scalp Type, Sensitivity, and Lifestyle Factors.

Ying Guo, Yao Zhang, Qiaoni Hui, Shenshen Zhu, Jingtao Wang, Liya Song

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6 authors.

Ying GuoDepartment of Cosmetics, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Busines University, Beijing 100048, China.
Yao ZhangDepartment of Cosmetics, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Busines University, Beijing 100048, China.
Qiaoni HuiDepartment of Cosmetics, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Busines University, Beijing 100048, China.
Shenshen ZhuDepartment of Cosmetics, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Busines University, Beijing 100048, China.
Jingtao WangDepartment of Cosmetics, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Busines University, Beijing 100048, China.
Liya SongDepartment of Cosmetics, School of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Busines University, Beijing 100048, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2244-4732

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe scalp represents a distinct ecological niche within the skin, and the structure of its microbiota, together with the factors shaping it, is considered important for the maintenance of scalp health.

methodsThis study systematically analyzed the bacterial and fungal community structures on the scalps of 63 healthy Chinese women aged 18-25, and examined their associations with scalp type, sensitivity, and lifestyle factors. Scalp samples were collected, questionnaire surveys were administered, scalp physiological parameters were measured, and high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA and ITS genes was performed.

resultsThe results showed that, in this unique scalp skin niche, the dominant bacterial phylum was Actinobacteria, while the dominant fungal phylum was Ascomycota. The predominant bacterial genera were

conclusionsIn young women, the scalp constitutes a distinct cutaneous niche whose microbiota is jointly shaped by sebum level, barrier sensitivity, and lifestyle factors, with sensitivity emerging as one of the more influential dimensions of community variation. These findings provide guidance for future in-depth research on the scalp microbiome network and offer a foundational reference for preventing suboptimal and pathological scalp conditions.

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interactionlifestylemicrobial community structurepsychological stressscalp microbiomescalp typesensitive scalp

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