Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 The Effectiveness of Aloe Vera in Multiple Moist Spray Products as a Hair Tonic to Reduce Students Scalp Irritation Muhammad Agung Dhani Setiawan1* 1 STIKES PEMKAB Jombang. Indonesia Article History Submitted: 27-06-2024 Revised: 28-07-2024 Accepted: 01-08-2024 org/10. 58545/jkki. Copyright . 2024 Muhammad Agung Dhani Setiawan This is an open-access article under the CC-BY-SA License. Abstract Skin irritation on the scalp is often experienced by men. This happens due to the high increase in sebum production and frequent use of excessive products like pomade. For men with sensitive scalp, this causes hair problems such as dandruff. Proper hair care can help manage dandruff, including the use of a hair tonic containing aloe vera. This research aims to investigate the influence of aloe vera content on dandruff treatment. The study design employed pre-experimental research with a pre-post test group, involving a population of 23 respondents and a sample of 23 respondents selected through total Statistical analysis utilized paired t-tests with significance set at <0. Results from 23 respondents indicated that 19 respondents . 6%) experienced a decrease in scores, while 4 respondents . showed an increase. Statistical analysis revealed significant results with a p-value of 0. 000 < 0. The conclusion drawn is that the aloe vera content in Multiple Moist Spray has a beneficial effect on treating dry Therefore, individuals with dandruff are encouraged to be selective in choosing scalp treatments. Keywords: Aloe Vera. Hair Tonic. Multiple Moist Spray. Scalp Correspondence Muhammad Agung Dhani Setiawan Jl. Raya Pandanwangi. Diwek. Kabupaten Jombang. Jawa Timur 61471. Indonesia Email: agungdhani84@gmail. How to cite: Setiawan. The Effectiveness of Aloe Vera in Multiple Moist Spray Products as a Hair Tonic to Reduce Students Scalp Irritation. Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia, 4. , 142-149. https://doi. org/10. 58545/jkki. Seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff is the BACKGROUND For some people, hair is considered a excessive shedding of dead scalp cells crown to support their appearance. Scalp (Delta & Marwiyah, 2. Dandruff is a problems such as dirty and itchy hair are scalp condition caused by overactive sebaceous or sebum glands, characterized However, this problem causes discomfort by excessive itching (Primawati et al. and a lack of self-confidence for those According to research (Maryanti et One of the hair problems that , 2. , dandruff is triggered by the interferes with appearance is dandruff. fungus Pityrosporum ovale, a lipophilic Aloe Vera in Multiple Moist Spray Products as a Hair Tonic to Reduce Scalp Irritation Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 epidermis layer known as the stratum Malassezia. This fungus is a natural scalp corneum, characterized by excessive cell flora located in the stratum corneum's proliferation, increased intercellular and upper layer, which can cause dandruff to intracellular lipids, and parakeratosis. Some signs of dandruff include These changes cause the formation of fine, white to yellow and blackish scales, shiny dry, layered flakes that often peel off and dry on the scalp, and some odor (Delta spontaneously, accompanied by itching & Marwiyah, 2. Almost 50% of the (Ningrum et al. , 2. An overly oily scalp also causes dandruff. Excessive oil on the adulthood, regardless of ethnicity and race, hair can be a food source for fungi that experiences dandruff (Mamatha, 2. grow on the scalp, where the fungus will Dandruff begins at puberty, peaks in stimulate excessive scalp peeling and cause incidence and severity at around 20 years of dandruff, and wet dandruff that often age, and is rarely found in people over 50 occurs in oily scalp types (Delta & (Primawati Marwiyah, 2. Research conducted in the US and China found that Dandruff can be overcome by doing the prevalence rate of dandruff is around proper hair care. One is using a hair tonic 81-95% among African Americans, 66-82% with ingredients to overcome dandruff. among Caucasians, and 30-42% among the The use of anti-dandruff drugs that contain Chinese population. According to data many chemicals is indeed recommended by from the US Census Bureau's International health and beauty experts. However. Date Base in 2004. Indonesia reported a natural ingredients are safer for some people with sensitive scalps. Natural population, ranking fourth after China, ingredients that can be used as anti- India, and the United States (Borda, 2. dandruff hair tonic ingredients, one of Based on gender, men experience dandruff which is aloe vera. more often than women because it is Based on the description above, a related to male sex hormones, namely study was conducted to examine aloe androgens, which can cause increased vera's effectiveness in the Multiple Moist sebum production (Luis, 2. Men also Spray product as a dandruff-reducing hair tend to use pomades that irritate the scalp. The study results are expected to be Dandruff occurs when changes occur in the used as empirical and theoretical evidence Setiawan . Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 to determine and evaluate how to minimize The population in this study problems with dandruff hair. consisted of 23 students. The total sampling technique was used for sampling this study. This study used a questionnaire METHODS The research design in this study to assess dandruff scores before and after used pre-experimental research with a pre Data analysis was carried out and post-test group research type. The univariate and bivariate. The results of the subjects of this study were students of normality test data showed normal, so this Stikes Pemkab Jombang who had dandruff study used the Paired T-test. RESULTS Univariate Analysis Table 1. Respondent characteristics (N=. Characteristic Gender Class Level The habit of using hair tonic Variable Male Nurse program Hair gel Freqwency Precentage (%) Table 1 shows that this study involved five respondents from level four . 7%), twenty-three male respondents . %). and six respondents from level nurses Three respondents from level one . 0%), 1%) and have a habit of using hair gel four respondents from level two . 4%), %). five respondents from level three . 7%), Bivariate Analysis Table 2. Frequency distribution of respondents with dandruff before using multiple moist spray as hair tonic (N=. Observation Before using Multiple Moist After using Multiple Moist Mean 13,09 11,35 Dandruff Frequency Std. Deviation Min 0,73 1,402 Max Table 2 shows that the average value of Multiple Moist was 13. 09 with a Std. respondents with dandruff before using Deviation of 0. 73, a minimum score of 12. Aloe Vera in Multiple Moist Spray Products as a Hair Tonic to Reduce Scalp Irritation Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 and a maximum of 15. After using Multiple with a Std-deviation of 1. 402, a minimum Moist, the average respondent became 11. score of 10, and a maximum of 15. Table 3. Changes in scores after using multiple moist spray as hair tonic (N=. Dandruff Dandruff score Mean Pre 13,09 Dandruff Frequency Mean Post Std Deviation 11,35 1,739 1,054 Table 3 shows that there is a tendency for a decrease in dry dandruff P Value ,000 experienced severe dandruff. scores before and after treatment. Dandruff can occur due to factors the average dandruff score before using such as air and water pollution, lifestyle Multiple Moist Spray is 13. 09, and the changes, poor hygiene practices, immune average dandruff score after using Multiple system disorders, sweating, mental stress. Moist Spray is 11. 35, so the difference in the and others that can cause bacterial and average score before and after using fungal infections. Poor dietary habits. Multiple Moist Spray is 1,739. This study used a 95% confidence level with a predisposition, hormonal imbalances, and fundamental level of 5%-dependent t-test infections are also contributing factors to . aired t-tes. on the experimental group the development of dandruff. (Putri et al. before and after treatment. The table The fungus that grows in the shows that the significance of P = 0. 000 < = sebaceous glands is Pityrosporum ovale (P. 05, so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, oval. , naturally found on the scalp and meaning the hypothesis that states there is other body parts (Ningrum et al. , 2. effectiveness in reducing dandruff before The study (Pramodani et al. , 2. stated and after using Multiple Moist Spray that excessive use of hairspray and hair gel containing Aloe Vera. can also cause dandruff. In Table 1, it was found that all DISCUSSION respondents with dandruff also used hair Respondents Before Using Multiple In line with previous research (Yaneski Moist Spray as Hair Tonic. et al. , 2. , out of 108 respondents who Table 2 shows that twenty-three used pomade, 64 people . 3%) used respondents before using Multiple Moist pomade more than twice a week. These Spray had an average score of 13. respondents experienced more dandruff Setiawan . Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 . 9%) than those without dandruff . 1%). Aloe vera contains vitamins A and B, amino acids, and Zn, which help reduce The ingredients found in pomade, dandruff (Rahmawati, 2. The study such as petrolatum jelly and beeswax, are also explained that Aloe vera has the same believed to contribute to dandruff in pH level as human skin, thus helping to individuals who use pomade for hair prevent skin allergies for its users. Lignin styling purposes. These components are compounds help increase the absorption of intended to provide better shine, moisture, essential nutrients for the scalp and hair. and smoothness to the hair. However, addition, the saponins found in aloe vera excessive or improper use of pomade can effectively clean the scalp from dirt and increase sebaceous gland activity and lipid excess oil while increasing the soaping Aloe vera contains approximately This production can accelerate the growth of Malassezia sp. on the scalp, a common cause of dandruff (Utami et al, 2. 651% saponins per 100 grams. Given its significant benefits and minimal side effects, aloe vera was chosen in this study because it effectively Respondents Before Using Multiple addresses dry dandruff-related issues. Moist Spray as Hair Tonic Table 2 shows that twenty-three respondents, after using Multiple Moist Spray containing aloe vera, obtained an Effectiveness of Aloe Vera in Multiple average score of 11. Moist Spray as a Hair Tonic to Reduce According to (Ningrum et al. , 2. Dandruff aloe vera is highly valued for its health and Table 3 shows a tendency for a beauty benefits. Known for its medicinal decrease in dry dandruff scores before and and cosmetic properties, aloe vera is widely after treatment. Namely, the difference in used in modern health and beauty the average score before and after using It is famous for its natural Multiple Moist Spray is 1,739. This study moisturizing properties and effectiveness proves that after using Multiple Moist in treating dandruff, reducing baldness. Spray, dandruff decreases. and soothing burns. Multiple Moist Spray uses natural ingredients as an alternative to treating dry Aloe Vera in Multiple Moist Spray Products as a Hair Tonic to Reduce Scalp Irritation Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 dandruff without the side effects of Traditional ingredients sourced from the environment are believed to be able to regulate sebum production on the scalp. Aloe vera, which contains compounds such as phosphorus, vitamins A and B, amino acids, saponins, and flavonoids, is a natural remedy for dry Its Figure 1. Multiple Moist Spray CONCLUSION Nursing implementation carried out especially saponins with antimicrobial, over 3 sessions can increase knowledge and anti-inflammatory, can change family behavior that is properties and flavonoids with various ineffective in hypertension health care. therapeutic effects, contribute to its Apart from health education, physical exercise therapy can help hypertensive According to Madduluri et al. clients improve the client's quality of life. saponins function by disrupting cell membranes, causing protein and enzyme AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS The author contribute all research reduce the tension and permeability of cell activity such as conceptualization, data walls, penetrating the membrane to curation, analysis, writing & editing, disrupt its stability. This process gradually manuscript revisions. Its detergent-like hydrates the dry scalp and reduces white Based on this theory. Multiple Moist Spray reduced respondents' dandruff. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We would like to thank you for the STIKES PEMKAB Jombang that facilitate potentially damaging the scalp and causing research activities and respondents who Dandruff discomfort if left untreated. Therefore, crontribute the information in research. Multiple Moist Spray is recommended because it is easy to apply, non-toxic to the CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare no conflict of interest for this publication. skin, and available from natural sources. Setiawan . Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) Volume 4 Issue 2. August 2024, pp 142-149 https://ebsina. id/journals/index. php/jkki eISSN 2503-2801, pISSN 2985-3435 DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of corresponding author upon reasonable https://w. org/reference/refe rencespapers?referenceid=1266694 Mamatha P. Sridhar V. Prasa SH. 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