DATA PROCESSIXG OF AXTI-DANDRUFF RESEARCH 787 PROCEDURE At the start of the study the subjects were divided into fifteen balanced groups with all groups using the same shampoo but each a different test rinse. At tl•e initial visit the consulting dermatologist examined each subject and noted the severity of both loose and adherent dandruff. Using a scale of zero to four plus, only those subjects with three plus or four plus in both loose and adherent dandruff were admitted to the study. Additional information, such as scalp conditions, derma- toses, and presence of itching, was noted on the record forms. Once a subject was qualified to participate in the study, a dandruff history was prepared for that subject. The details of the actual clinical trial, which lasted eight weeks, are not germane to this discussion. However, the subjects were examined by a dermatologist five days after treatment during weeks Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8, and his observations were recorded. Upon completion of the trial, each participant was required to complete a questionnaire wherein he or she provided subjective responses to various questions. The completed forms were checked and then forwarded for key punching and data processing. ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING Transmittal Forms Three custom transmittal forms were designed to record the pertinent information for each subject in the study (Figs. 1, 2, and 3). The infor- mation from each transmittal sheet was key punched into an 80-column data card. For each subject there were three cards of punched data. The subjects were identified by name and number. Transmittals were designed to allow flexibility in the subjects' entries and still provide meaningful data for computer processing. Encoded on the transmittals were numbers associated with answer boxes or comment entries which ranged from 1 to 80. These are the card columns in which the data were punched. Figure 4 shows a typical punched-in data card. Dandruff History Form This form contained the subject's identification including name, number, address, phone number, vocation, sex, age, etc., and a brief history relating to scalp and hair. The history included information such as: years with dandruff, number of shampoos per month, the sub- ject's own appraisal of his extent of hair loss from (a) combing and (b) shampooing, and the names of products used on the hair.

788 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Name Address DANDRUFF HISTORY FORM 6-21 22-39 Git• • No. Sublect 1-3 4-5 per h 41-42 43-44 45-46 H A I R L O S S from COMBING SHAMPDOING SCALE FOR EVALUATIONS 0 - Abse.r I - M,Id 2 - Maderate 3 - Moderate to Severe 4 - Severe __ s o A P s SHAMPOOS HAIR-DRESSINGS RINSES and DYES ] - Camay J -- Alberto VO-S I - Alberto VO-S 1 - Bright Idea 2 - Cashmere Bouquet 2 - Breck 2 - Brylcreem 2 - Color Lift 3 - Dial 3 - Charles Antell 3 - Command 3 - Color Up 4 - Dove 4 - Conh 4 - Groom & Clean 4 - Foam & Sparkle 5 - Ivory 5 - Enden S - Nestle S - Lady Cla,rol 6 Lifebuoy 6 - Halo 6 - Score 6 - Loving Care 7 - Lux Toilet 7 - Head & Shoulders 7 - Marchands 7 - Top Brass 8 -- Palmolive 8 -- Helene Curbs 8 - Vaseline Cream 8 - Nestle 9 Safeguard 9 - Lustre Creme 8 - Vitalis 9 - Nice & Easy 10- Zest 10- Prell ]10 - V•tapolnte 10 - Roux Fanciful 11 - 11 -- 11 - 11 - 12- 12- •s•Ec,•--- 12 12 [SP[CIFY [S•[CIFy , [SP[CIFy) I DERMATOLOGIST'S COMMENTS: 75-76 I MD. Figure 1. Patient history transmittal forIn Dandruff Record Form In addition to the subject's identification, this form contained the dermatologist's evaluation of the subject's hair and scalp condition at each observation interval. Included in the evaluation were the extent of dandruff scaling (both loose and adherent) the condition of the scalp whether dry, oily, or normal and the degree of itching. The derma- tologist was also afforded a place to note the presence of supraorbital dermatoses, which are often associated with dandruff. If such derma- tiffs was reported, it was described under doctor's comments. Six ob- servations were made by the dermatologist during the eight-week study. Dandruff Questionnaire The Questionnaire posed key questions about the subject's personal response to the test product and a comparison to previously used prod- ucts. The subject was asked to note the extent of hair loss (if any) dur- ing the last week of the study.