Abstract
In order to develop a procedure for scalp massage that increases the blood circulation effectively, the changes in the scalp blood flow after the stimulation of several basic massage methods against the scalp were investigated comparing the blood flow changes against the soft tissue body. Among the basic methods, it was found that the “pressing” method increased the blood flow most for the scalp while the “friction” method only increased the blood flow against the forearm. Then a scalp massage which could be done for about 3 minutes by oneself was assembled. The scalp blood flow increased by 120% against the baseline and continued for more 20 minutes after the single treatment of this massage, and it was also found that daily massage treatment for 7 days increased the score of the scalp mobility by the hand. This procedure for scalp massage could be feasible for investigating the physiological effects of blood flow promotion and hair growth by continuous application for a long period.
