Efficacy of Ayurvedic herbal gel in the management of Dandruff: A case study

Authors

  • Nilima Dharkar
  • Madhuri Pawar
  • Vargese Jibi
  • Asmita Wele

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i4.2293

Keywords:

Dandruff (Darunak), Dashemani Kandughna Gel, Trichoscopy

Abstract

Dandruff (Darunak)is the common skin disease affecting the scalp area with the presence of itching, hair fall, dryness of scalp and dander. It is affecting the half of the adult population of either gender worldwide. Even though the prevalence is so high, its etiology being varied the treatment modalities are also different. Although dandruff is not among those disease to cause severe illness or morbidity, but it has a lot of social concern which reflects individual’s confidence and self-esteem. This paper aims to present clinical case study presentation with diagnosis using advance technique of Trochoscopy and the management of dandruff with the topical application of Dashemani Kandughna gel which showed excellent results.

Author Biographies

Nilima Dharkar

PhD scholar, Department of Rasashastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune. India. 

Madhuri Pawar

Associate Professor and PhD  Guide, Department of  Rasashastra evum BhaishajyaKalpana, College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune. India. 

Vargese Jibi

Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth deemed to be University, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research centre, Pimpri, Pune. India.

Asmita Wele

Professor, Department of Rasashastra evum Bhaishajya Kalpana, College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune. India.

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Published

31-12-2021

How to Cite

Dharkar, N., Pawar, M., Jibi, V. ., & Wele, A. (2021). Efficacy of Ayurvedic herbal gel in the management of Dandruff: A case study. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 12(4), 975–980. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i4.2293