Assessment of the efficacy and safety of Indulekha Svetakutaja hair oil in management of dandruff: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Authors

  • Ravi Kant Shukla Research and Development, Hindustan Unilever, Mumbai, India
  • Supriya Punyani Research and Development, Hindustan Unilever, Mumbai, India
  • Susmita Gudulkar Research and Development, Hindustan Unilever, Mumbai, India
  • Mukta Sachdev MS Clinical Research Centre, Bangalore, India
  • Ritambhara Kumari MS Clinical Research Centre, Bangalore, India
  • Aahan Sachdev MS Clinical Research Centre, Bangalore, India
  • Antara Shome MS Clinical Research Centre, Bangalore, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20242358

Keywords:

Dandruff, Ayurveda, Scalp Health, Fungal infection, Hair oil

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Indulekha Svetakutaja Hair Oil in comparison with coconut oil in the management of dandruff through a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study.

Methods: A total of 110 subjects with clinically diagnosed moderate dandruff were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A (The Indulekha Svetakutaja Hair Oil group, n=55) and Group B (Placebo coconut hair oil group, n=55), where 50 subjects in each group completed the study. The treatment phase was for 4 weeks, followed by a regression phase of 2 weeks. Subjects applied the allotted oil on their scalp, massaged and kept it for a minimum of 30 mins or overnight thrice a week, then washed it with the provided neutral shampoo for a duration of 4 weeks. Dermatological assessments, instrumental measurements and subject self-assessment questionnaire were evaluated in comparison to baseline at weekly intervals throughout the study period.

Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, group A demonstrated a significantly greater reduction (p<0.05) in dandruff severity compared to group B. The Total Dandruff scores in Group A showed a significant reduction of 70.62 units while in Group B, it was noted to be 48.79 units. Nearly all participants (98%) in Group A reported a subjective perception improvement in dandruff symptoms compared to Group B.

Conclusions: Indulekha Svetakutaja Hair Oil is safe and effective in controlling dandruff and improving scalp and hair health, making it a promising therapeutic option for individuals with dandruff.

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2024-08-27

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