Resolution of oxidative stress on dandruff scalps with Ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime: a clinical study
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20261932Keywords:
Ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime, Ayurvedic scalp treatment, Indulekha-Svetakutaja ayurvedic regimeAbstract
Background: This study is aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime (Indulekha - Svetakutaja oil and dandruff treatment shampoo) in the management of dandruff in healthy, Indian participants suffering from dandruff.
Methods: A total of 53 subjects with clinically diagnosed moderate dandruff were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Study was conducted in 3 phases, wash-off phase for 2 weeks, treatment phase for 4 weeks, followed by a regression phase of 2 weeks (during which ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime was withdrawn). Participants applied anti-dandruff regime on their scalp as per the instructions provided.
Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime demonstrated a significant reduction in dandruff flakes in 100% of participants, resolution of scalp itch in 100% participants with reduced levels of histamines (by 30%) and oxidative stress marker on scalp as measured by 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (HODE) by 50%. There were no reported side effects like oiliness/redness/irritation, during treatment and regression phase.
Conclusions: Ayurvedic anti-dandruff regime is a safe and highly effective solution designed to combat dandruff and oxidative stress on scalp, while simultaneously improved overall health of the scalp and hair.
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