Dandruff and Homoeopathic Management: A Review

Abstract

Dandruff is nothing but excessive scaling of dead cells of the skin of the scalp. As all are
aware, body undergoes constant but gradual renewal every 24 hours. However, when it is
much faster renewal of the skin, it becomes visible in the form of scales, which we call
dandruff. It is a functional disorder of the sebaceous glands in the scalp. In addition to sebum,
this Dandruff is linked to Malassezia, immunologic abnormalities, and activation of
complement. It is commonly aggravated by changes in humidity, changes in seasons, trauma
(e.g., scratching), or emotional stress. It is characterized by scanty, loose, dry, moist or greasy
scales, and by crusted, pink or yellow patches of various shapes and sizes; remissions and
exacerbations; and no to mild itching. There are two varieties of dandruff, one is dry type and
the other one is greasy type. This article reviews different homoeopathic drugs used for the
management of dandruff.