dandruff (darunaka) and ayurveda - a sample size study
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
METHODOLOGY
INTERVENTION
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
GRADATION INDEX
RESULTS
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTIONDarunaka is a kaphavataja condition featured with itching,
dryness, & scaling of the skin over the scalp region.
Ayurveda explains dandruff by the name darunaka,
included under kshudra roga(sushrutha) and kapala
roga(vagbhata)
Dandruff is an irritative disease of the scalp in which
shedding of dead tissue from the scalp with itching
sensation is considered as the cardinal feature.
It is the most common cause for hair loss. It is more of a
social problem as a person with Darunaka is quite likely to
feel down on the social ring.
OBJECTIVES Even though Shiravyadha is the prime line of treatment, as it
is parasurgical procedure so it is not practised much.
The current study is to evaluate the efficacy of Shiravyadha
followed by Chitrakadya taila Shiroabhyanga in the
management of Darunaka.
To find a fast and effective solution of Darunaka with less
reoccurrence rate.
METHODOLOGYINCLUSION CRITERIA
Age group between 10 to 50 years.
Cases with classical features of darunaka were considered.
Darunaka manifesting only on scalp was considered.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
⌫ Patients on oral antibiotics and antimycotics &
antihypertensive drugs.
⌫ Patient suffering from any bleeding disorders & other
systemic disorders.
INTERVENTION
15 patients with the previously mentioned symptoms were selected and
after local Snehana and Swedana, Siravyadhana was done followed by
Shiroabhyanga with Chitrakadi taila once a day for consecutive
48 days.
Assessment criteria
Kandu (itching)
Kesh bhoomi rukshata (dryness of scalp)
Twak sputana (cracking of the skin)
Kesha chyuti (falling of hair)
GRADATION INDEX
Kandu
Absent 0
Occasionally 1
Frequently 2
Constantly 3
Kesha bhoomi Rookshata
Absent 0
Negligible 1
Without discomfort on scalp 2
With discomfort on scalp 3
Twak sphutana
Absent 0
Visible inside the hair 1
Visible over the hair 2
Spreaded over the shoulder 3
Keshachyuti
Absent 0
Occasionally 1
Moderate loss 2
Maximum loss 3
RESULTS
⍗ 65.6% ⍗ 50%
⍗ 60%
⍗ 74.2%
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Kandu Kesha chyuthi Rukshatha Tvak sputana
BT AT
⍗ 65.6% ⍗ 50% ⍗ 60%
⍗ 74.2%
REOCCURRENCE
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Recurrence Non- recurrence
Recurrence
CONCLUSION• Ayurveda plays an important role in treating Darunaka where
the modern medication generally fails to achieve a significant
result with less reoccurrence rate.
• Shiravyadha followed by Shiroabhyanga with Chitrakadya
taila provided better relief (66%) in all over symptoms of
darunaka especially in Kandu, Rookshata, and Twak
sphutana.
• In the present clinical study, non reoccurrence rate was found
to be 67% thereby suggesting its success in effectively
managing the condition.
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