Chronic Dandruff
Dermatology Arjun•Gender: Male•Age: 28 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Persistent dry, white flakes shedding on shoulders
- Constant itching and redness on the scalp
- Scaling worsening with stress or cold weather
- Mild hair fall from scratching the scalp
Clinical Assessment
Brought in for chronic dry scalp flaking. Relied on strong coal tar and ketoconazole shampoos, which dried the hair and offered only brief relief.
Diagnostic Investigations: Clinical check confirming dry scalp pityriasis capitis; no fungal plaques.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Aimed at restoring normal scalp moisture balance, reducing skin cell turnover, and soothing scalp itching.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Mezereum and Arsenicum Album
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Washing hair with mild natural shampoos, avoiding blow dryers, and massaging with dilute tea tree oil.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Complete resolution of dry dandruff flaking and shedding
- Resolved scalp itching, redness, and hair fall
- Stopped relying on medicated chemical shampoos
- Sustained improvement in scalp hair health
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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