TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Overview of Dandruff
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Causes of Dandruff
2.1.1 Sebum
2.1.2 Malassezia
2.1.3 Role of Individual Susceptibility
2.1.4 Role of corneocytes in dandruff
2.1.5 Non-microbial etiopathology of dandruff
2.1.6 Role of Lipids
2.2 Signs and Symptoms of Dandruff
2.3 Dandruff and hair
2.4 ABO blood groups and dandruff
2.5 Pathogenesis and Pathogenecity
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Active Ingredient used in Control of Dandruff
3.1.1 Keratinolytic agents
3.1.2 Salicylic acid
3.1.3 Sulfur
3.1.4 Regulators of keratinization
3.1.5 Tar
3.1.6 Steroids
3.2 Antimicrobial Agents used in Control of Dandruff
3.2.1 Selenium sulfide
3.2.2 Imidazole antifungal agents
3.2.3 Hydroxypyridones
3.2.4 Naturopathic agents
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Treatment of Dandruff
4.1.1 Chemical Treatment
4.2 Herbs used in the treatment of Dandruff
4.2.1 Henna (Lawsonia inermis)
4.2.2 Neem (Azadirachta indica)
4.2.3 Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
4.2.4 Rosemary (Benincasa hipsida)
4.2.5 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
4.2.6 Lemon (Citrus limon)
4.2.7 Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
4.2.8 Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)
4.3 Other studies on successful use of herbal treatment for dandruff
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Conclusion
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