RESEARCH PAPER
Effectiveness of Dhathri Hair Care and herbal oil against alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis – a clinical study
1
Sanjeev Biomedical Research Centre, Chennai Tamilnadu, India
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Head, R & D, Sanjeev Biomedical Research Centre, Chennai Tamilnadu, India
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Dhathri Ayurveda, Kerala, India
J Pre Clin Clin Res. 2023;17(1):5-9
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Treating alopecia with ayurvedic medicated oils have gained importance due to the safety and efficacy of their use. Dhathri Hair Care Plus herbal oil is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine formulated as oil with herbal extracts aimed at reducing alopecia (hair loss), premature greying of the hair and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (dandruff). It stimulates the growth of hair, provides a cooling effect to mind and body. The herbal oil contains herbal extracts prepared and concocted using the traditional healing effect of ayurveda.
Objective:
The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of Dhathri Hair Care Plus herbal oil in comparison with coconut oil in the management of alopecia, premature greying of hair and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in adults.
Material and methods:
36 healthy respondents were enrolled and completed the period of study positively. The 60 Second Hair Comb Test, Adherent Scalp Flaking Score, Gray Hair Shade Card Assessment, Objective Hair Assessment Questionnaire, Subjective Hair Assessment Questionnaire and Subject IP Feedback Questionnaire were used in the study.
Conclusions:
Dhathri Hair Care plus herbal oil was effective in reducing hair loss, treating Seborrheic dermatitis and mildly delaying the premature greying of hair, compared with coconut oil as the standard.
Treating alopecia with ayurvedic medicated oils have gained importance due to the safety and efficacy of their use. Dhathri Hair Care Plus herbal oil is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine formulated as oil with herbal extracts aimed at reducing alopecia (hair loss), premature greying of the hair and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (dandruff). It stimulates the growth of hair, provides a cooling effect to mind and body. The herbal oil contains herbal extracts prepared and concocted using the traditional healing effect of ayurveda.
Objective:
The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of Dhathri Hair Care Plus herbal oil in comparison with coconut oil in the management of alopecia, premature greying of hair and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in adults.
Material and methods:
36 healthy respondents were enrolled and completed the period of study positively. The 60 Second Hair Comb Test, Adherent Scalp Flaking Score, Gray Hair Shade Card Assessment, Objective Hair Assessment Questionnaire, Subjective Hair Assessment Questionnaire and Subject IP Feedback Questionnaire were used in the study.
Conclusions:
Dhathri Hair Care plus herbal oil was effective in reducing hair loss, treating Seborrheic dermatitis and mildly delaying the premature greying of hair, compared with coconut oil as the standard.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest
Ramasamy MS, Godavari A, Sajikumar S, Rajeshkumar A. Effectiveness of Dhathri Hair Care and herbal oil against alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis – a clinical study. J Pre-Clin Clin Res. 2023; 17(1): 5–9. doi: 10.26444/jpccr/159373
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