Dandruff

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Dandruff (Pityriasis Capitis) is a chronic scalp condition characterized by excessive shedding of dead epidermal cells from the scalp. It appears as white or yellowish flakes, often accompanied by itching, dryness, or greasiness. The condition may be mild (simple dandruff) or severe, leading to seborrheic dermatitis when inflammation is present.

The main causes include overgrowth of the fungus Malassezia globosa, excessive sebum secretion, dry scalp, stress, hormonal imbalance, cold weather, or irregular hair hygiene. Dandruff is not contagious but tends to be recurrent and worsens during winter or stress. Persistent dandruff can lead to hair fall, scalp irritation, and social embarrassment.

Homoeopathy treats dandruff by addressing both local scalp conditions and internal systemic causes such as digestive disorders, hormonal imbalance, poor nutrition, or stress. Remedies are chosen on the basis of the type of dandruff (dry or oily), nature of itching, discharge, and individual constitution.

Homoeopathic medicines work by:

• Regulating sebaceous gland function
• Controlling fungal overgrowth
• Reducing itching, flaking, and inflammation
• Preventing recurrence and hair loss

This individualized approach helps restore healthy scalp physiology and ensures long-term results without dependence on external applications.by enhancing nerve regeneration and tissue recovery, making it valuable even in chronic or post-surgical cases.tive recovery..

Natural Homoeopathic remedies to get rid of Dandruff

Dry, White, Flaky Dandruff with Itching – Sulphur

For dry dandruff with intense itching and burning, especially at night. The scalp feels hot and dry, and scratching causes soreness. The patient dislikes bathing and often has unclean skin tendencies.

Oily Scalp with Sticky Yellow Scales – Graphites

Thick, sticky, yellow dandruff with oozing and matting of hair. The scalp may crack and discharge a glutinous fluid. Indicated in individuals with rough, unhealthy skin and eczema-prone tendencies.

Dandruff with Hair Fall and Oily Scalp – Thuja Occidentalis

Greasy, sticky dandruff with hair falling in bunches. Scalp sensitive to touch and covered with white scales. Indicated for seborrheic dandruff linked to hormonal or glandular imbalance.

Yellow, Greasy Dandruff with Persistent Itching – Kali Sulphuricum

Yellow, moist, and oily scales covering the scalp. Itching worse in warm rooms and better in cool air. Helps restore normal exfoliation and promotes scalp healing.

Dry, White Scales with Hair Greasy at Roots – Natrum Muriaticum

Scalp covered with dry scales; hair dry and falls out easily. Itching along hair margins and behind ears. Common in anemic or emotionally sensitive individuals.

Foul-Smelling, Greasy Dandruff with Itching – Psorinum

Dirty, offensive-smelling dandruff with intense itching. Scalp feels unclean even after washing. Suited to persons with chronic skin disorders and oily scalp conditions.

Thick Crusty Dandruff with Oozing – Mezereum

Thick, adherent scabs with yellow discharge beneath. Itching and scratching lead to soreness and hair matting. Especially indicated in chronic, crusty, eczema-like dandruff.

Dandruff with Profuse Hair Fall – Phosphorus

Fine, dry scales with rapid hair fall. Scalp sensitive to touch and cold air. Suitable for nervous, delicate individuals with early greying or alopecia tendency.

Small Powdery Scales, Worse in Warm Rooms – Lycopodium Clavatum

Fine, dry dandruff with itching and thinning of hair. Hair loss especially on vertex. Associated with gastric or liver troubles and poor nutrition.

Moist Dandruff with Yellow Discharge – Calcarea Sulphurica

Moist, thick dandruff with sticky yellow discharge. Scalp sore, sensitive, and slow to heal. Helpful in chronic seborrheic cases with discharge.

Dry Dandruff with Burning and Restlessness – Arsenicum Album

Scalp dry and scurfy with itching and burning, worse at night. Scalp feels hot and sensitive. Indicated in anxious, fastidious individuals with dry skin.

Postpartum or Hormonal Dandruff with Hair Fall – Sepia Officinalis

Dry dandruff with itching and falling of hair after pregnancy or hormonal irregularities. Scalp dry and unhealthy; hair lifeless and splitting.

Greasy Dandruff with Pimples on Scalp – Antimonium Crudum

Oily, dirty scalp with pustules or pimples. Dandruff thick, greasy, and itching. Indicated for individuals with digestive derangements or acne-prone skin.

Dry Scalp with Cracks and Fissures – Petroleum

Thick, crusty dandruff with painful cracks on scalp. Itching worse in winter and from scratching. For extremely dry skin with tendency to fissures.

Ringworm-Like Dandruff with Foul Odour – Tellurium

Circular scaly patches on scalp with oozing and offensive smell. Hair falls off around affected area. Excellent in fungal-type dandruff.

Moist, Offensive Dandruff with Scalp Sensitivity – Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum

Thick, moist dandruff with sour odour. Scalp very sensitive to touch and cold air. Often follows suppressed eruptions.

Chronic Dandruff with Brittle Hair – Fluoric Acid

Chronic oily dandruff with itching and hair that breaks easily. Suited to premature baldness and hereditary scalp disorders.

Oily Dandruff in Young Males – Selenium Metallicum

Greasy scalp with itching and hair fall, worse after sweating. Hair becomes thin, lustreless, and weak. Common in adolescent males.

Fine White Scales After Mental Stress – Phosphoric Acid

Fine, white dandruff appearing after grief or mental exhaustion. Hair dull and brittle. Suited for young, weak, or emotionally worn-out individuals.

Moist Scalp with Offensive Odour and Thick Crusts – Mercurius Solubilis

Scalp moist, greasy, and offensive, with itching worse at night. Thick crusts form over raw surfaces. Excellent for seborrheic or infected dandruff.

Homoeopathy provides a safe, natural, and lasting solution for dandruff by treating the root cause—whether it lies in hormonal, digestive, or emotional imbalance. Remedies such as Sulphur, Graphites, Kali Sulphuricum, Psorinum, and Thuja are frequently used depending on the dandruff type and patient constitution.
With constitutional treatment, proper scalp hygiene, stress management, and diet correction, homoeopathy ensures healthy scalp, reduced recurrence, and stronger, lustrous hair.