Dr. Rakesh Bishnoi, Dr. Shamsa Fiaz
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Ayurveda emphasizes on both external and internal beauty and external beauty is complimented by internal beauty. Cosmetology is broadly denoted as the skill set, required to enhance skin, hair and overall beauty of men and women. 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. Ayurveda explains dandruff by Darunaka, included under KshudraRoga(Sushruta) and KapalagataRoga(Vagbhatta).It is caused due to imbalance ofDoshas. The primary Doshas involved are Kapha and Vata. No population in any geographical region would have passed through freely without being affected by dandruff at some stage in their life. It is more of a social problem as a person with Darunaka is quite likely to feel down on the social ring. Modernmedication generally fails to achieve a significant result. Various treatment modalities like Siravedha, Nasya, Shirobasti, Shirolepaare describedin Ayurvedawhich can play an important role in treating dandruff. In present study a review is presented on dandruff (Darunaka) to understand its etiopathogenesis and to find an effective and alternative solution with less reoccurrence rate through Ayurveda.