BAKSON'S HOMEOPATHY DANDRUFF AID TABLETS - PACK OF 2 (75 TABLETS EACH)

Dandruff is a common, non-contagious skin condition that causes shedding of the dead skin from the scalp with high oil (sebum) production. It is also called as Scurf or Pityriasis Simplex Capillitii. It is normal to shed some dead skin flakes as the skin is constantly renewing itself. For people with Dandruff, skin cells may mature and be shed in 2-7 days, as opposed to around a month in people without Dandruff. The new cells formed in the lower layers are gradually pushed to the surface which become flat and overlap each other. By then, these cells are dead and are shed from the surface all the time in clumps, which are big enough to be seen with the naked eye as embarrassing flakes, especially when they land on dark clothing.

The basic underlying disorder is excessive oil production by the skin glands which in turn is acted upon by microorganisms that might be a fungus, called Malassezia furfur. This organism is normally present in the skin in small numbers, but sometimes its numbers increase, which causes unhealthy residue over the scalp resulting in mild or severe Dandruff. It is triggered by various internal & external factors like overactive oil glands, puberty, food allergies, stress, excessive perspiration, extreme weather changes, diet and is aggravated when exposed to UV light, hair dyes and harsh chemical shampoos.

Dandruff is clinically presented as scaly, itchy, thick, flaky, localized patches of scalp with mild redness. It is important to emphasize, that Dandruff is a very common condition, affecting all the age groups and those who have it are completely healthy and have no internal or Immune problems. Dandruff in itself leads to no major complications, but if left untreated over a long period of time, may lead to possible hair loss by clogging the hair roots and eventually weakening them. Dandruff presenting as inflamed form is called Seborrhoeic Dermatitis which may appear at any age after puberty. It fluctuates in severity and may persist for years. It may predispose to Psoriasis.

Bakson, a renowned name in Homoeopathy presents, BAKSON Dandruff Aid Tablets, a clinical formulation to treat Dandruff.

Although not a life threatening condition, but dandruff if left untreated may lead to possible hair loss by clogging the hair roots and eventually weakening them. Dandruff Aid is indicated for

• Greasy, oily/dry areas of skin.
• Skin scales (white & flaking, oily & adherent).
• Mild redness with itching.

Composition

Calcarea fluorica 3x, Calcarea sulphurica 3x, Kali sulphuricum 3x, Natrum sulphuricum 3x, Arsenicum album 6x, Rhus toxicodendron 3x, Sulphur 3x.

Indications

Helps relieve Dandruff presenting as dry, itchy skin & excessive scaling of scalp.

Dosage

• Adults: Start with one tablet twice a day for two weeks. Improvement is seen, as dryness, scaling and itching on scalp reduces. Continue the medicine till the symptoms disappear. In case of no improvement after fifteen days, you may increase to one tablet thrice a day for two weeks. In certain sensitive patients there may be aggravation in that case you may reduce the dosage to one tablet once a day.
• Children: Start with one tablet on alternate day. As the improvement increases, you then one tablet once in a week.
• Maintenance dosage one tablet once a day is to be taken till patient is completely symptom free.

According to Dr. Bakshi, In chronic conditions the course of medicine should be taken for a minimum one year or two changes of seasons.

As Dandruff is considered as an indication of a skin allergy and is the first stage of Psoriasis which if not treated on time can mature into severe skin allergic conditions like Seborrhoea Dermatitis ( redness, itching of skin of scalp) and Psoriasis in those individuals who have a family history of Psoriasis.” Hence it is advised to take the medicine for longer period till complete disappearance of symptoms. Dandruff usually increases or appears more often in winters /change of season. So it is essential to take medicine during summers too, to avoid its recurrence in winters.

Contra-indication

None

Side effects

No known side effects

Action of Individual Remedies

• Calcarea fluorica: Chaps and cracks of skin. Hard excrescences on the scalp.
• Calcarea sulphurica: Dandruff on scalp, eruptions with white scales. Many little pimples under the hair, bleeding when scratched.
• Kali sulphuricum: Dandruff and scald head, moist and sticky. Ailments accompanied by profuse desquamation.
• Natrum sulphuricum: Scalp sensitive, hair combing painful, watery yellow blisters, itching.
• Arsenicum album: Scalp itches intolerably; circular patches of bare spots; rough, dirty, sensitive and covered with dry scales.
• Rhus toxicodendron: Humid eruptions on scalp; itching greatly, burning eczematous eruptions with tendency to scale formation.
• Sulphur: Scalp dry, falling of hair, itching, scratching, sweaty scalp.

WARNING

There may be aggravation in some very sensitive patients. The most common one is when patient shifts from one mode of treatment like from allopathy to homoeopathy. Wherein patient abruptly stops taking strong allopathic medicines like steroids, anti-histamines, antibiotics etc. This action results in withdrawal of symptoms of the original disease which were suppressed with allopathy. Hence, never stop allopathy suddenly but gradually taper it while taking homoeopathy. This aggravation is commonly mistaken as homoeopathic aggravation.

• If symptoms persist, worsen or recur frequently, consult a registered medical practitioner
• Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dark & dry place.

Disclaimer

The information provided herein on request, is not to be taken as a replacement for medical advice or diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. DO NOT SELF MEDICATE. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION.