Pityriasis capitis : Causes, pathophysiology, current modalities, and future approach
| Autor: | Payal Dande, Umang Sheth |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Dermatology Disease Pityriasis capitis 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Intensive care medicine Herbal treatment Malassezia Pityriasis Modalities integumentary system biology business.industry Dandruff biology.organism_classification Inflammatory biomarkers Scalp Dermatoses Treatment modality 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Epidermis medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 20:35-47 |
| ISSN: | 1473-2165 1473-2130 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jocd.13488 |
| Popis: | Background Pityriasis capitis commonly known as dandruff is one of the most common and widely seen dermatological disease that affects majority of the world population. It is more than superficial flaking, as it leads to significant structural changes in the stratum corneum and inflammatory biomarkers. Various intrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as Malassezia yeast, host epidermal conditions, sebaceous secretion, and abnormal immune responses, are found to contribute to the pathogenesis. Regardless of wide research, detail understanding, and treatment modalities, it still remains to be a cause of concern due to its recurring nature. Aims The objective of this study is to enhance the understanding of its wide causes, pathophysiology, current treatment, and future approach. Methods The article also aims at evaluating various promising anti-dandruff agents that can be further researched to become the leads in anti-dandruff therapy. Results & conclusion The article summarizes the current knowledge on dandruff and present new facts and evidences in order to spread awareness, create potential for new herbal treatment options, and effectively control the most commercially exploited scalp disorder. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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