Multicenter, open-label, non-comparative study of a combination of polytar and zinc pyrithione shampoo in the management of dandruff.

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dc.contributor.authorSawleshwarkar, Shailendra Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorSalgaonkar, Virajen_US
dc.contributor.authorOberai, Chetanen_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-28T08:31:13Z
dc.date.available2009-05-28T08:31:13Z
dc.date.issued2004-01-24en_US
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Dandruff is a common condition in clinical practice. We undertook a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combination of zinc pyrithione and polytar in a shampoo base for the treatment of dandruff. METHODS: A combination of polytar (1%) and zinc pyrithione (1%) was used for 4 weeks to treat 954 patients suffering from mild to severe dandruff. Scoring of dandruff was done on a 0-10 scale for each of the 6 regions of scalp at weeks 0, 2, 4 and 6. Follow up was for 2 weeks. RESULTS: There was consistent improvement in dandruff scores over the treatment and the follow up period. There was significant improvement in signs and symptoms such as erythema and itching, with a negligible adverse event profile. The global assessment by investigators showed good-excellent results in the majority of patients and there was high acceptability for the treatment among the patients. CONCLUSION: A combination shampoo of polytar (1%) and zinc pyrithione (1%) offers a safe and effective option in the treatment of dandruff and its associated symptoms.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Skin &STD, Grant Medical College, Mumbai. shailendrans@hotmail.comen_US
dc.identifier.citationSawleshwarkar SN, Salgaonkar V, Oberai C. Multicenter, open-label, non-comparative study of a combination of polytar and zinc pyrithione shampoo in the management of dandruff. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2004 Jan-Feb; 70(1): 25-8en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/52729
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijdvl.comen_US
dc.titleMulticenter, open-label, non-comparative study of a combination of polytar and zinc pyrithione shampoo in the management of dandruff.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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