The Efficacy of Sodium Shale Oil Sulponate 1% Shampoo in the Treatment of Pityriasis Capitis
Dandruff
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dandruff focused on measuring Dandruff, Pityriasis capitis, Ichthyol® Pale, Sodium shale oil sulponate 1%
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between the ages of 18 and 45;
- suffering from mild to moderate dandruff with itching, flaking, greasiness, irritation of the scalp and possible hair loss;
- have a baseline Adherent Scalp Flaking Score grading ASFS score of ≥ 24 and 7, and
- have good general health.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Suffering from other conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis or tinea capitis;
- diagnosed with systemic or chronic diseases;
- pregnant or lactating;
- currently on any chronic medication, or
- currently on treatment for dandruff.
Sites / Locations
- University of Johannesburg
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Shampoo (inactive)
Sodium shale oil sulponate 1% shampoo
Shampoo containing no active anti-dandruff ingredients will be used to wash the participants' hair every second day, starting from day 1 to day 15. Each participant in the placebo group will wash their hair with 25ml of the placebo shampoo per hair washing session.
Shampoo containing sodium shale oil sulponate 1% will be used to wash the participants' hair every second day, starting from day 1 to day 15. Each participant in the experimental group will wash their hair with 25ml of the sodium shale oil sulponate 1% shampoo per hair washing session.