Dandruff

In Western medicine, dandruff is commonly understood as a widespread scalp condition leading to skin flaking. This condition is often linked to factors such as dry skin, sebum accumulation, or the fungal presence of Malassezia, which metabolizes scalp oils (Xu et al., 2016, Scientific Reports). On the other hand, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) conceptualizes dandruff through the lens of Damp-Heat and Toxin Yin Deficiency, both intricately connected to the Qi flow towards the scalp (Li et al., 2018, Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine). These divergent frameworks offer a comprehensive understanding of the etiology of dandruff, thereby opening doors for both allopathic and traditional therapeutic interventions.