Papers of the Week

Uninhibited proliferation of spp., enhanced sebaceous gland activity and individual sensitivity are three prime etiological factors behind dandruff. For many dandruff sufferers, existing anti-dandruff products start yielding unsatisfactory results after a few cycles of use. This observation made us explore the physical and biological environment of the host and exploit the specific type of lipid dependence of spp. for their survival. A shampoo formulation (product code VB-3222) was developed to address the shortcomings of existing therapy.