Effectiveness of ginger (Zingiber of icinale Roscoe) extract as an alternative antifungal treatment for dandruff (Pityriasis capitis) / by Reese Abigail S. Flores, Samantha Kate G. Dacillo, Kaira Isabel G. Talabucon, Fritz Vaness A. Duro, Clarke E. Dumalag, & Bernardito T. Salabe, Jr.
Contributor(s): Salabe, Bernardito T. Jr.
Publisher: [Iloilo City] : [Ateneo de Iloilo], c2025Description: 41 p.Subject(s): Ginger--Antifungal agents--Testing | Aspergillus--Research | Dandruff | Flores, Reese Abigail S | Dacillo, Samantha Kate G | Talabucon, Kaira Isabel G | Duro, Fritz Vaness A | Dumalag, Clarke EDDC classification: Ref 373.07 Ef365g 2025 Summary: Dandruff, a common scalp condition characterized by flakes and itching, affects millions globally. This study investigated the antifungal properties of ginger extract against Aspergillus species, a fungus associated with dandruff. The effectiveness of ginger was compared to that of zinc pyrithione, a standard dandruff treatment. Ginger extract at 100% concentration was applied in volumes of 0.5mL, 1mL, and 2mL to a gel medium supporting fungal growth, and the growth was observed over a 24 to 48-hour period. The results showed that the 0.5mL, 1mL, and 2mL volumes did not inhibit Aspergillus growth, while the 2mL volume showed a slight reduction in fungal growth, demonstrating minimal antifungal activity, comparable to zinc pyrithione. These findings suggest that ginger extract exhibits volume-dependent antifungal effects. This study indicates that ginger may help combat dandruff-associated fungi, especially at higher concentrations. Future studies should explore higher ginger extract volumes, different extraction methods, and test the effect on other dandruff-related fungi like Malassezia species, as well as in human trials. This research supports ginger as a potential natural remedy for dandruff.| Item type | Current location | Home library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Dandruff, a common scalp condition characterized by flakes and itching, affects millions globally. This study investigated the antifungal properties of ginger extract against Aspergillus species, a fungus associated with dandruff. The effectiveness of ginger was compared to that of zinc pyrithione, a standard dandruff treatment. Ginger extract at 100% concentration was applied in volumes of 0.5mL, 1mL, and 2mL to a gel medium supporting fungal growth, and the growth was observed over a 24 to 48-hour period. The results showed that the 0.5mL, 1mL, and 2mL volumes did not inhibit Aspergillus growth, while the 2mL volume showed a slight reduction in fungal growth, demonstrating minimal antifungal activity, comparable to zinc pyrithione. These findings suggest that ginger extract exhibits volume-dependent antifungal effects. This study indicates that ginger may help combat dandruff-associated fungi, especially at higher concentrations. Future studies should explore higher ginger extract volumes, different extraction methods, and test the effect on other dandruff-related fungi like Malassezia species, as well as in human trials. This research supports ginger as a potential natural remedy for dandruff.
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