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. 
 - [Iloilo City] :  [Ateneo de Iloilo],  c2025. 
 - 41 p. 
<br/><br/> 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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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ginger--Antifungal agents--Testing.<br/>Aspergillus--Research.<br/>Dandruff.<br/>Flores,  Reese Abigail S. <br/>Dacillo, Samantha Kate G. <br/>Talabucon, Kaira Isabel G. <br/>Duro,  Fritz Vaness A. <br/>Dumalag, Clarke E. 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>Ref 373.07 Ef365g 2025