• It is a condition in which husk like flakes appear on the scalp as a result of mild scarring of its skin cells.
• It is caused by Sū’-i Mizāj (Morbid temperament) of the skin of scalp, Hād Būraqī Mādda (Strong alkaline matter) and predominance of Akhlāt Balghamiyya Māliha (Salty phlegmatic humours) and Sawdā Muhtaraqa (Burnt black bile). Sometimes it is caused only by simple Yubūsat (Dryness).
• It is characterized by appearance of different types of husk like bodies depending upon the varying causative factors. In chronic cases there may be itching and ulceration.

• Oral administration of Mushil-i Balgham.
• Oral administration of Mushil-i Sawdā.
• Ghasūl (Wash) for head containing following ingredients
•  Āb-i Chuqandar (Juice of beetroot), Vinegar
•  Ghasūl (Wash) for head containing following ingredients
•   Gram flour, Vinegar
•   Ghasūl (Wash) for head containing following ingredients
•   Decoction of Khubbāzī (Malva sylvestris, Linn.), Āb-i Chuqandar (Juice of beetroot), Borax
•   Ghasūl (Wash) for head containing following ingredient
•   Decoction of Barg-i Nīm (Azadirachta indica, A. Juss.)
•   Local application of a mixture of following ingredients
•   Ārd-i Karsana (Pisum sativum, Linn.) Q.S., Turmus (Lupinus albus, Linn.) Q.S., mucilage of seed of Plantago ovata, Q.S.

Compound drugs:

• Muwallid-i Balgham Aghziya (The foods which produce larger quantity of phlegm in the body)

•  Shaving of head
•  Ishāl (Purgation)
•  Hammām (Turkish bath)
•  Ghasl-i Rās (Bathing of head)
• Tadhīn (Oil massage)
• Tartīb-i Jild-i Rās (Moistening of skin of head)

• Diets producing good humour

• Muwallid-i Balgham Asbāb ((The factors which produce larger quantity of phlegm in the body)