Abstract

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF INDRALUPTA AND ITS MANAGEMENT

Dr. Abhijeet Sawant* and Dr. Jai Kumar Singh

Abstract

These days hair loss is one of the most common problems faced by people. Indralupta is one such most common hair loss diseases. Indralupta (Alopecia areata) is a commonly occurring disease in which there is sudden loss of hair occurs from the head, beard area and other body parts. It is major cosmetic issue for both sexes with reoccurrence and adverse effects with contemporary treatment. This review article highlights the concept of Indralupta to understand Ayurvedic perspective of “Indralupta” disease and its Ayurvedic principles of management through Ayurvedic Samhita.

Keywords: Kushtha, Kshudra Roga, Indralupta, Dushi Visha, Alopecia areata.