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MANAGEMENT OF INDRALUPTA IN AYURVEDA – A CASE REPORT

Malvika Badyal* B.A.M.S, M.D and Veenu Malhotra B.A.M.S., M.D., Ph. D

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Abstract

Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) or Alopecia areata is a disorder of great concern whose key clinical feature is hair loss. It is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi dominated by Vatta-Pitta. In Indralupta, hairfall is primarily caused by aggravated Pitta dosha along with Vata dosha at the root of hair follicle; while at the same time, Kapha dosha with Rakta dosha blocks the roots of hair follicles. It also reveals that the aggravated Rakta and Kapha block the hair follicles that prevent the hairregrowth, thereby leaving a bald patch.

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