Abstract

A SINGLE CASE STUDY IN MANAGEMENT OF INDRALUPTA (ALOPECIA) WITH AYURVEDA

Dr. Tipu

Abstract

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by transient, non-scarring hair loss and preservation of the hair follicle. Hair loss can take many forms ranging from loss in well-defined patches to diffuse or total hair loss, which can affect all hair bearing sites. Patchy alopecia affecting the scalp is the most common type. Alopecia areata affects nearly 2% of the general population at some point during their lifetime. Alopecia areata is a chronic condition characterized by recurring episodes of hair loss that require both psychological support and medical treatment. Various treatment options, such as corticosteroids, immunotherapy, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, and topical solutions, are available to help manage the extent and duration of hair loss. But all current therapies offer poor response and high relapse rates especially in severe disease. In present article we are discussing the treatment of Alopecia areta by Ayurvedic approach to treat the disease with time tested Jatyadi tailam as defined in Ayurvedic texts. In Ayurveda Alopecia areta is termed as Indralupta. This Indralupta is the considered as Kshudraroga, as its causes, clinical features and treatment will be not so difficult and hardly requires any attention, but now the cosmetology is such growing branches in Ayurveda which requires special attention in review of Ayurvedic literature which will be definitely resolve the problems related to hair fall in Indralupta.

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