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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF INDRALUPTA AND KHALITYA WITH VIDDHA KARMA (A PARA-SURGICAL PROCEDURE) AND INTERNAL MEDICATIONS: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Snehal Patil*, Dr. Bhumika Mahajan

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Abstract

According to modern science hair fall is one of the main symptoms which indicate many pathological conditions. It may occur due to hormonal disturbance. In Ayurveda there is no clear description about the causative factors of Indralupta, Khalitya except Acharya Charaka and Vagbhatta who has mentioned the major factors. Viddha karma therapy is an ancient ayurvedic para surgical procedure mentioned in Sushruta Samhita. It is a pain-less ayurvedic treatment for the khalitya and indralupta. In the classics of Ayurveda, the treatment of khalitya is divided in two parts – local and systemic. Acharyas mentioned Siravedh or Prachhan for the treatment of khalitya, Indralupta. In the Samprapti of khalitya Roga, vitiated Rakta and Kapha obstruct the hair follicle and leads to hair loss. Pracchana karma, Suchivedhan karma is indicated in Raktaj Vyadhi and helps to drain the Vitiated Rakta ultimately break the pathogenesis.

Keywords: Indralupta, Khalitya, Hairfall, Viddha karma, Alopecia, Kshudra roga.