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Effective management of indralupta (alopecia areata) through Ayurveda: a case study

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition that causes round bald patches, usually on areas of the body where hair normally grows most commonly on the scalp. In Ayurveda, this condition is compared to indralupta. According to ayurvedic understanding, indralupta is caused by an imbalance of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) along with Rakta (blood). This is a case study of 28 years old male patient came to OPD having complaints of bald patches over scalp region for 6 months. Patient was diagnosed with indralupta and managed by Samana therapy. Treatment for 4 months along with the diet regimen mentioned in ayurvedic text was followed. The patient got speedy recovery with remarkable regrowth of scalp hair within 4 months of treatment. Classical indralupta chikitsa mentioned in ayurvedic classics is effective in the management of alopecia areata.