Ayurvedic Treatment for Alopecia Khalitya

In Ayurveda, the treatment of khalitya or alopecia is done using following steps: 
 

• Shodhana (Purification Therapy): This treatment of alopecia involves an appropriate purva karma or preparatory actions, such as swedan that is sweating and snehan that is oleation before Shodhan Karma. 
  Shodhan Karma is the first step of treating imbalance in Kapha, Pitta or Vata dosha. It involves using various processes like: Vaman (emesis), Virechan (purgation), or Shodhan Basti (enema) depending on the specified dosha imbalance. And is completed by (Sansarjan Karma) or post-cleansing food and lifestyle routine. 
   
• Prachaan karma:- This treatment of alopecia involves using shikakai and water, to completely wash the scalp and clean the bald area using sterile cotton pad and an antiseptic solution, then using sterile needles or surgical knife to puncture the epidermal layer of the scalp and lastly cleaning the area again with antiseptic solution. 
   
• Local Application: It involves using various lepa or pastes or oils described in Ayurvedic texts such as Gunjadi lepa, Bhalatak lepa, and Karveer rasa lepa which is applied in the morning before bathing. Oils like Vidarigandhadi tailum, Bhringraj oil, and Nilikaadi oil can also be massaged onto the scalp. 
   
• Nasya (Nasal Therapy): It involves face massage or steam application followed by applying medicated oil like: Neem oil or Anu Taila into each nostril, followed by gargle with warm water. 
   
• Siraveda (Blood-letting): It involves the removal of impurities from the blood. This therapy can be helpful in cases of Khalitya, as it can help eliminate toxins from the blood, improve blood circulation to the scalp, and nourish the hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth 
   

Source1:-Pal, S., Paradkar, H., Attar, S., & Pathrikar, A. (2023). Ayurvedic approach for managing Indralupta (Alopecia Areata): A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 8(11), 240-245. 
 

Source2:-Singhal, P., Vyas, V., Chhayani, P., Patel, M., & Gupta, S. N. (2022). Ayurvedic management of alopecia areata: A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine, 13(3), 100604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2022.100604 
 

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