Role of Ayurveda intervention in Indralupta (~Alopecia areata): A Case Report

Abstract

An autoimmune condition called Alopecia Areata causes short-term, non-scarring hair loss while keeping the hair follicles intact. Although any hair-bearing region may be affected, it often manifests as patchy baldness on the scalp. It affects almost 2% of people at some time in their lives. It is similar to Indralupta in Ayurveda. Here, irritated Pitta and Vata concentrate in the hair follicles on the scalp, blocking nutrition and causing abrupt, patchy hair loss with stunted growth. Ayurveda provides an alternative therapeutic strategy because contemporary medicines may have drawbacks and adverse consequences. Here is the case of a 25-year-old male who presented with a complaint of patchy hair loss, with no associated dandruff, unresponsive to allopathic treatment. Patient is advised for Brihat Manjisthadi Kwath 40 ml twice a day, Arogyavardhani Vati 500 mg 1 tablet twice a day, Krimimudgar Ras 125 mg 1 tablet twice a day, Sarivadhyasav 20 ml twice a day with water, Avipattikar Churna 5gm during bedtime with lukewarm water and Malatyadi Tailam for scalp application on alternate days over 3 months with a diet regimen. Significant hair growth is observed. Thus, this case illustrates the role of Ayurvedic intervention in managing Indra- lupta (~Alopecia areata).