Clinical Outcome of Ayurvedic Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata)- A Case Study

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition marked by the emergence of non-scarring bald patches that impact the hair-bearing regions of the body. The scalp is the most frequently affected area. This condition can be likened to Indralupta in Ayurveda. The pathophysiology of Indralupta involves the disturbed Tridoshas and Rakta, which affect the scalp, along with the obstruction of hair follicles due to the exacerbation of Rakta and Kapha, ultimately hindering hair regrowth. Acharya Vagbhata refers to it as Kapalgata Roga, while Acharya Sushruta and Madhava Nidana classify it as a Kshudra Roga. Management is by the intralesional and topical corticosteroids. Shodhana (Raktamokshana) and Shamana Chikitsa is advised for the Indralupta in ayurveda classics.

Alopecia areata, Autoimmune, Ayurveda, Indralupta, Hair loss, Patchy baldness.

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