• Mohd Anus Ansari
• Aafreen
• Ashhar Qadeer
• Mohammad Zubair

Purpose: Qillat sh‘ar (Loss of Hair) is now a common problem in either sex that disturbed mentally, cosmetically and physically. The main reason behind it the deficiency of required nutrients (vitamins and minerals) in the daily diet which leads to scalp and hair malnutrition. So in this paper the role of Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā (dietotherapy) in the nourishment of scalp & hairs will be discussed. Background: Ibn Sina (Avicenna) states that the main cause of Qillat Shar is intrinsic not extrinsic. He says that to improve and make the roots of hair strong, it is very much needed and essential to give proper diet internally to the formation of Akhlāṭ Mahmooda. Methedology: In the view of Avicenna, the essential nutrients to improve the condition are searched and such a dietary materials are listed that can fulfill the essential need to counter the androgenic alopecia (AGA) in male. Conclusion: As it is a literature based hypothetical dietary plan to treat AGA, therefore the clinical trials upon this format must be done to see the efficacy of diet therapy individually that can save the human body from the burden of drugs and chemicals. Index Terms: Qillat sh‘ar, androgenic alopecia treated by Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā (dietotherapy), Unani. INTRODUCTION: Hair loss is a major problem that is being faced by many young age group nowadays. Imbalance in the essential diet, stress, and many other evidences are here that lead to hair loss. As far as androgenic alopecia (AGA) is concerned, the main reason is the development and accumulation of DHT that alters the physiology of hair and result in to male pattern baldness. The cause of AGA is intrinsic so to counter it the best possible route is Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā (dietotherapy). Human body is friendlier for the dietary material than drugs and synthetic chemicals as their side effects are also disturbs the physiology. So in this work, the possible management of AGA is planned as per the literature and with the help of such diet plan that will help to regress the condition. Therefore, in the upcoming sections of this manuscript, pathophysiology of AGA will be discussed followed by the brief introduction about the Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā. After that such nutrients along with the dietary materials will be described that may check the formation of AGA or help to regrow the hair roots. In the last a hypothetical diet plan, having of different kind of essential nutrients as per categorized manner will be formed to testify the knowledge of classical literature on the basis of scientific evidences.

Usūl E-Ilāj of Qillat Sh‘ar with respect to Androgenic Alopecia in Male with Special Reference to Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā (Dietotherapy)

"Usūl E-Ilāj of Qillat Sh‘ar with respect to Androgenic Alopecia in Male with Special Reference to Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā (Dietotherapy)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.796-809, December-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012103.pdf

"Usūl E-Ilāj of Qillat Sh‘ar with respect to Androgenic Alopecia in Male with Special Reference to Ilāj Bi’l Ghidhā (Dietotherapy)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no. pp796-809, December-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2012103.pdf