• Dr. Shubhee Nayak
• Dr. Prakash Joshi
• Dr. Yogesh Wane

Alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease characterised by hair loss can be correlated with Indralupta in Ayurveda1. Due to side effects and limitation of the contemporary science, some harmless and effective medicines diseases. Here a case of alopecia areata successfully treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded. The lifetime incidence of AA is approximately 2% worldwide. Global DALYs for AA were calculated at 1,332,800 in 2010. AA patients are at risk for depression and anxiety, atopy, vitiligo, thyroid disease, and other autoimmune conditions. Attitudes towards different hair, such as hairstyles and hair removal, vary widely across different cultures and historical periods, but it is often used to indicate a person's personal beliefs or social position, such as their age, sex, or religion. As hair is considered as barometer of beauty each one is over conscious about it and is in search for a better remedy for the maintenance and management of their crowning glory. Alopecia areata is characterized by acquired skin aliment that can affect all the hair bearing skin including scalp, beard, which is characterized by localized areas of non-scarring hair loss which can be compared with Indralupta. Hence all these are pointing towards a better and affordable remedy which can be provided much effectively by our ancient science Ayurveda. Hence considering all these the treatment was planned for a week with internal administration of Talkeswar ras along with Krimikutararasa and Shatavari churna as Rasayana. Also, an external application of Gandhak Malham. where head bath was not allowed as per the strict rule of our Acharya for more precise result. The results shown were profound, quick and permanent and are outstanding evidence of clinical application of principles of Ayurveda. Here a case of alopecia areata successfully treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded.

Alopecia areata, Indralupta, Hair, Ayurveda.

"“Ayurveda Treatment Protocol In the Management of Indralupta (Alopecia areata)- A Case Report’’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.f52-f58, April-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2204506.pdf

"“Ayurveda Treatment Protocol In the Management of Indralupta (Alopecia areata)- A Case Report’’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no. ppf52-f58, April-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2204506.pdf