Dr. Nidhi Gupta, Dr. Gopesh Mangal
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Purpose- Khalitya is mainly a Pitta dominant TridoshajaVyadhi. In Ayurveda Khalitya means hair fall and it closely resembles to baldness or alopecia in modern science. In present era millions of people are suffering from hair fall. Prevalence of hair fall was found to be 60.3%, prevalence of dandruff was found to be 17.1% and the prevalence of baldness was found to be 50.4%. It is a universal problem affecting both sexes of all races. Khalitya has been described in Ayurveda under the heading of Kshudra Roga (minor disease) or Shiroroga (diseases of head & scalp). It is progressing disorder people living in sedentary life, stress induced hectic schedules along with indiscriminate dietary habits result in many disturbance and deficiencies in the body which directly reflect in loss of hair. Method- This is single case study of 35year old female suffering from excessive scalp hair fall along with itching on scalp and constipation (associated complaint) visited the OPD (Registration No- 1711022018) of Panchkarma, NIA, Jaipur.As per Ayurveda, this case was treated in the line of Khalitya.The whole treatment includes Takradhara, Nasya Karma with Madhuyashtyadi Taila for 14 days, along with Shamana Chikitsa. Assessment was done on the basis of symptoms. Result- The therapy provided marked changes in the hair fall. The present study showed significant reduction in hair fall, itching on scalp etc. There were no adverse reactions, either reported or observed during the treatment period. Conclusion- Based on the case study it can be concluded that Takradhara, NasyaKarma along with Shamana Chikitsa is effective in the management of Khalitya (hair fall).