Dr Bhargavi P, Dr Muralidhar, Dr Prashasth MJ
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Alopecia areata is a common form of non-scarring hair loss of scalp/and or body characterized by hair loss without any clinical inflammatory signs. It has the estimated prevalence of about 1 in 1000 people1. Both men and women are affected globally. A systemic review of the epidemiology of Alopecia aerata indicates a similar worldwide lifetime incidence of around 2%2. In Ayurveda, it can be understood with the term Indralupta which has the same signs and symptoms. In contemporary science cortico-steroids,local injections, topical ointments are used to treat this condition but long term use has its own complications and side effects. Hence an attempt is made to understand different treatment modalities adopted in Ayurveda for the management of Indralupta.