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Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Alopecia Areata - #42519

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Hi. I'm alopecia areata for the last six years. i have used small onion to treat. it worked well before. but not now. is there any medicines in ayurveda. Thank you

How severe is your hair loss currently?:

- Moderate, noticeable patches

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your condition?:

- Stress

What other treatments have you tried besides onion?:

- Topical treatments
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Hello It​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ is very common that alopecia areata brings along anxiety and depression because the hair loss is sudden and in patches which also keeps coming back again and again. You have been using onion juice and got good results, but now the problem is quite deep and chronic. However, do not worry, as we are always here 😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT Alopecia Areata = Indralupta/Khalitya variant in Ayurveda.

Root causes: 👉 Vata + Pitta aggravation in scalp (Hair follicle weakening, patchy loss.)

👉 Stress-induced Vata vruddhi (Your history clearly shows stress is a major trigger.)

👉 Reduced Raktadhatu & hair nutrition (Due to chronicity (6 years)

👉 Autoimmune tendency (Ayurveda sees this as Ama (toxins) blocking the hair follicles.)

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Bhringrajasava – 15 ml twice daily after meals (strengthens follicles, stimulates regrowth.)

2. Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily (cleanses the liver, improves metabolism, reduces the autoimmune triggers.)

3 Brahmi Vati (Gold optional) – 1 tablet at bedtime (reduces stress-driven hair fall.)

4 Ashwagandha Capsules – 1 caosule at night (balances cortisol, prevents patch recurrence.)

✅.EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1 Bhringraj Taila mixed with Neelibhringadi Taila Apply on patches daily OR at least 4 times/week. (Reopens blocked follicles, improves blood supply.)

2 Jatamansi + Keshamrit Herbal Paste (weekly pack) Make paste with rose water – apply for 30 min.

3 Indralupta mashi - mix with lemon juice and apply on patches and keep over night

✅PANCHAKARMA THERAPY

1 Prachan karma over the bald patches to stimulate the hair follicles These greatly improve chronic alopecia. (to be done in nearby panchakarma therapy)

✅DIET MODIFICATION

✅ Include Black sesame seeds (1 tsp/day) Amla (fresh or powder) Ghee (1 tsp/day) Green leafy vegetables Coconut water

❌ Avoid:

Excess tea/coffee Fermented foods Spicy foods (increase Pitta) Stress eating Sleeping late

✅LIFESTYLE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress is your trigger - control it = control alopecia. Brahmari pranayama (5 minutes) 20–30 min daily walk Oil massage of scalp before sleep 7–8 hours sleep

You will surely see hair regrowth if you maintain internal medication, therapy, and continue with the application of the external care

Advice - take the before photo of patches for assessment and follow up after 45 days

Consistency is the key…with consistent care only you will see the improvement

Warm regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Start with - 1. Swamla Compound (Gold) 1tsp empty stomach daily with lukewarm milk 2. Neelibhringadi Oil for Local application (Gently massage the scalp with 10ml of oil for 4-5 minutes, then keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with soft shampoo) Do this twice a week 3. Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, 2 drops in each nostril in Morning and Evening daily for 3 months. 4. Ashwagandha powder 1tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food.

Diet take only: Green gram, rice, ghee, coconut, amla, pomegranate, 1 glass diluted amla juice daily. Soaked almonds 4 daily.

Avoid: Spicy, sour, fried food, Tea, coffee, alcohol, Heat styling, chemical dyes.

Lifestyle advice Head massage with fingers 10 min daily. 10 min Sarvangasana yoga pose 5 days weekly. Sleep by 10 PM. Cover head in sun.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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HELLO,

Alopecia areata is a rare autoimmune condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles , especially in the scalp. The inflammation destroys the hair follicle permanently- leading to scarring and irreversible hair loss.

KEY FEATURES -patchy hair loss with redness, itching, burning or pain - follicular plugging- scalp looks like small dots or bumps -shiny patches of scalp with no hair follicles- sign of permanent scarring

In Ayurveda, alopecia aerate is viewed as a complex disease involving -vitiation of pitta and vata doshas - involvement of Rakta dhatu (blood tissue) and Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) -A condition called Khalitya + Raktadushti + Darunaka + Indralupta aspects

It is chronic and Tridoshaja , especially dominated by Pitta (Inflammation) and Vata (Destruction, dryness, degeneration)

SYMPTOMS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING -patchy hair loss on scalp - redness or inflamed areas -burning or painful sensation in scalp - itchy or tender scalp - no regrowth in some areas

INVESTIGATIONS NEEDED -Scalp biopsy= most important to confirms LPP diagnosis -Trichoscopy(dermoscopy)- magnified look at scalp -Blood test -ANA (anti-nuclear antibodies) -ESR, CRP (inflammation markers) - Thyroid profile (autoimmune thyroiditis) - Vitamin D, B12 - Iron studies

TREATMENT GOAL -stops or slow down progression of scarring -control inflammation-reduce burning, itching, redness - purify blood and reduce autoimmune response - promote regrowth in non scarred areas - rejuvinate and nourish scalp tissues - prevent recurrence

DETOX THERAPY- if feasible go for panchakarma= best results in cases like yours

-VIRECHANA= purgation =clears excess pitta from liver ,blood and skin. very effective for LPP

-BASTI= especially effective for chronic autoimmune conditions. vata- pacifying basis rejuvinate scalp tissues

-RAKTAMOKSHANA(leech therapy)= useful in active, inflamed patches, reduces burning , pain, and promotes healing

INTERNAL MEDICINES= to be taken for at least 3-6 months

1) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water =reduces inflammation, purifies blood

2) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals with water = supports liver detox and skin health

3) MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 20 ml twice daily with warm water before meals = excellent blood purifier, acts on skin and scalp inflammation

4) GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 1 cap. twice daily after meals =immunomodulatory, helps correct autoimmunity

5) BRINGARAJ CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily in morning and at night = hair tonic, supports regrowth in early stages

6) TRIPHALA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =gentle detox, and digestive support

7) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at bedtime = reduces stress, calms autoimmune flare ups

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

-NEELIBRINGADI TAILA= apply warm oil to scalp, leave for 1 hour then wash = 3 times/week= use for long term

-DURVADI TAILA= good for active inflammation, alternate days until redness reduces

-KUMKUMADI TAILA= for pigmentation, inflammation only at night, few drops to patches

HERBAL HAIR WASH

BOIL AND COOL -AMLA+ REETHA+SHIKAKAI powder(1 tsp each in 1-2 cups water) -strian and use as a mild cleanser

ALSO= ALOEVERA GEL + NEEM WATER RINSE

LEPA -Manjistha+ neem + sandalwood with cow milk or rose water =leave for 45 min then wash use 2-3 times/week

-JATYADI LEPA= for inflamed skin, ulcerated patches

-SIDDHA TAILA + RASOTHAMADI LEPA= once in 10 days

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED -fresh fruits=pomegranate , sweet grapes, amla - Vegetables= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, ash gourd, leafy greens - mung dal -light and etoxifying - rice, whole wheat - cow ghee-small amount, especially medicated ghee - coconut water - turmeric, coriander, fennel, cumin in cooking

AVOID -spicy, sour, fermented foods- pickles , vinegar - deep fired, oily, heavy-to-digest food - over consumption of salt - tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking - excess curd, cheese, panner - non veg food (esp red meat), at least during treatment

LIFESTYLE + YOGA + PRANAYAM

YOGA( 5-20 minutes daily) helps regulate immunity and nervous system. focus on gentle, cooling, and anti stress practices -balasana -shashankasana -viparita karani - supta baddha konasana

PRANAYAM -nadi sodhana -sheetali/sheetakari -bhramari

AVOID -over exertion - over heating - excessive sun exposure - irregular sleep

LONG TERM MANAGEMENT

-BE PATIENT= hair loss is often irreversible in scarred areas. but progression can be slowed and some regrowth is possible in early, non scarred follicles

-Early intervention is crucial

-Stress is a major trigger-managing it is as important as medications

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

THANK YOU

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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You have to use it regularly If it’s genitical then it’s bit difficult You can start in Amlaki rasayana 1 tsp with warm water twice daily Bringaraja tablet 1-0-1 Saptamrith lauh 1-0-1 Neelabringadi taila - scalp massage to be done Include black sesame seeds curry leaves methi in diet

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Once get your routine blood tests done to rule out any nutritional deficiencies

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Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Massage on scalp with bhringraj oil twice a week. Tab Bhringraj 2-0-2 Amalki rasayan 5gms twice Follow up after 4weeks.

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Thank you for reaching out and trusting this platform with your Health journey…

Alopecia areata that keeps coming back after six years, usually means the root causes deeper than the scalp… onion juice works only in early superficial stages, but when the immune system becomes overactive, or the scalp circulation becomes weak, it stops responding

Ayurveda focuses on reducing this internal over reaction and improving air Route nourishment together For most people with your pattern, simple medicine like bringaraja oil application, twice a week and internal supports like Amla capsule Bringaraja capsule To be taken two times in a day Mahamanjistadi kashayam 20 ML with equal amount of water after meals If there is more patchy hair loss, then apply kesharaja taila If you have digestion related issues, then take Hingwastaka churna half teaspoon with warm water after meals Avoid chemical based shampoo Include almonds, pumpkin seeds ghee fresh fruits, daily Correct your sleep patterns Practice Pranayam, a meditation

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Don’t worry take tanakana bashma with lemon juice apply on affected area,take Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd nd go for leech terapy u ll get results

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take amlaki 2 bd take saptamruth lau apply take panchatikhtha ghurth 5 ml empty stomch at moning with lurk warm water take bhirgrraj 2b d take onion oil for apply

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AMLAKI RASAYAN POWDER=100 gm JATAMANSHI POWDER 50GM BHRINGRAJ POWDER 50GM BLACK sesame seeds powder 50gm SAPTAMRTH LAUH 20GM MUKTA SHUKTI BHSMA 10GM…MIX ALL AND TAKE 1 1 TSP EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY WITH WATER

NUTRELA D2 K TAB CHEW 2-2 TAB TWICE DAILY ANY TIME

NUTRELA ZINC VIT C CAP=1-1 CAP AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

DHATURPATRADI OIL KARANG OIL…MIX BOTH AND MASSAGE ON AFFECTED AREA

AVOID HOT/SPICY/PROCESSED FOOD

DO REGULAR EXERCISE AND YOGA= KAPALBHATI PRANAYAMA/BHARMRI/UJAAYI…

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1.Narasimha Rasayana 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Amalaki Rasayana 1 tsp once daily with warm water 3.Bhrinngrajasava 20 ml with 20 ml water after meals 4.Neelibhringadi taila-Massage on the scalp thrice weekly 3-6 hrs before hairwash

🧘‍♂️ Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid: Spicy, sour, fermented foods; late nights; excessive screen time - Include: Cow’s ghee, soaked almonds, sesame seeds, leafy greens - Practice: Anulom Vilom, Bhramari pranayama daily - Abhyanga: Weekly full-body oil massage with sesame oil to calm Vata

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For Alopecia Areata need to visit ayurvedic doctor for treatment of prachhana or viddha karma. Meanwhile you can take Bhringraj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Neelibhringadi oil on scalp twice weekly keep overnight and morning wash with anti hairfall herbal shampoo. Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice.

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Hi dear this is Dr soukhya…no need to worry… For alopecia both internal and external are needed…and one truth you should digest is …it is time consuming…not a single day magic… Have patience and get the routine well…

Go with prachanna karma procedure along with oral medicine

Rx- jeevantyadi rasayana 1tsp with milk before food Denz and dark hair oil apply daily Triphala mashi… mix with oil and apply over patches… Scrulfol shampoo for hair wash…

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Alopecia areata, characterized by sudden hair loss, can benefit from Ayurvedic approach focusing on balancing the doshas. In Ayurveda, this condition is often related to imbalances in Vata and Pitta doshas. First, consider medicated hair oils like Bhringraj oil or Brahmi oil which are highly recommended for promoting hair growth and nourishing the scalp. Apply the oil gently on the scalp before bedtime and leave overnight. Washing it with a mild herbal shampoo in the morning can support better absorption and effect.

Dietary adjustments are essential. Include foods that pacify Pitta and Vata like ghee, almonds, sesame seeds, green leafy vegetables, milk, and figs. Avoid excessive consumption of spicy, sour, salty or acidic foods as they can aggravate the dosha imbalance. Freshly prepared home-cooked meals are to be preferred.

Herbal supplements like Triphala and Ashwagandha may also be beneficial to consume as they promote overall health and can support hair strength. Triphala can be taken in a powdered form in warm water before bed to enhance digestion and detoxification.

Yoga and Pranayama practices are equally crucial. The regular practice of Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari pranayama can significantly help calm the mind and balance the body’s energy systems, fostering a healthy environment for hair growth.

Maintaining a stress-free lifestyle is also significant. Stress can exacerbate hair loss, so dedicate time to relaxation activities and ensure proper sleep each night. It’s also essential to consult a local Ayurvedic practitioner to customize treatments to your specific constitution and condition.

For immediate results, avoid self-medication with Ayurvedic herbs and oils without professional guidance. Consistency and adherence to an Ayurvedic regimen, along with professional consultation, will offer the best results in managing and potentially reversing the condition.

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN.

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd Non veg items

💊 Medication: 💊

Tab. Lakshadi Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Asthiposhak Vati 1 tab twice a day before food Tab. Praval Panchamrit 2 tabs twice a day before food

Icchabhedi ras you have to mix it in lemon juice and make a paste and apply on the patch. You will see small boils appearing from the patches and then hair growth will start.

JK’s 777 hair oil for application twice or thrice a week. JK’s 777 hair shampoo.

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