MANAGEMENT OF INDRALUPTA- A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Alopecia Areata, a prevalent autoimmune disorder, manifests as patchy hair loss caused by immune-mediated damage to hair follicles. With rising incidence among younger individuals due to stress, poor nutrition, and lifestyle factors, the condition poses significant psychological and social challenges. While modern science lacks definitive and sustainable treatments for Alopecia Areata, ayurveda offers an effective, holistic approach to managing hair loss through detoxification, dosha balancing, and nourishment. Ayurveda correlates Alopecia Areata with Indralupta, attributing its pathogenesis to tridosha and rakta imbalances along with agnimandya. This case study illustrates the successful ayurvedic management of Indralupta in a 28-year-old female using detoxification therapies (snehapana, virechana, prachana karma), internal medications, and local applications. These interventions restored dosha balance, purified srotas, and rejuvenated hair follicles. The patient exhibited significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss, reaffirming the role of ayurveda in offering an individualized and sustainable solution for managing autoimmune and dermatological conditions like Indralupta.