The Rising Burden of Alopecia: A Review on Etiology, Prevalence and Role of Homeopathy

March 2026 in “ International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences ”

Subhajit Dey, Madina Ansari, Kumar Ravindra Singh, Arvind Prasad

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TLDR Alopecia is increasing globally, and homeopathy combined with lifestyle changes may help manage it effectively.

Alopecia is increasingly recognized as a global health issue affecting physical, psychological, and social well-being, with rising incidence linked to lifestyle changes, stress, pollution, hormonal imbalances, and scarring. Conventional treatments often provide only temporary or partial relief. In contrast, homoeopathy offers a personalized treatment approach based on individual constitution and symptom totality, which, when combined with lifestyle modifications, can effectively address alopecia. The article reviews the growing prevalence of alopecia and highlights the potential role of homoeopathy in its management.

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