An Ayurvedic Approach to Khalitya (Hair Fall) – A Review

The review discusses Khalitya (hair fall) in Ayurveda, which is comparable to alopecia or baldness in modern science. It attributes hair fall to factors like improper diet and lifestyle, stress, systemic diseases, and medications. The review highlights the increasing prevalence of hair fall, especially among young people, and the limitations and side effects of modern medicine. Ayurveda, being a holistic science, offers various treatments for Khalitya, including external therapies (Bahya Chikitsa) and internal treatments (Abhyantar Chikitsa) such as Nasya, Raktamokshan, lepa, Shiro-Ahyanga, Rasayana Chikitsa, and Yoga. The study aims to explore these Ayurvedic treatment modalities in detail.