Management Of Pediatric Alopecia Universalis Through Ayurveda: An Experience

    July 2025 in “ Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports ”
    Emy S. Surendran, Praveen Balakrishnan, Archana Sivan, Subhose Varanasi
    Studysummary This case report describes a five-year-old boy with Alopecia Universalis who did not respond to allopathic treatments but showed significant hair regrowth after two months of Ayurveda therapies, suggesting their potential effectiveness for this condition.
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