Management of Diffuse Hair Loss (Intithar Al-Sha‘r) in the Unani System of Medicine: A Review

May 2025 in “ International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews ”

Mehrun Nisa, Mohammad Husain, Kahkashan Jafri, Mohd Rizwan, Yougshi Ilahi, Abdul Rehman Ali, Bushra Khan

diffuse hair loss Telogen Effluvium Unani System of Medicine hair cycle stress nutritional deficiencies

TLDR The Unani System of Medicine offers treatments for managing diffuse hair loss caused by stress and nutritional deficiencies.

The document reviews the management of diffuse hair loss, specifically Telogen Effluvium (TE), within the Unani System of Medicine. TE is a common cause of hair loss, affecting about 1.7% of the global population, and is characterized by a disruption in the hair cycle due to factors such as stress and nutritional deficiencies. The review highlights the psychological distress and quality of life impact associated with hair loss and discusses the Unani approach to managing this condition.

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