Holistic Management of Alopecia Areata Using Pracchana Karma with Derma-Roller and Ayurveda Intervention: A Case Report

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports ”
    Yamshi Naaz, Anand B. More, Shalini Rai, Rupashri Nath, Sandeep Singh Tiwari
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    Studysummary In this study, a 21-year-old male with alopecia areata showed complete hair regrowth after following a 100-day holistic Ayurveda treatment, which included Pracchana karma, Gunja-Kalihari lepa application, and Ayurveda formulations, resulting in a SALT-2 score reduction from 66% to 0%. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This case study examines the Ayurvedic treatment of a 21-year-old male with Alopecia Areata using Pracchana karma with a 0.5 mm derma-roller and Ayurvedic formulations. The patient, who had not improved with conventional treatments, achieved complete hair regrowth and a SALT-2 score reduction to 0% following the intervention. The treatment included the external application of Gunja-Kalihari lepa and internal Ayurvedic medications to purify blood, promote hair growth, and address dosha imbalances. The study indicates that Ayurvedic treatments may be effective for managing AA, but further randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate these results.
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