Utility of Homeopathic Drug Phosphorus in Management of Alopecia Areata: An Evidence-Based Case Report

April 2023 in “ International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences ”

Ambala Sriharitha, Silvia Sunderraj

TLDR Phosphorus may help treat alopecia areata.

The article presented a case report on the use of the homeopathic drug phosphorus in managing alopecia areata, a condition characterized by sudden, non-scarring hair loss that can progress from patchy to complete hair loss. Alopecia areata affected individuals of any age and had a lifetime risk of nearly 2% worldwide. It often co-occurred with psychiatric disorders and other autoimmune diseases, significantly impacting patients' psychological well-being and quality of life. The case report provided evidence for the potential effectiveness of phosphorus in treating this condition, although it was based on a single case, limiting the generalizability of the findings.

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