Medicinal Leech Therapy in Alopecia Areata Patchy: A Case Report

October 2019 in “ International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports ”

Gangaprashad Waghmare

alopecia areata medicinal leech therapy Aarogya-Vardhini Saptamruta-Loha Ashwagandha Mahamanjishthadi Kwath blood circulation scalp itching dandruff hair regrowth leech therapy hair loss blood flow itchy scalp hair growth

TLDR Leech therapy and medication helped regrow hair in a man with patchy hair loss.

A 29-year-old male patient with alopecia areata patchy underwent medicinal leech therapy combined with internal medications, including Tablet Aarogya-Vardhini, Tablet Saptamruta-Loha, Tablet Ashwagandha, and Mahamanjishthadi Kwath, for three months. The treatment aimed to increase blood circulation and break up blood clots. The patient experienced relief from scalp itching and dandruff, and notably, there was remarkable regrowth of hair.

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