Role of Pracchan Karma and Samana Chikista in the Management of Alopecia Areata: A Case Study
January 2020
in “
International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga
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The case study described a woman suffering from Alopecia Areata (Indralupta) for 1 year, who was treated with Ayurvedic methods including Pracchan karma, Siro lepa, and Samana chikista over a period of 4 months. Following the treatment, her symptoms subsided, and she remained symptom-free for 1 year after the treatment. The study concluded that the Ayurvedic management protocol showed significant and promising positive results in managing Alopecia Areata.