Effect of Wet Cupping with Rasayana Chikitsa in Management of Alopecia Areata
May 2024
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Studysummary This case report details a patient with alopecia areata treated with wet cupping and Ayurvedic Rasayan therapy, observing complete hair regrowth in two bald patches after a month of treatment. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study explores the effectiveness of wet cupping (Raktmokshan) combined with Rasayana Chikitsa, a traditional Ayurvedic therapy, in managing alopecia areata (Indralupt). The patient underwent three sessions of wet cupping therapy at seven-day intervals, along with internal Rasayan drugs for one month. Significant hair growth was observed after just one session, and two patches of hair loss were completely resolved by the end of the treatment. This case report suggests that Raktmokshan and Rasayan Chikitsa may be beneficial in treating alopecia areata by addressing the vitiated Rakta in hair follicles.
