November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers evaluated hair loss in 40 participants and identified key Ayurvedic and biochemical factors, finding frequent dietary incompatibilities and a high prevalence of low serum calcium, supporting an integrated approach emphasizing diet and scalp health.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, low serum calcium and dietary incompatibilities were linked to hair loss, supporting Ayurveda's connection between Asthi Dhatu and hair, and suggesting an integrative approach for prevention.
January 2024 in “Sanjeevani Darshan National Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment approach called Sthanika Chikitsa, involving Shiro Lepa and specific herbal and nasal preparations, for managing Indralupta, a condition akin to Alopecia Areata characterized by hair loss. Results are not provided in the abstract.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review discusses Khalitya as described in Ayurvedic texts in relation to androgenetic alopecia and highlights the limitations and side effects of current modern treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study explored Ayurvedic treatments for Khalitya (Alopecia areata) and found that using Virechana Karma, along with systemic medicines and Rasayan drugs, may be extremely beneficial in managing this condition.
