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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, researchers investigated the immunohistopathological characteristics of the skin in individuals during the acute phase of chikungunya infection, revealing CHIKV antigens and inflammatory infiltrates in various skin components and highlighting the role of cytokines/chemokines in the disease's skin manifestations.
November 2024 in “Karnataka Pediatric Journal” Chikungunya can cause hyperpigmentation in children and should be considered in diagnosis.
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May 2024 in “AYUSHDHARA” 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.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review discusses the Ayurvedic concept of Indralupta, resembling alopecia areata, and highlights dietary therapy's potential role in holistic prevention and management, while reporting no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this case report, a 36-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant clinical improvement, including complete hair regrowth, after undergoing a 60-day Ayurvedic treatment regimen that included Panchakarma procedures and herbal medications.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This case report details a 19-year-old female with autoimmune hair loss successfully managed using an integrated Ayurvedic approach, achieving complete hair regrowth and symptom resolution within two months, suggesting potential efficacy for autoimmune conditions warranting further study.
January 2020 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” In this study, Ayurvedic treatment including Pracchan karma, Siro lepa, and Samana chikista over four months resolved symptoms of Alopecia Areata in a woman who maintained improvement one year post-treatment.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report describes a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant psoriasis who experienced complete resolution of symptoms and hair regrowth after following an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa regimen, with no relapse noted at follow-up, suggesting its potential for sustainable Ekakustha management.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report observed that an integrated Shodhana-Shamana treatment protocol effectively managed treatment-resistant Ekakustha (plaque psoriasis), resulting in complete symptom resolution and no relapse at follow-up.
July 2026 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” In this case study, a 20-year-old male with alopecia areata achieved successful hair regrowth across all patches and experienced no recurrence after Ayurvedic treatment, which included interventions such as Shodhana, Shamana, and Pracchanna Karma.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This analysis explored Ayurveda's approach to addressing hair fall, emphasizing the use of herbs and lifestyle modifications for prevention and regrowth, and critically examined classical Ayurvedic concepts related to causation and treatment of hair loss.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this case study, a 16-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced complete hair regrowth after 4 months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Shamana Chikitsa and Raktamokshna, with no adverse effects reported.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this study, a 63-year-old woman with tinea capitis experienced promising improvements in symptoms such as pain, itching, and mild hair loss after undergoing Ayurvedic treatments, including rakta mokshana and shamana aushadi, over a period of 35 days.
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December 2023 in “The Healer” This case report describes Ayurvedic treatment, including Samshodhan Karma and Shaman Chikitsa, that resulted in pregnancy for a 22-year-old woman with PCOS-related infertility after 3 years of trying to conceive.
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In a single case study, a 12-year-old boy with alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth within 15 days of Ayurveda treatment, specifically nasya karma with Anu taila and shamana chikitsa over 60 days, with no adverse effects observed.
August 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This case study of a 43-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism found that an integrated Ayurvedic treatment over 20 weeks led to normalized thyroid function and relief of hypothyroid symptoms, highlighting Ayurvedic therapy's potential role in managing the condition.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this report, a clinical case demonstrated complete hair regrowth in a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata following five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and leech therapy, with no adverse effects reported.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report details a 29-year-old male with recurrent alopecia areata who achieved complete hair regrowth after five months of Ayurvedic treatments, including Virechan therapy, Shamana Chikitsa, and Jalaukavacharana, with no adverse effects.
January 2026 in “AYUSHDHARA” This case study highlights that an Ayurvedic treatment approach involving Basti Chikitsa and Tilmooladi Churna over 3 months may improve menstrual regularity and hormonal profiles in a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This article discusses the similarities between alopecia areata and Indralupta in Ayurveda and reports no new clinical results, highlighting traditional and modern management approaches for the condition.
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.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Indian Medicine” This review discusses Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair loss, known as Khalitya, but provides no new clinical findings, urging further exploration of traditional methods.
March 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This case study describes the successful management of alopecia areata in an 18-year-old female patient using Shaman Aushadhi.
January 2022 in “International journal of research in medical sciences and technology” This review discusses the Ayurvedic perspective on seborrheic dermatitis, proposing Panchkarma and shamana chikitsa as potential management strategies but does not report specific treatment outcomes or effectiveness.
January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This paper reviews Ayurvedic theories and practices in understanding and treating PCOS, suggesting it can be addressed with tridosha pacifying, agnivardhak chikitsa, and uttarvasti based on pathogenesis insights.
February 2021 in “PDEAS International Journal of Research in Ayurved and Allied Sciences” This review highlights the lack of formal clinical research on Ayurvedic approaches to hair and scalp disorders despite Ayurveda's long history and global interest in botanical dermatology.
February 2020 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” This article explores Ayurvedic approaches to treating hair disorders and provides no new clinical results, highlighting practices like using herbal treatments for hair loss and greying.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This case study describes the successful treatment of a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata using Ayurvedic approaches targeting skin and autoimmune issues, suggesting a potential alternative to long-term oral corticosteroids, which can cause undesirable side effects.
August 2018 in “Ayurlog: national journal of research in ayurveda science” This study reviewed Ayurvedic and modern texts to identify methods for managing PCOD through Ayurvedic dietary practices, proposing that these may help address symptoms by improving metabolic and endocrine functions without specific experimental results reported.
May 2021 in “Immunology and Infectious Diseases” This article discusses the effects of emerging and persistent viral infections on human health, emphasizing the importance of understanding host-pathogen interactions for vector control, but it reports no new clinical results.