June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This case study suggests that palash basti, a form of Ayurvedic treatment, may effectively manage polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving menstrual regularity and hormonal balance, though further studies are needed.
June 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” In this case report, a 19-year-old female with hair fall and thinning identified as Khalitya in Ayurveda showed significant improvement in hair growth and shine after applying Malatyadi tailam, an Ayurvedic herbal oil blend, and following general hair care recommendations.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a case of alopecia areata was successfully treated using Ayurvedic medicine, highlighting its potential as an alternative to corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which can have serious adverse effects with prolonged use.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this article, the authors discuss Ayurvedic concepts and treatments for Indralupta (Alopecia Areata), highlighting a case successfully managed with Ayurvedic medicine, while contrasting it with modern therapies like corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, which have significant side effects.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” This case report describes a 56-year-old woman with wooly hair and skin lesions, who experienced reduced plaque size and thickness after using 6% salicylic acid topically for three months.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” In this case study, a 35-year-old woman with persistent hair loss saw noticeable improvements after five weeks of Jalaukavacharana (Leech Therapy) and supportive Ayurvedic treatment, suggesting potential benefits of this approach for hair loss conditions.
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October 2019 in “JNCI Cancer Spectrum” This clinical study observed that in patients with advanced breast cancer and BRCA1/2 mutations, talazoparib provided significantly better progression-free survival, objective response, clinical benefit, and patient-reported outcomes compared to physician’s choice chemotherapy, despite common side effects like anemia and fatigue.
October 2023 in “Journal of Indian System of Medicine” This study discusses how Ayurveda approaches the management of premature hair greying differently than contemporary science, emphasizing lifestyle regimens, rejuvenation practices, and the use of herbal drugs rooted in Ayurveda pharmacodynamics.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case report describes a 16-year-old girl who developed Plica Polonica, a rare hair matting disorder, after using a homeopathic antidandruff shampoo, highlighting a potential link between shampoo use and the condition.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” This study highlights Ayurveda's holistic approach to managing hair loss, known as Khalitya, through lifestyle changes, purification therapies, and targeted medications, addressing the condition's association with modern sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.
October 2019 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This study found that Yastimadhuk Tail Pratimarsha Nasya was effective in reducing hair fall symptoms in patients with Khalitya, providing significant relief over a 91-day period compared to a control group.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article discusses the similarities between symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and the Ayurvedic condition pittaadhkiya vatarakta, and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose treating SLE with specific Panchkarma procedures.
January 2024 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” This study explores how Ayurveda concepts, specifically Prakruti, relate to male pattern baldness, suggesting that individual constitutional types may predict susceptibility to earlier hair loss when influenced by modern lifestyle factors.
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.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that many participants with hair loss, or Khalitya, exhibited dietary incompatibilities and low calcium levels, aligning Ayurvedic concepts with modern dietary risk factors.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This case report describes a 50-year-old Kashmiri woman with plica polonica, detailing trichoscopic findings of entangled hair with crisscrossing shafts and concretions.
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January 2016 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This study reported two cases of ryzophagia among nonpregnant women in the US, with symptoms resolving after iron dextran therapy, suggesting a link with iron deficiency.
April 2024 in “Iranian Journal of Microbiology” Shallot extract from Palu Valley can effectively kill Salmonella typhi.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” In this case study, researchers observed that Ayurvedic treatments, specifically Praccahnna and Tikta Patola patra swarasa Lepa, improved symptoms of alopecia areata, such as reducing patch size and hair fall.
May 2020 in “Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship Journal” This study discusses the development of a turmeric-based herbal hair removal product named PASIKULA, highlighting its potential to increase the economic value of turmeric and acceptance by consumers.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic medicine.” In this study, researchers reported significant improvements in hair follicle diameter, thickness, and reduced hair root gap after treating male pattern hair loss with a regimen of Prachanna, Chitrakadi lepa, and Jeevamrutham lehyam over four months.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study developed and tested a shampoo with semi-permanent dyes designed to gradually cover gray hair, reporting maintained stability and effective gray–black coloration on high-canities hair tresses through eight wash cycles.
January 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review compiles references from classical Ayurveda texts on hair health, disorders, and treatments, emphasizing a holistic approach without reporting new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda case reports” This study observed that Ayurveda Shamana therapy showed promising results in reducing the severity of androgenic alopecia symptoms without adverse effects.
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January 2022 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This article reviews the traditional Ayurvedic uses and potential therapeutic properties of the Indian medicinal plant Psoralea corylifolia, attributed with various health benefits including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic effects, though specific study results are not reported.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a unique occurrence of plica polonica in a lung adenocarcinoma patient on chemotherapy, linked to anagen effluvium from paclitaxel and carboplatin and uncustomary shampoo use.
August 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” The authors concluded that, in this case study, Dhatri Lauha, Brahma Rasayana, and Asthiposhaka Vati effectively managed hair fall without adverse reactions.
January 2024 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” In this case report, a 30-year-old woman with sudden eyebrow and eyelash hair loss was treated using Ayurvedic methods including herbal decoctions, leech therapy, and oil massage, resulting in significant hair regrowth by the 45th and 60th days.
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
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December 2016 in “Revista română de medicină de laborator” This study reported the first case of a NIPAL4 c.527C>A mutation in Romanian patients with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, finding that NIPAL4 mutations are more common than TGM1 mutations in this population.