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.
November 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study focused on treating 'Indralupta' or alopecia areata using Ayurvedic methods such as Prachanna Karma, finding it promising for improving perifollicular vascularization and addressing hair loss attributed to vitiated Rakta as defined by traditional texts.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science” This study reviewed Ayurvedic texts and concepts related to hair loss, known as Indralupta, its pathogenesis involving vitiated doshas and blood, and Ayurvedic treatment approaches, highlighting its differentiation from khalitya, where hair loss is more gradual.
December 2023 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” In this case study, a 17-year-old male with patchy hair loss (Indralupta) experienced significant symptom relief after treatment with Pracchanna Karma and Maricha Lepa, suggesting the therapy was effective and economical within a short duration.
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.