Role of Jaloukavacharana in the management of Cicatricle Alopecia – A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Cicatricial alopecia is a disease of scalp in which the major clinical feature is patchy loss of hair accompanied with scarring. Cicatricial alopecia is caused by diverse group of hair disorders in which healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue and causes permanent hair loss. It affects both men and women, most commonly adults. It can be correlated to Indralupta a type of Kapalagta Roga by Vagbhata. The basic pathophysiology of Indralupta is the vitiated Tridosha and Rakta affecting the scalp. The pathology also reveals the blockage of hair follicles with aggravated Rakta and Kapha which further prevents regrowth of hairs. This is the case report of 22 year old male who complained of patchy loss of hair at the left parital region of scalp, associated with pus discharge and swelling since 4 years. Materials and Methods: The subject who approached Shalakya Tantra OPD of Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru with symptoms of patchy hair loss at left parietal region since 4 years was systemically reviewed and Rakthamokshana, Lepa and Rasayana line of treatment is adopted. Results: The subject showed marked improvement as depicted in the photographs taken at different levels of treatment. Discussion: Idralupta is a Kshudraroga affecting scalp and involving Pitta, Vata Dusti, later Kapha and Rakta blocking the Romakupa. By adopting the holistic approach with both internal and external treatment modalities an attempt is made to bring about satisfactory results.