A Brief Insight Into Alopecia, Its Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatments!

According to Ayurveda, Kapha, Vata, and Pitta doshas are responsible for all the psychological and physiological processes. It is the bhrajaka Pitta in the scalp along with vitiated Vata that leads to withering of hair from the root. Kapha dosha prevents hair growth resulting in baldness. An Ayurveda professional can understand the vitiation of the biological energies and help balance these again.

According to Ayurveda, alopecia is of three different kinds Vata Khalitya," Pitta Khalitya," and Kapha Khalitya. In the first type of alopecia the scalp appears red and black; in the second type, the veins on the scalp become visible accompanied by profuse sweating; and in the last one, the color of the scalp becomes same as the skin with the hair on it turning whitish. Sometimes, when the three humors are present, one suffers from "Tridoshaja Khalitya," showing mixed symptoms of all the three types of alopecia. Consult an Ayurvedic expert to understand the type of alopecia you are suffering from, before starting any type of treatment.

The cause of alopecia is considered to be originated from the tissues of the bone. Ayurveda focuses on strengthening the bone through long-term treatments and establishing a balance between the Doshas that helps in preventing hair loss and gradually stopping balding and promoting hair regrowth. Therefore, Ayurveda provides a long-term solution for alopecia. As long as the cause of alopecia seems to be amenable, different Ayurvedic medicines help fight the disease.

Massaging different Ayurvedic medicines directly on the affected area of the scalp by massaging the scalp gently with Ayurvedic medicine oil, Ayurveda offers different methods of treatment for Alopecia. It also involves washing and conditioning the hair on a regular basis and pricking the affected area of the scalp with a fine needle. Ayurveda treatments vary from person to person, based on the type of alopecia and its condition.