Dr. Gala

Introduction of Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)

Patchy loss of hair (bald spots) is termed as Alopecia areata. There can be a single bald spot to multiple or complete loss of hair all over the body. Most often the loss of hair is on the scalp, but affection of other regions like loss of hair of the eyebrows, beard, etc. is not uncommon. Alopecia areata treatment in Homeopathy comprises of a holistic approach to the disease and heals the problem from within rather than merely symptomatically.

Causes of Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)

• Hereditary
• Severe illness
• High fever
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Scalp infections
• Stress
• Certain drugs like cytotoxic anti-cancer drugs and strong antibiotics Hormonal changes esp. during pregnancy and also after leaving the contraceptive pill.
• Certain chemicals, like those used to purify swimming pools.
• Bleaching. Repeated bleaching with hydrogen peroxide can cause split ends.
• Perming and dyeing. Temporary dyes are not as harmful as permanent dyes which can damage the hair shaft.

Alopecia areata treatment in Homeopathy first consists of determining the cause of hair loss, and then deciding on the course of treatment.

Types of Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)

• Alopecia areata monolocularis: In this condition there is presence of single bald spot on the scalp.
• Alopecia areata multilocularis: In this condition there are multiple bald spots on the scalp.
• Alopecia areata totalis: There is complete baldness of the scalp in this condition.
• Alopecia areata universalis: There is complete loss of hair all over the body.
• Alopecia areata barbae: The bald spots are restricted to the region of beard.
• Traction alopecia: Here the constant pull of the hair when they are tied tightly cause baldness along the hair line on the scalp.

Alopecia areata treatment in Homeopathy first consists of determining the cause of hair loss, and then deciding on the course of treatment.

Symptoms of Alopecia Areata(Hair Loss)

There is loss of hair from roots causing baldness. The bald spots vary in size; they could be the size of a coin to larger spots.

Homeopathic Treatment for Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)

Alopecia areata can be effectively treated with Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic treatment for hair loss comprises of taking oral medicines and no local applications or oils are prescribed. The medicines promote re-growth of hair and control the progress and spread of bald spots to other regions. However bald spots due to scar tissue cannot be treated as it is a dead tissue with loss of hair follicles.

As per the basic principles of Classical Homeopathy each person is prescribed an individual constitutional medicine. The medicines for homeopathic treatment for hair loss are prescribed after studying and evaluating a complete case history of the patient.