Homeopathic treatment for Alopecia totalis
Alopecia is defined as hair loss, either partial or complete.
- Human skin bears approximately 5 million hair follicles of which around 100,000 hair follicles are located on the scalp.
- The hair grows in a cyclical manner and exhibit four phases: Firstly Growth (anagen), Secondly regression (catagen), Thirdly resting (telogen), and Lastly shedding (exogen).
- Furthermore, Hair disorders may result from defects in either hair cycle, or hair growth (excess—hirsutism; sparse—hypotrichoses), and from hair follicle destruction by per follicular inflammation Lichen planus ( Lupus erythematosus).
Nonscarring type
1.Primary cutaneous disorders, for example
- Androgenetic
- Telogen effluvium
Alopecia areata
- Tinea capitis
- Traumatic alopecia
2.Drugs
3.Systemic diseases, for example
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Secondary syphilis
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Deficiencies of protein, biotin, zinc, also perhaps iron
Scarring type
1.Primary cutaneous disorders, for example
- Cutaneous lupus (especially chronic discoid lesions)
Lichen planus
- Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
- Folliculitis decalvans
- Linear scleroderma (especially morphea)
2. Systemic diseases, for example
- Discoid lesions in the setting of systemic lupus erythematous.
- Sarcoidosis
- Cutaneous metastases
Person having i.e.:
- Atopy,
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus,
- Autoimmune thyroid disease,
- Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome,
Vitiligo
- Pernicious anaemia,
- Inflammatory bowel disease also
- Down’s syndrome
Alopecia areata:
- It is postulated to be a T-cell mediated autoimmune disease directed against hair follicles in late-anagen phase.
- Basically Alopecia Areata is believed to be a polygenic condition with environmental also lifestyle factors acting as triggers and causing aggravation.
- It is associated with atopy, type 1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroid disease, autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome, vitiligo, pernicious anaemia, inflammatory bowel disease also Down’s syndrome.
Androgenic Alopecia
- Increased sensitivity of affected hairs to the effects of androgens Increased levels of circulating androgens (either ovarian or adrenal source in women)
Alopecia aerate:
- The usual presentation of this common autoimmune disorder is as well-defined, localized, non-inflammatory, non-scarring patches of alopecia, usually on the scalp.
- Pathognomonic ‘exclamation mark’ hairs are seen (like broken hairs, tapering towards the scalp) during active hair loss.
- A diffuse pattern can uncommonly occur on the scalp. Additionally Eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and body hair can be affected
Alopecia totalis describes complete loss of scalp hair.
Alopecia universalis is complete loss of all hair.
- Nail pitting may occur.
- Spontaneous regrowth is usual for small patches of alopecia but the prognosis is less good for larger patches, more extensive involvement, early onset also an association with atopy.
- In addition to atopy, alopecia areata is associated with other autoimmune diseases, especially thyroid disease, and with Down’s syndrome.
Androgenetic alopecia:
- Male-pattern baldness is physiological in men over 20 years old, although it can also occur in teenagers.
- Surprisingly It is also found in women, particularly post-menopause.
- Characteristically, this involves bitemporal recession initially and subsequent involvement of the crown (‘male pattern’), although it is often diffuse in women.
Alopecia areata i.e.:
- Well-circumscribed, circular areas of hair loss, 2–5 cm in diameter
- Occasionally, In extensive cases, coalescence of lesions or involvement of other hair-bearing surfaces of the body
- Either Pitting or sandpapered appearance of the nails.
Alopecia areata is common in people of all genders
- A solitary patch is the initial presentation in 80%, and spontaneous regrowth in 3 to 6 months is the rule.
- The natural course is variable as well as unpredictable.
- Recurrences are common and, with each recurrent episode, the severity tends to increase whereas probability of spontaneous re-growth diminish.
- The presence of ‘exclamation mark hair’ at the margin of the alopecia is indicative of activity.
- Re-growth in Alopecia Areata patches commences from the center, after that progresses centrifugally.
Alopecia Areata patches are typically skin coloured also asymptomatic.
- Based on distribution and severity, several clinical patterns are recognized, i.e., focal, reticular, ophiasis (in other words band-like hair loss in the occipital and temporal scalp), sisaipho (as an illustration predilection for parietal scalp mimicking androgenetic alopecia), totalis (loss of all scalp hair), also universalis (loss of all scalp and body hair).
- Nail involvement, such as pitting, has been noted in 6.8 to 49.4%.
- Lastly, Alopecia Areata significantly impacts the quality of life
Androgenic
Alopecia
- Miniaturization of hairs along the midline of the scalp
- Recession of the anterior scalp line in men and some women
Appearance of the Patient
The appearance of the patient can provide clues to the diagnosis of alopecia.
Head Scalp i.e.
- Normal or with features of scarring
- If the scalp is abnormal it provides clues to the differential diagnosis
- Scarring, which is a feature of many irreversible causes of hair loss such as tufted hair folliculitis
- Scaling
- Erythema, which may be seen in vitamin A toxicity
- Pustules
- Dyspigmentation
- Scarring, which is a feature of many irreversible causes of hair loss such as tufted hair folliculitis
Pattern: Diffuse or patchy i.e.
- Male pattern (diffuse): Bitemporal recession +/or vertex loss
- Female pattern (diffuse): Coronal thinning with preserved anterior hairline
- Patchy: With preserved hair of variable length as seen in trichotillomania
- With exclamation point hairs (alopecia areata)
- With no hair (scarring, traction, syphilis, tinea)
- Important investigations include full blood count, renal also liver function tests, iron studies, thyroid function.
- Autoantibody screen and syphilis serology, as several systemic diseases, particularly iron deficiency also hypothyroidism, can cause diffuse non-scarring alopecia.
- Hair pull tests may help to establish the ratio of anagen to telogen hairs but require expertise for interpretation.
- Scrapings and plucking are sent for mycology if there is localized inflammation.
- Scalp biopsy and direct immunofluorescence of a scarring alopecia may confirm a diagnosis of lichen planus or discoid lupus erythematosus, but expert interpretation is needed.
Alopecia Areata is a clinically distinctive disease.
- The prognosis is variable, being good in mild disease also initial episodes.
- However, recurrent disease, severe disease (particularly ophiasis, totalis and universalis), early age at onset, nail involvement, and comorbidities such as atopy, are adverse.
Conditions that may be confused with alopecia areata include i.e.:
- Traction alopecia
- Trichotillomania
- Tinea capitis
- Secondary syphilis
- Aplasia cutis
- Temporal triangular alopecia
Tips to prevent baldness before it starts depends on what type of hair loss you have.
Switch up your hairstyles i.e.— In terms of hair loss
prevention tips, frequently styling your hair in ways that pull it tight (braids, tight ponytails, or using hair rollers) can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia.
Quit Smoking or Vaping
Eat a Healthy also Varied Diet
Take Care of Your Hair also Scalp
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Homeopathic Medicines for Alopecia:
The homeopathic remedies (medicines) given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications also taken into account for selecting a remedy, potency and repetition of dose by Homeopathic doctor.
So, here we describe homeopathic medicine only for reference and education purpose. Do not take medicines without consulting registered homeopathic doctor (BHMS or M.D. Homeopath).
Medicines:
Arsenic:
- Touching the hair is painful.
- Bald patches at or near the forehead; besides this scalp covered with dry scabs and scales,
- Looking rough and dirty, extending sometimes even to forehead, face and ears.
- Scalp very sensitive, as a result cannot brush hair.
- Hair become gray early;
- Falling of hair.
- Dandruff
Fluoric Acid:
- Itching of the head and falling off of the hair.
- The new hair is dry also breaks off.
- Large patches entirely denuded of hair.
- New hair dry and breaks off.
- Must comb the hair often, it mats so at the end.
Natrum Mur.:
- Hair falls out if touched.
- Mostly on forepart of head, temples also beard.
- Scalp very sensitive.
- Face shining as if greasy.
- Nodding motions of the head.
- Headaches of school children.
Migraine
- Falling hair.
Lycopodium:
- Hair becomes gray early.
- Hair falls off after abdominal diseases; after parturition.
- Burning, scalding, itching of the scalp, especially on getting warm from exercise during the day.
- Premature baldness, after abdominal affections, parturition.
- Catarrhal headache agg. when discharge from nose is slacked up.
- Throbbing after every spell of cough, pains when pressing at stools.
Phosphorus:
- Generally, Round patches on scalp completely deprived of hair.
- Falling off of the hair in large bundles especially on the forehead and on the sides above the ears.
- The roots of the hair seem to be dry.
- The denuded scalp looks clear.
- White also smooth; dandruff copious, falls out in clouds.
Vinca Minor:
- It affects skin and hair and is effective for uterine haemorrhages.
- Furthermore, Weakness and prostration, accompany many sufferings;
- Weakness also faintness as if he would die.
- Mental exertion causes tremulous feeling and tendency to start
- Spots on scalp oozing foul moisture, matting hair together.
- Corrosive itching of scalp.
- Plica polonica (in other words, matted hair).
- Bald spots covered with short wooly hair.
- Hair falls out and is replaced by gray hair.
Thuja Occidental:
- In general, Headache aggravate by sexual excess, from tea.
- Amelioration bending head backwards.
- Tearing, jerking pain.
- White scaly dandruff.
- Hair at first dry, then split; and at last falls out.
- Sweat smelling like honey. Adenoids are lymphoid tissues located at the back of the nasal cavity. When they become enlarged, it can lead to symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through the nose, snoring, and recurrent sinus infections.
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- Orange/yellow-colored vegetables
- Iron also Vitamin- C rich food
- Vitamin-A Rich Food
- Green Leafy Vegetables
- Good hair care
What is Alopecia
Alopecia is defined as hair loss, partial or complete.
What causes Alopecia
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Telogen effluvium
Alopecia aerate
- Tinea capitis
- Traumatic alopecia
- Drugs
- Systemic diseases
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Alopecia
- Arsenic
- Fluoric Acid
- Natrum Mur
- Lycopodium
- Phosphorus
- Vinca Minor
What are the symptoms of Alopecia
- Well-circumscribed, circular areas of hair loss, 2–5 cm in diameter
- coalescence of lesions and/or involvement of other hair-bearing surfaces of the body
- Pitting or sandpapered appearance of the nails.
Alopecia aerate is common in people of all genders.
- A solitary patch
- Miniaturization of hairs along the midline of the scalp
- Recession of the anterior scalp line in men and some women
What are the types of Alopecia
Alopecia aerate
- Androgenetic alopecia
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