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Having bald patches on one’s head, beard and eyebrows can be very distressing. Although it does not affect the patient’s health in any other form, it is certainly life-altering as its sudden onset, recurrent episodes, and unpredictable course have an adverse impact on the psyche of those suffering from it. Alopecia areata refers to the loss of hair in patches, usually on the scalp, but any other body part covered with hair can also be affected. When alopecia areata appears in the beard, it is known as alopecia areata barbae. Alopecia affects all ages, races, and sexes equally. Homeopathic remedies for alopecia areata provide an excellent treatment for it. They are fairly successful as it helps the hair grow back.
Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines For Alopecia Areata
The five top-ranking homeopathic medicines that treat Alopecia Areata effectively are Fluoric Acid, Phosphorus, Lycopodium, Calcarea carb and Vinca Minor.
1. Fluoric Acid – Top-Grade Homeopathic Medicine
Fluoric Acid is one of the best homeopathic remedies for alopecia areata. It works equally well for hair fall in patches occurring in any part of the scalp. It helps wonderfully in the regrowth of hair in bald patches. Those needing it may have an itchy scalp too. The scalp can be sensitive to touch.
When and How to use fluoric Acid?
This medicine can be used as the first line of treatment in cases of alopecia areata. With its use, there is gradual regrowth of hair. Initially, Fluoric Acid 30C can be used two to three times a day. Once the hair starts to regrow, the dose should be reduced.
2. Phosphorus – For Alopecia Areata With Hair Loss From Front Or Sides Of Scalp
Though Phosphorus can be used for hair loss in any portion of the scalp, it is most suitable when hair loss from the front or the sides is prominent. Those needing it can have a tendency of excessive sweating on the scalp. Heat may also be felt in the scalp, dandruff may also be present.
When and How to use Phosphorus?
Use of Phosphorus is mainly suggested when hair loss occurs especially from the front or side portion of the scalp. Though it can be taken in any potency from low to high but the most frequently recommended is 30C potency. Phosphorus 30C can be taken twice a day for good results.
3. Lycopodium – For Alopecia Areata When Hair Loss Is Marked On Top Of Scalp (Vertex)
Lycopodium is a natural remedy sourced from plant club moss. It works well in recovering from bald patches that occur mainly on the top of the scalp. The person suffers burning sensation and itching on the scalp. Apart from this, Lycopodium is a leading medicine to treat premature greying of hair.
When and How to use Lycopodium?
When hair loss is marked on the top of the scalp, this medicine can be considered. Among its various potencies ranging from low to high, it is best to start with 30C potency twice a day. Its higher potencies can be considered afterward but only after consulting a homeopathic physician.
4. Calcarea Carb – For Hair Loss With Sweaty Scalp
This medicine can be used in cases where patchy hair loss is accompanied by increased sweating on the scalp. A cold sensation on the scalp can also be felt. Scalp can be itchy as well.
When and How to use Calcarea Carb?
It is recommended for persons who have hair loss in spots along with a tendency of increased sweating. It is used in different potencies ranging from low to high depending on the complaint but the most common in use is 30C potency. Lycopodium 30C can be taken once in the morning and once in the evening for best results.
5. Vinca Minor – For Tendency To Alopecia Areata When Regrown Hair Are White
This medicine is prepared from the plant ‘lesser periwinkle’. It is useful in treating alopecia areata cases where there is a tendency for hair to fall in spots which then get replaced by white hair. Along with this, itching and violent scratching over the scalp may also be present.
When and How to use Vinca Minor?
This medicine is specifically used in cases in which there is a tendency for hair loss in spots and when the hair which regrow are white-colored. This medicine can be taken in 30C potency twice a day. It works two ways — in treating tendency to have hair loss in spots, and preventing whitening of hair that grow back.
What Are The Signs And Symptoms?
Alopecia areata shows up as bald (hair loss) patches. The loss of hair occurs in circular or oval patches from the scalp or elsewhere such as eyebrows, beard, etc. The bald patches are usually of the size of a five-rupee coin or one-rupee coin and are smooth to touch. Complete loss of hair may also occur in some individuals although it is not very common.
The most common areas for alopecia areata are the scalp and the beard, but may involve any body part with hair. There may be one, or multiple bald patches. Few people complain of itching when hair starts falling. There is no physical discomfort associated with it.
Other than typical circular or oval shape patches of alopecia areata, there are some rare types of alopecia areata:
Alopecia areata totalis – Loss of hair from entire scalp
Alopecia areata universalis – Loss of hair from full body occur
Ophiasis alopecia areata – Band-like hair loss on the temporal area (sides) and occiput area (back of head)
Diffuse alopecia areata – Hair loss starts abruptly instead of patchy hair loss
Causes, risk factors and trigger factors
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease (the body’s defense cells start destroying body’s own healthy tissues out of a misdirected response). In alopecia areata, the defense cells start destroying hair follicles resulting in bald patches. The immune cells attack the hair follicle matrix of some of the hair that are in growth phase. Following this, these strands of hair prematurely (before their complete formation and maturation) pass into a phase where hair stops growing. The hair follicle stem cells are not damaged so the ability of the hair follicles to regenerate is not affected at all. Why? Immune cells target hair follicles here is still unknown. However, it is thought that heredity and genetics play a significant role in alopecia areata. Patients suffering from alopecia areata very often mention a family member suffering from the same condition. It is estimated that one in five persons suffering from alopecia areata has someone in the family who has the same problem. As per research, persons having alopecia areata might also have a history of some other autoimmune disease (for example, vitiligo – white patches on skin due to lack of melanin pigment; thyroiditis – inflammation of thyroid gland) or some other family member might be suffering from some autoimmune disease. Some factors viral infections, vaccines and physical stress can trigger alopecia areata.
Homeopathic Treatment Of Alopecia Areata
Homeopathy is an advanced science and treats many diseases of autoimmune origin including alopecia areata. Homeopathic treatment for alopecia areata helps by optimizing the overactive immune system that is destroying the hair follicles. Homeopathic medicines stop the size of the bald spots from enlarging and help in the regrowth of hair. Thus, homeopathy can provide an effective and permanent solution to this problem. Moreover, once alopecia areata is treated with homeopathy, the chances of the problem reoccurring are greatly reduced.
How common is alopecia areata and does it cause permanent hair loss?
Alopecia areata is a fairly common condition and about one percent of the population is affected at any given time. The hair loss in alopecia areata is not permanent. Alopecia areata is a reversible hair loss as the follicles (a structure that encloses the root of the hair) of hair are not damaged.
Hi… I am Sowmya, 33 years old from Chennai (Tamilnadu) currently staying in Qatar. I have baldness and heavy hairfall above the forehead. I went to a dermatologist before 2 years and the doc gave allopathy medicines for application of hair only for some time and had injected some medicine. It was a 8 sitting treatment. In the 4th sitting it self I got hair from my baldness. But, the doctor had suggested me not to apply any hair oil as I have an oily scalp and wash my hair regularly.
So, from then on I am washing my hair with mild shampoo everyday. But now, the baldness have become more and I have heavy hair fall. Currently I don’t have any health issues.
Kindly, suggest me how we can treat this via homeopathy as I have already taken mendicine in homeopathy during my early 20’s and it has cured me completely.
Respected Sir,
i am from Odisha. My 7 year Old year daughter is suffering from alopecia areata since last 1 year . i have tried several gharelu nuskha and homeopathic medicine and oil but i did not any result. Though the patches cover and hair grows but again a new patch starts . Growing of hair takes long time but the patch happens overnight . until now i have not used any allopathic medicine because of its side effects .
Sir is there any permanent cure in homeopathic treatment for alopecia areata ? please suggest me the treatment so that i shall remain ever grateful to you.
Thanking you.
Hi, I am Vinod. I had this particular problem from the last 3 years. I am loosing hair on both mu arms, from the chest area also and part of abdomen also. Please suggest some remedy.
Hi… do you recommend the same approach for Alopecia Universalis with complete loss of body hair?
My daughter is 13 years old and she has been suffering from this problem…. How can I stop making bald patches on her scal0.
Sir.. my name is VENU gopal, I am living in East godavari ,Andhra Pradesh, I have a aloepecia areata on my beard, eyebrows and eye lash. I tried many things like corticosteroids injections and many cremas and ointment but is there any complete treatment to cure this disease? I’m very conscious about my eyebrows and lashes. Please advise.
Hi Dr. SHARMA. My name is Muhammad Khan resident of Toronto Canada. I have a aloepecia areata on my beard, eyebrows and eye lash. I tried many things like corticosteroids injections and many cremas and ointment but is there any complete treatment to cure this disease? I’m very conscious about my eyebrows and lashes. Please advise.
I’ll be looking for your prompt response.
Regards
Muhammad Khan
Hello mam i m suffering from alopecial areata from 6 months i have taken allopathic treatnent my hair grows back but again two patches were found on my head one in front and another in back of head mam i m very stressed please hrlp me out how it can be treated permenantly
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Hello Doctor Sharma,
My wife who is 30 years old is suffering from Alopecia Areata having 2 patches one at front middle and one near crown area. The patch seems to be increasing hence we went to several Trichologists like Kaya Clinic and Rich n Feel Hair and Skin clinics located in Mumbai but they turned out to be way expensive for the treatment since they are established Brands. I would appreciate if you can recommend us Brand name of Homeopathic medicine for Alopecia Areata.
Thanks.
Hello Dr,
I have had areata since 12. I’m 43. It came and went off and on all those years. But now I don’t have a single hair anywhere! I don’t want xeljans tofacitinib because may cause cancer it says. Please help! India says cuttlefish ink sepia.
My 16 year daughter suffering from hair falling which homeopathic medicine should her use?
Dear doctor,
I’m 28 years old male and suffering from intense allopacea and almost balt from front of head. Could you kindly suggest me with some solution for that, please?
Hello Doctor, I am suffering from Alopecia Areata since 2 weeks with 2 patches of 50 paisa coin size on my scalp along with itches. I have gone for homeopathic treatment. After 2 weeks of treatment, I suddenly noticed that another patch growing up. Itching reduced but not fully gone. I don’t know what medicine prescribed by my doctor but he is confident in claiming that it will be cured. After growth of third patch, I am a little nervous and in dillema that I should continue medication or consult any other doctor. Help me please.
Hi sir
I m getting hair fall rapidly and itching on my head always. Please tell me one medicine which is most effective than all medicines. I will be grateful to you. Thanx
Hi Dr. I am interested in the best treatment for alopecia as data of the eyebrows. Would Silicea be a good fit? This has been going on periodically for the last 15 years and it is a situation where it has been progressively getting worse. Thanks.
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My mother is having same issue but we stay in pune. How to get your medicines
Hi I have got patches in my beard. One patch got filled last year. But I have a bigger patch in my right cheek and a small one in left. How can I recover it. It is really frustrating to shave Everytime.
Hi I have got patches in my beard. One patch got filled last year. But I have a bigger patch in my right cheek and a small one in left. How can I recover it. It is really frustrating to shave Everytime.
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Dr Sir, after chemotherapy i have been diagnosed with alopecia Areata. I have few bald patches and my hair line never came back to previous one. I continue to loose hair everyday. Rogaine , minoxidil, many kinds of oil and clay didn’t help. Could you please recommend anything thing in my situation?
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Dear Dr.
I am 35 years male and suffering alopecia since 8 years.
It is increasing repidly while it started with single patch of 1cm dia. Now there is around 10 patches size range 1cm to 1 inch. I have taken allopathy and homeopathic treatment for 1 year each. But all in vain. During homeopathic treatment no new patch build but after the stopping of treatment it increased very quick.