Medicinal Leech Therapy in Alopecia areata patchy (Khalitya)-A Case Report

Abstract

Alopecia areata patchy is an autoimmune disease. When Alopecia areata patchy develops, the body attacks its own hair follicles. A person's genetic makeup, combined with other factors, triggers this form of hair loss. A Hindu, Unmarried 29 yr old male patient was seen in the outpatient department of Institute OPD No. 201719479 with complaint of Loss of Hair (Baldness), scarring . The patient was diagnosed as a case of Alopecia areata patchy (Khalitya) with clinical findings & examination done. Medicinal Leech Therapy (Jalauka) were done along with Internal medicine Tablet Aarogya-Vardhini, TabletSaptamruta-Loha, Tablet Ashwagandha and Mahamanjishthadi Kwath for three months. Leeches are effective at increasing blood circulation and breaking up blood clots. Patient felt relieved of itching and dandruff on scalp. Regrowth of hair was achieved remarkably.