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9 articles for “Alopecia”
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An Experimental Pathological Study on the Prophylactic Effect of N-acetylcysteine on Alopecia from Anti-cancer Drugs
Abstract: Prevention of alopecia from anti-cancer drug, Cyclophosphamide, is important for improving quality of life in patients with cancer. Empirically, when Cyclophosphamide (150 mg/kg) infused to rats subcutaneously and intraperitoneally, severe alopecia developed in rats infused intraperitoneally. Moreover, rats infused both of N-acetylcysteine and Cyclophosphamide showed less skin vasculature and scaring of hair follicle, larger caliber of hair follicle and hair, thicker medullary and cortical layers and epimysium, and denser hair …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Alopecia Areata: Complex Roots and Potential Cures
Abstract: Autoimmunity is when the healthy organs of an individual’s body are attacked by its own immune system, leading to illness or functional abnormalities. The hair follicles (HFs) are wrongly destroyed by the immune system in a condition known as Alopecia Areata and results in chronic non-cicatricial hair loss discernible by spherical patches. It’s a severely worsening or relapsing malady that can be permanent during severe falling out of hair. In …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 41–54 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Transdermal Patch to Enhance Treatment of Alopecia
Abstract: The improvement of novel topical sedate conveyance frameworks has picked up noteworthy consideration due to their potential in upgrading the helpful viability and persistent compliance whereas minimizing systemic side impacts. This thinks about centers on the definition and assessment of transdermal patches planned to discharge allicin, the essential naturally dynamic compound determined from garlic (Allium sativum) extricate. Allicin is eminent for its wide range of pharmacological properties, counting antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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Management of Indralupta (Alopecia Areata) with Prachchhana Karma and Bibhitaka Lepa—An Open Labelled Single Arm Clinical Trial
Abstract: There are eight branches of Ayurveda, Shalakya Tantra is one of them. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned 11 types of Shiro Roga and Acharya Vagbhatta described 10 types of Shiro Roga; he also described nine types of Shirokapalgata Roga. In Ayurvedic approach, loss of hair is coined out as in term of ‘Indralupta’ under the broad heading of Kshudra Roga except Vagabhatta who has mentioned it under Kapala Roga. According to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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A clinical study on the effect of Jaluka and Ayurvedic formulations in Indralupta
Abstract: Hairfall is one of the leading problems the world is facing today. Alopecia represents as a smooth sharply demarcated round patch of hair loss. Acharya Sushruta stated Indralupta as kshudra roga. It is a Raktapradhoshaja vikarain which Pitta associated with Vata gets lodge in Roma kupa and causes hair fall, later on Kapha dosha associated with Rakta causes obstruction to the hair roots and restricts the regrowth of hair in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Current Update from Literature
Abstract: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is an endocrine condition that affects women of reproductive age and can have catastrophic consequences. Menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, evidence of hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance are all indicators of PCOS. PCOS individuals are more likely to suffer reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular problems. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complicated by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental factors, hormonal imbalances, obesity, ovarian dysfunction, and hypothalamus pituitary malformations. Despite …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Understanding Trichotillomania: Exploring and Managing Hair-Pulling Disorder
Abstract: One form of traumatic alopecia is called trichotillomania, which is characterized by an overwhelming impulse to take out hair and a feeling of comfort once the hair has been removed. Alopecia in trichotillomania results from the patient’s deliberate act of pulling out their own hair, often triggered by feelings of stress, tension, or psychological distress. This condition, classified as a mental health disorder, leads to noticeable hair loss that can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Review on Hair Cosmetics on Flaxseeds
Abstract: Worldwide cultivation of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), a significant medicinal oil seed crop, is practiced. Flaxseed belongs to the Linaceae family.Because of its biologically active components, which include lignans, dietary fiber, and alpha-linolenic acid, flaxseed has garnered interest as a functional food ingredient recently.Worldwide, Flaxseed is cultivated not only for its oil and fiber but also for its nutritional and potential therapeutic benefits. The dietary fiber present in flaxseed supports overall …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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A Review on Therapeutic Utilities and Purificatory Procedure of Gunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.) as Described in Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractGunja (Abrus precatorius Linn.), belonging to the family Fabaceae, has been used by the Ayurvedic physicians, for management of different disease conditions. It comes under the upavisha (semi-poisonous) group in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It is a slender, perennialclimber with long, pinnate leaves that twines around trees, shrubs and hedges. In this review, an endeavour has been made to explore the therapeutic utilities of Gunja, its formulations and its different methods of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–11 Read article