Introduction

In Ayurveda Hair fall or loss of hair termed as Khalitya.^[1] Acharya Sushruta classified it under the Kshudraroga^[2] and Acharya Vagbhata under the Shiroroga.^[3] The incidence of “Khalitya” (Hair fall) is increasing day by day. Changing lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, sleep disturbances, systemic diseases, medications and stressful life also contribute to it.^[4] According to survey up to 40% of men and 25% of women in India are victims of hair fall. Now a day’s hair falls commonly seen in youngsters too.^[5] Shabdakalpadruma and Vachaspatya have mentioned as "Khalati Skahalyanti Kesha Asmar", this means word Khalitya is falling of the hair. Here, Teja and Vatadi Dosha when enters into the Kesha Bhoomi, it results in Khality, while commenting on this Acharya Chakrapani clarifies that the word Teja denotes Dehoshma and is directly proportional to Pitta Dosha.^[6] Kesha is the Mala of Asthi Dhatu^[7], consequently whenever there is a Vrudhi and Kshaya of Asthi Dhatu there it will affect the growth and development of the hair. This is observed through the sign and symptoms of the Asthi Kshaya i.e., Kesha, Loma, Nakha, Shamshru, Dwija Prapatanam, Shrama and Sandhi Shaithilyam.^[8]

Millions of people are suffering from hair fall and the prevalence of hair fall found to be 60.3%, prevalence of dandruff was found to be 17.1% and the prevalence of baldness was found to be 50.4%.^[9] It is a universal problem affecting both sexes of all races.^[10] According to modern science hair fall is one of the main symptoms which indicate many pathological conditions. It may occur due to hormonal disturbance. In Ayurveda there is no clear description about the causative factors of Khalitya except Acharya Charaka and Vagbhatta who has mentioned the major factors as follows- Pitta Prakarti, Ksharaatisevan, Lavanrasa Atisevan, Ushama Bhoomi, Viruddha Aharasevan^[11], ignorance of Pratishyaya^[12], intake of Atilavana during pregnancy would be result in congenital hair loss (Khalitya).^[13] Khalitya is mainly a Pitta dominant Tridoshaja Vyadhi^[14] where Tejas Mahabhoota combining with Vatadi Dosha reaches the Shira Kapala and causes hair fall by Dahana of Roma Koopa (hair follicles).^[15] Indralupta and Ruhyam these are 2 words which is also described in Ayurveda as a symptom of Hair fall.^[16]

Ayurvedic Yogas

Sanjivani Vati, Arogyawardhini Vati, Sutshekhar Rasa, Shankha Bhasma, Asthiposhak Vati, Ashwagandharishta, Brahmi Vati, Guduchighana Vati, Amrutadi Guggula, Shatavari Kalpa, Triphala Ghrita.

Hair Care

• Always use clean and cold or lukewarm water to wash your head avoid using warm
• Regular application of oil on the
• Eat protein rich food e., soya milk, egg etc.
• Comb hair only after hair get dried after bath
• Remove stress from your
• Yogasana to be done on regular basis, Shirsasan, Shavasan, Bhramari Pranayam, Anuloma Viloma Pranayam.

Khalitya is primarily a Pitta predominant Tridoshajanya Vyadhi. But based on the predominance of Dosha, is divided into following types

1. Vataj Khalitya - Scalp appears as Agnidagdha, Shyava and
2. Pittaja Khalitya - Colour of scalp as Peeta, Neela and Harita.
3. Kaphaja Khalitya - More or less same as the colour of the skin and Snigdha.

Keshya Drugs

Keshya is a drug beneficial to hairs. Bhavprakash Nighantu has mentioned a total of 16 drugs, which possess Keshya property (mentioned in a shloka from). These drugs can be used for therapeutic and preventive purposes in hair disorders.

Conclusion

Hair is an important part of body. It enhances the beauty of individual. Incidence of hair diseases increasing day-by-day due to faulty dietary habits,