Male and Female pattern baldness.

Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. This condition is called androgenic alopecia. 

Men with this condition, called male pattern baldness, can begin suffering hair loss as early as their teens or early 20s.  

Women with this condition, called female pattern baldness, mostly don't experience noticeable thinning until their 40s or later. 

• Female pattern baldness

1. Thinning of hair on the top and crown of the head; widening of the centre part of the hair leaving the front hairline unaffected
2. Hair thinning
3. Hair fall

• Male pattern baldness

1. Hair loss typically on the top and front of the head
2. Hair thinning
3. Hair fall

Androgenic alopecia can be correlated with Khalitya disease described in Ayurveda. According to ayurveda there are three elements present in our body : vata, pitta and kapha which should be in balance. In Khalitya , aggravation of all the elements can be seen. Aggravated Vata and Pitta causes hair fall and Imbalanced kapha along with Raktha (Blood) blocks the hair follicles so no chance of regrowth of hair. 

1. Family history (heredity)
2. Hormonal changes - An underactive thyroid gland or any other hormonal disturbance such as PCOS and Diabetes
3. Medical conditions - scalp infections such as ringworm, and a hair-pulling disorder called trichotillomania
4. Excessive Hairstyles and treatments
5. Radiation therapy to the head
6. Certain Medications and supplements -  such as those used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, gout and high blood pressure

Predisposing factors

• Repeated Head bath
• Refusing regular head massage with nutrient oils.

Treatment protocol aims at:

1. Reduce the hair fall. 
2. Promote Hair growth and prevent further hair fall.
3. Maintain healthy hair with scalp.

Positive result or improvement is not adequate but can slow down and prevent the process with the following principles.

• Khadira, Sariva, Manjistha, Nimba, Kasisa  Bhasma and Karanja helps to treat the infection in the scalp and normalises the pitta dosha and reduces hair fall. 
• Brahmi,  Bhrungaraja , Amalaki, Bhumyamalaki , Jatamansi are hair tonics good for all types of hair problems. These herbs also help to improve the overall health of the scalp too. 
• Narasimha rasayana helps to maintain healthy hair and scalp and prevent further occurrence of diseases by rejuvenating the whole body.

           (The above mentioned Ayurvedic drugs are Herbs and Herbomineral preparations)

Other therapies - Mukha and Shiro Abhyanga : Oil massage on Head and face, Dhara or pouring of medicinal liquids, Virechana or Medicated purgation, Vasthi or medicated edema Nasya or nasal administration of medicine.

Khadira, Sariva, Manjistha, Nimba, Kasisa  Bhasma , Karanja

Khadira, Sariva, Manjistha, Nimba, Kasisa  Bhasma , Karanja, Brahmi,  Bhrungaraja , Amalaki, Bhumyamalaki , Jatamansi, Narasimha rasayana