44-years-old married man, Mr. R.K. (Pin no- 16864) consulted Chembur branch of Life Force on 3rd September 2011 for his alopecia areata. He was suffering from alopecia areata since 3-4 months. His alopecia areata patches were seen on the right side of his chin (beard area). He had 2 patches of 2-3 cms. He was also suffering from hypothyroidism. His alopecia complaint had appeared due to the emotional trauma that he experienced as his child was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 3 months back. He had taken allopathic treatments, but those medications did not give him a significant relief.
The patient was a non-vegetarian by diet. He didn’t have any particular liking and disliking for food. He didn’t like to eat food items which were made from maida. He had the habit of taking alcohol once in a month. He was intolerant to the hot weather. His thirst, bowel movements, urination, and sleep were normal. His perspiration was very less.
He was a financial adviser. His wife was working as an executive in a health company. He had two daughters who were 5 years and 3 years old.
He was confident, extra cautious, and anxious in nature. He never used to express his emotion in front of anyone. He was concerned and worried about his daughters and wife.
In his family, his mother had hypothyroidism and his aunt had diabetes.
Dr. Shah studied his case in detail and prescribed him 2 doses of Lycopodium and his research based molecules for alopecia areata.
He visited Life Force on 14th December 2011 for a follow-up. There was a little improvement observed in his patches, and one new patch was seen. His thyroid was under control, and he was not taking on any thyroid supplement. Some changes were done in his medicines by Dr. Shah.
He gave his next follow-up on 23rd March 2012. There was still no change in his patches, but his thyroid was under control.
Later, he visited the clinic after one and a half years on 28th October 2013. His previous alopecia patches had improved. A few new spots were seen on the right of chin. The patient was suffering acute pharyngitis and rhinitis. His thyroid was under control. After studying his case further in detail, a medicine was prescribed by Dr. Shah.
On his follow-up on 21st January 2014, his alopecia patches on the left chin area were totally recovered only patches on the right side were present. His pharyngitis and rhinitis complaints were also recovered.
On his follow-up on 31st October 2014, he reported an improvement in his condition. No new patches were observed. He started the thyroid supplement after Dr. Shah’s advice.
After this, he took a gap of medicine for two years. He again visited the Life Force on 17th December 2016 and reported a significant improvement in all his complaints. His alopecia patches on left and right chin were totally recovered. But, his TSH level was low and his pharyngitis complaints had appeared again. So, Dr. Shah prescribed the required medicine.
Then, the patient gave his follow-up on 10th Feb 2017 and reported a significant improvement in all his complaints. His alopecia areata patches were completely cured. He presented a noticeable hair regrowth.
He is still continuing the treatment for further recovery.
Conclusion:
Homeopathic medicines are deep acting and aim at curing auto-immune conditions like alopecia areata effectively, by treating multiple factors responsible for alopecia areata, such as stress, hormonal disturbances, nutritional deficiency, systemic illness, genetic tendency, and other responsible factors effectively.
- Written by Dr. Priyanka A, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah