Open AccessEFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN KESHA VIKARA (HAIR RELATED DISORDERS): A REVIEW ARTICLE
Author(s) -
Verity Markhap,
Khagen Basumatary,
Karab Ali
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj3409082021
Subject(s) - causation , relation (database) , psychology , scalp , medicine , dermatology , epistemology , computer science , philosophy , database
Trichology is the study of hair and scalp, the Ayurvedic classics presents many such contexts which can contribute to understanding the concept of trichology in Ayurveda. Hair related disorders are one of the challenging diseases in today’s world, where every person is conscious about their outer physical appearance, hair being one of most of the most important features. Nowadays, Stress has been one of the leading roles in causing diseases, many studies depict the relation of stress and hair related disorders also. Understanding and analyzing the various concept of trichology in Ayurveda, correlating with the other established studies would aid in a proper understanding of the role of a psychological factor in the causation of Kesha Vikara (Hair related disorder).Keywords: Ayurveda, trichology, psychological factors, hair related disorder.