Ayurvedic Management of Folliculitis Decalvans

September 2025 in “ AYUSHDHARA ”

Arun TV, M. Chitra, Benil PB

Folliculitis Decalvans Staphylococcus aureus Ayurvedic methods Saribadyasavam Gopichandanadi gutika Guduchyadi kwatha Shatadhoutha grita

TLDR Ayurvedic treatment relieved a 5-year-old girl's scalp infection symptoms in two weeks.

The article discusses a case of Folliculitis Decalvans in a 5-year-old girl, characterized by pustular eruptions and scaling on the scalp, caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The condition was treated using Ayurvedic methods, including internal medications like Saribadyasavam and Gopichandanadi gutika, and external applications such as Guduchyadi kwatha and Shatadhoutha grita. After two weeks, the patient showed relief from symptoms, demonstrating the potential effectiveness of Ayurvedic management in treating infectious scalp diseases.

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