Pediatric alopecia areata associated with emotional stress: A homoeopathic case analysis

June 2026 in “ International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences ”

Sandeep Patil, Vidya Prakash Dudhate

This case analysis examines a 7-year-old girl with alopecia areata linked to emotional stress and family conflicts. The child was treated with homeopathic remedies Tellurium 30 and Nux Vomica 30, tailored to her mental and physical symptoms. The treatment led to a reduction in itching, decreased hair shedding, and visible hair regrowth, highlighting the potential of individualized homeopathic management in pediatric alopecia areata cases associated with emotional stress.

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