A Software Engineer’s Journey from Patchy Beard to Full Growth with Homeopathy for Alopecia Areata
Mr. R.G. (Patient ID: 56640), a 31-year-old software engineer, consulted Life Force on 11th January 2025 for the treatment of alopecia areata—an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles, resulting in sudden, patchy hair loss. He had been experiencing patchy hair loss over the beard area for the past three months, with a gradual increase in the size of the patches. Before visiting Life Force, he had undergone steroidal treatment, which yielded no significant improvement.
During the detailed case-taking process, it was noted that Mr. R.G. had three small patches of hair loss on his beard. In addition to the physical symptoms, several emotional and psychological traits were observed. He was described as short-tempered, highly attached to his family, and extremely work-oriented. He expressed anger easily and was fastidious, impulsive, and irritable when things did not go according to his wishes. Mild anxiety related to future uncertainty was also noted. On the general level, he had a marked craving for sweets and a specific aversion to all vegetables.
After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed Lycopodium 30 along with other individualized homeopathic medicines tailored to his case.
Follow-ups:
10th March 2025 (After 2 Months): No improvement was reported. In fact, a 10% increase in the size of two patches was observed.
4th May 2025: The progression of the patches had stopped. For the first time, new hair growth was noticed over the previously bald patches.
8th July 2025 (After 6 Months): A significant improvement was observed, with 80% hair regrowth noted over all three patches. No new patches had developed.
7th September 2025: Mr. R.G. reported complete hair regrowth over all three patches, with no evidence of active hair loss or new patch formation.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment in managing alopecia areata. Despite the initial aggravation, consistent treatment over eight months resulted in complete regrowth of hair in the affected areas. The case also highlights the importance of addressing underlying emotional and psychological factors in chronic autoimmune conditions. With the right approach, even stubborn cases unresponsive to conventional therapies can show remarkable recovery through classical homeopathy.
- Case study written by Dr. Dhanashree Patil, Associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)