Causes Of Alopecia Areata

The cause of alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder. As per Ayurveda, elevated levels of Kapha combine with Rakta and block the hair follicles, cutting off their nutrition source. This prevents new hair growth and causes the existing hair to fall off. Other causes are the modern lifestyle, avoidance of head baths, usage of harmful shampoos, allergic manifestations, avoidance of head massage, which leads to poor hygiene of the scalp, and vitiation of doshas, which causes the loss of hair.