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A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda

Siddhesh Rajendra Kanade, Yogesh Damodar Kutte, Aarti Kharode, Mrudula Swami.


Abstract
Hair (Kesha) in Ayurveda is more than a physical feature; it is an indicator of systemic health, a diagnostic tool, and a therapeutic focus. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe Kesha as either a Mala (waste product) or an Upadhatu (secondary tissue derivative) of Asthi Dhatu, with detailed insights into its physiological formation, diagnostic relevance, and therapeutic maintenance. This article explores the Ayurvedic perspective on Kesha in depth, including cultural-historical references from Vedas, Puranas, and Itihasa, alongside contemporary biomedical correlations. It also outlines gaps in current research and suggests future directions for integrative trichology. By synthesizing traditional and modern insights, the paper highlights the potential of Kesha Sharira in preventive and clinical dermatology.

Key words: Kesha, Ayurveda, Asthi Dhatu, Upadhatu, Dhatu Sarata, hair disorders, integrative dermatology, trichology, Parikshya Bhava.


 
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Kanade SR, Kutte YD, Kharode A, Swami M. A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. AAM. 2026; 15(3): 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296

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Kanade SR, Kutte YD, Kharode A, Swami M. A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. https://www.aamjournal.in/?mno=239296 [Access: June 29, 2026]. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296

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Kanade SR, Kutte YD, Kharode A, Swami M. A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. AAM. 2026; 15(3): 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


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Kanade SR, Kutte YD, Kharode A, Swami M. A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. AAM. (2026), [cited June 29, 2026]; 15(3): 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


Harvard Style

Kanade, S. R., Kutte, . Y. D., Kharode, . A. & Swami, . M. (2026) A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. AAM, 15 (3), 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


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Kanade, Siddhesh Rajendra, Yogesh Damodar Kutte, Aarti Kharode, and Mrudula Swami. 2026. A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15 (3), 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


Chicago Style

Kanade, Siddhesh Rajendra, Yogesh Damodar Kutte, Aarti Kharode, and Mrudula Swami. "A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda." Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine 15 (2026), 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Kanade, Siddhesh Rajendra, Yogesh Damodar Kutte, Aarti Kharode, and Mrudula Swami. "A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda." Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine 15.3 (2026), 615-627. Print. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Kanade, S. R., Kutte, . Y. D., Kharode, . A. & Swami, . M. (2026) A Review of Trichology (Kesh sharir) and its clinical application in Ayurveda. Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15 (3), 615-627. doi:10.5455/AAM.239296


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