Paediatric Alopecia Areata: Successful Treatment and hair regrowth using Yoga Prana Vidya Healing Protocols

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an immune-mediated, non-scarring hair loss disorder affecting up to 20% of paediatric dermatology patients. Conventional therapies—including topical corticosteroids, contact immunotherapy, and emerging JAK(Janus Kinases) inhibitors—carry risks of systemic side effects and variable response rates in children. Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) healing integrates physical exercises, regulated breathing, meditation, and pranic energy healing to restore psycho-physiological balance and may offer a no-risk alternative for paediatric AA. Objective: To report reversal of AA demonstrating complete hair regrowth following a structured 15-week YPV healing protocol. Methods: A normally healthy 7-year-old boy presented with multiple, well-demarcated scalp patches of hair loss. The patient underwent allopathic treatment for a month without success. The patient’s family sought YPV healing sessions from a senior Trainer-healer who conducted a YPV intervention, with 73 healing sessions spread over 15 weeks. consisting of pranic healing sessions while the boy was asked to do rhythmic breathing daily for a few minutes. Photographic documentation, and regular patient feedback were collected from the patient’s family. Results: Hair regrowth was first noted at week 2, By week 8, coverage exceeded 75%, and complete regrowth was achieved by week 15. The patient reported marked reductions in anxiety and improved quality-of-life. No adverse events or discomfort were observed throughout the intervention. Conclusion: This study illustrates the potential efficacy and safety of YPV healing protocols for paediatric AA. Controlled trials are suggested to validate these findings, define optimal dosing, and elucidate mechanisms of action.