Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Ayurveda views this as a complex Tridosha imbalance involving "poison-like" toxins (Dooshi Visha) that have settled in the tissues over a long period. The immune system becomes confused and attacks the skin cells, leading to purplish, itchy, flat-topped bumps. It is deeply connected to stress and trapped heat in the body.

Hair Fall (Khalitya): Often caused by excess Pitta. The heat rises to the head and literally "burns" the hair roots, causing them to fall out. Alopecia (Indralupta): This is where Kapha blocks the hair follicles (Romakupa). The path is blocked, so even if the root is alive, the new hair cannot push through the surface, leading to patches of baldness.

These are chronic conditions where the body’s detoxification system is failing. Psoriasis (Kitibha): Often a Vata-Kapha disorder. The skin becomes dry, rough, and scales over like the bark of a tree because the body is reproducing skin cells too fast in a chaotic attempt to protect itself. Eczema (Vicharchika): Can be dry (Vata) or weeping/oozing (Pitta-Kapha). It represents a "boiling over" of internal toxins that irritate the skin surface.