AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH ON VIPADIKA KUSHTA

Abstract

Good skin is an integral part of health. In the present era, skin diseases are becoming a major hazard for mental health more than physical harm as it attributes the cosmetic harmony. Skin diseases are the outcome of improper food habits and lifestyles. Ayurveda has described all the skin diseases under the heading of Kushta. It is further divided into Maha Kushta and Kshudra Kushta. Vipadika is a common disorder of skin mentioned under Kshudraroga characterized by fissures and cracks in the hand and feet with severe pain.1Vata Kapha Dosha is involved in this disease. The main features are Panipada Sputana along with Kandu, Thivravedana and Raga.2 It can be compared with palmoplantar psoriasis in modern science. It is an auto-immune condition, characterized by red scaly patches on palm and soles often with fissures and bleeding. Ayurvedic treatment is very effective in these conditions. A 49-year-old male patient came to KVG Ayurveda Medical College, KC, OPD with complaints of itching, scaly lesion and pain in palms and soles, for 4 months. According to Lakshanas, it is diagnosed as Vipadika and treated with Shodhana, Shamana and Rasayana Oushadis and the patient got good relief. Ayurvedic treatment is very effective in the management of skin diseases because Ayurveda removes Doshas from its root. The present case study proves the Ayurvedic management of Vipadika Kushta is very effective with promising results. Keywords: Vipadika Kushta, palmo plantar psoriasis, Shodana, Shamana, Rasayana.