Abstract
Kushtha is one of the Raktavaha srotas vyadhi explained in Ayurvedic literature. Scalp psoriasis (kitibha kushtha) is a chronic autoimmune disease (caused by ones’ own immune system) that causes skin cells to reproduce too quickly. It is one of the mahagadas, having chirkaalin utpatti, sthiti and laya. It is tridosha pradhan disease with dominance of kapha dosha is crucial. Kushtha is one of dushta karma, doshajanya vyadhi, and is one of the chronic diseases that takes longer time to get cured. In this case study, A 43-year-old male came to OPD with the complains of Shiro Kandu (itching on scalp), Kesha Patan (hair fall), Darunaka (Dandruff) for about a year and was diagnosed with scalp psoriasis. Patient developed small black skin lesion on frontal region of scalp with severe itching and roughness at same place. Jalaukaavacharana and internal medicines such as Kanchana rasayana, Pachaka churna, arogyavardhini Gandhaka rasayan, Krimikuthar rasa, along with external medication including Fungiwin cream, Udwartana with lodhra and amlaki powder were prescribed. Suitable ahar and vihar were prescribed to the patient to support faster recovery. Results showed that Jalaukaavacharana, internal medicines along with dietary and lifestyle modification remarkedly and completely cured kitibha kushtha in 75 days without the need of hospitalisation.
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