Abstract
In Ayurveda all the skin diseases have been discussed under the ‘Vyadhi Kushtha’ Ekakushtha is one among Kshudra Kushtha. Kshudra are the Vyadhis which do not cause any major systemic involvement but their appearance disturbs mental condition of the patient as the disease doesn’t leave patient easily. They are not easy to treat as recurrence rate is very high. The clinical feature of Ekakushtha described represents remission, relapse and seasonal variation which are also present in Psoriasis. Modern medical science treats Psoriasis with PUVA, corticosteroids etc. But these therapies give serious side effects like hepatic and nephrotoxicity, bone marrow depression etc. Hence, it is the need of time to find out safe and effective treatment for Psoriasis and here Ayurveda plays an important role. Treatment modality of Ayurveda provides long lasting results and a better life to patients through its three basic principles i.e. Shodhana, Shamana and Nidan Parivarjana. Here we are reporting a 50-year-old female patient having symptoms of Ekakushtha since last 4 years. She was suffering from large round erythematous scaly patches over her B/L knee and elbow joint and also severe itching and dryness over affected lesions. There was no such significant past history of any other chronic illness. The patient was treated with Panchkarma i.e Vamana karma followed by Oral medications. Patient reported symptomatic improvement after the course of Vamana Karma.
Highlights
Human skin is considered, as the largest organ of the integumentary system, it is the vehicle for the biological and social communication to the external world
In Ayurveda all the skin diseases have been discussed under the Vyadhi “Kushtha” Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) is one among Kshudra-Kushtha
Shodhana Chikitsa forms the mainstay of treatment for all major skin diseases in Ayurveda which helps to remove the deep seated Dosha’s from the root itself
Summary
As the largest organ of the integumentary system, it is the vehicle for the biological and social communication to the external world. In most person healthy skin plays a major role and is a key component of the image they present to the outside world. Those with skin disease are often stigmatized, due to appearance they belief is a result of a contagious disease (2). In Ayurveda all the skin diseases have been discussed under the Vyadhi “Kushtha” Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) is one among Kshudra-Kushtha. Shodhana Chikitsa forms the mainstay of treatment for all major skin diseases in Ayurveda which helps to remove the deep seated Dosha’s from the root itself.
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