Abstract
Background: Psoriasis is a non-infectious chronic inflammatory disease of skin characterized by well-defined erythematous plaques with silvery scales having chronic fluctuatory course affecting both sex and different age groups. In India, its prevalence varies from 0.84% - 6%. Psoriasis can be correlated to different varieties of (Skin diseases) like or due to the resemblances of signs and symptoms. The etiological factors explained for can be classified as and. Each plays an important role in the manifestation of the disease. As Ayurveda emphasizes as the first line of treatment to treat a disease, so it is essential to prevent the manifestation of the disease and further to check the progression of the disease through and which the unique contributions of Ayurvedic science are. Aim & Obective: The objective of this review is to assess dietary factors which play a role in psoriasis. Discussion: The risk of dietary factors & their interactions in psoriasis is discussed. Conclusion: In this review, dietary factors which play a role in psoriasis are assessed and their potential benefit is evaluated.
 Keyword: Psoriasis, Kushtha, Pathya, Apathya, Ahara Vihara, Sadvritta.
Highlights
Psoriasis is a one of the dermatological problems of unknown1 | Nov- 2020 | Vol 08th | Issue: 6th www.ayurlog.comE- ISSN: 2320-7329 etiological factors
Though the modern science does not explain the specific cause for the manifestation of psoriasis, but Ayurveda has clearly described the causes leading to Kushta [5] as Aharaja, Viharaja Nidanas, Sadvritta Apalana and following the Pathya could help the future generations to avoid Kushta and to check its progression and remission for those already afflicted with
Psoriasis is considered as a Tcell-mediated inflammatory skin disease which is characterized by hyper proliferation and poor differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes
Summary
It is a Chronic, genetically determined, inflammatory and proliferative disease characterized by dry, well circumscribed, silvery scaling papules and plaques, present over extensor surfaces and scalp of various sizes with spontaneous remission, relapse and seasonal variation [1]. In Ayurveda, all skin diseases are included under the term Kushtha. Though the modern science does not explain the specific cause for the manifestation of psoriasis, but Ayurveda has clearly described the causes leading to Kushta [5] as Aharaja, Viharaja Nidanas, Sadvritta Apalana and following the Pathya could help the future generations to avoid Kushta and to check its progression and remission for those already afflicted with.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
