Abstract

A CASE STUDY OF FACIAL HIRSUTISM (AVANCHITA ROMA) BY AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

Dr. Sujata Gopalkrishna* and Dr. Vinod Jadhav

Abstract

Ones appearance bespeaks dignity and dept of his character, is generally what modern world has defined beauty as. Appearance has become an important aspect in exhibiting self confidence. And so cosmetology has become an important field. Unwanted hair (hirsuitism) present in body causes cosmetological as well as psychological problems to individuals. Such patients even experience rejection due to social stigma, specially women and at times opt for expensive cosmetic therapies which drain them financially. The reason for hirsuitism can be of unknown origin or can be secondary to underlying illness. Nowadays many depilation techniques are available like plucking, threading, shaving, waxing, electrolysis, laser therapy etc. These can have sometimes complications to patients, sometimes reoccurrence of hair is seen making it temporary result oriented and some are highly expensive for a common man to afford. In this article, have presented a case having hirsuitism at neck region. Treatment taken was lomshatana lepa (hartala, shankh, sarjakshara & manashila) externally. And internal medicines were given for underlying shaulya condition along with diet and lifestyle management. Classical formulation is taken which is easily available, cost effective and having fewer side effects to treat this condition.

Keywords: Avanchita roma, Atiloma, Facial hirsutish, Lomashatan lepa.