Abstract

EFFECT OF PRAPUNNATAKADI LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA (ECZEMA)- A CASE STUDY

Akash Narendra Sangwai* and Anjali D. Kamat

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Abstract

All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been described under the heading of „Kustha‟, which are further divided into Maha Kustha & Kshudra Kustha. Vicharchika is one of the Kshudra Kustha runs a chronic course generally considered difficult to cure & even if it is cured relapses are common; it is characterized with symptoms, namely Kandu (itching), Srava (discharge), Pidika (vesicles), and Shyavata (discolouration). Vicharchika is often correlated to eczema based on the clinical presentations. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. Vicharchika, according to Ayurveda is Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara being involved of three Dosha with dominance of Kapha. Vicharchika can be well treated with the help of Ayurvedic medicine. The present case study is a successful ayurvedic management of a case of vicharchika (eczema). Here is a case report of a 9 years old male having complaints of dakshin hasta pradeshi twakasphutan, twakadaran, kandu, daha, jalstrava since last 2 months. he was treated with ayurvedic drugs which gives effective result in treating with Ayurveda. A remarkable improvement in the condition was observed in a span of 30 days.

Keywords: Prapunnatakadi lepa, Vicharchika, kshudra kushta, atopic dermatitis, Eczema.