Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SHVITRA (VITILIGO): A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Megha Kumawat, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Dr. Brahmanand Sharma, Dr. Mahaveer Bairwa and Dr. Jyoti Prajapati

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Abstract

A skin condition called Vitiligo (also known as “Shvitra”) causes the skin to become white in section and lose its colour in blotches. Even with the region of body parts implicated, the extent and rate of spread remain unpredictable. Oral cavity and hairs may also be affected. People of any age or gender can get vitiligo. It is seen as an autoimmune condition that kills the skin’s melanocytes. Additionally, there is a potential that it will run in the family and that it is caused by medications like chemotherapy. According to Ayurveda, Chardivegadharan, Atisevan of Amla-Katu- Ushna- Lavan- Madhur Aaharsevan, Viruddhahara and Ati Matra Bhojan, in addition to Navann Sevan and Dadhi Sevan, may be causes of Shvitra. These hetu causes the Tridosha to become vitiated, especially the Pitta dosha, which intensifies the skin’s Mansa, Udak and Rakta and represents heat as fire. According to Ayurveda, Shvitra is Deergha Roga and should be treated right away with psoralea corylifolia, oil application, and sun exposure as purifying and pacification therapies.

Keywords: Autoimmune disorder, Tridosha, Shvitra, Vitiligo.