Abstract

A CASE STUDY- TO ASSESS EFFICACY OF AYURVEDIC REGIMEN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SCALP PSORIASIS

*Dr. Veenu Yadav, Dr. Rajesh Meshram, Dr. Swati Nagpal and Dr. Shwetal Shivhare

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Abstract

Psoriasis is a common autoimmune skin disease characterized by raised patches of abnormal skin. The scalp is also characteristically affected in many people, like psoriasis anywhere on the body, scalp plaques produce excess scale and can itch. It may occur as one or several patches and even affect the whole scalp. Due to altered life style, lack of physical exercise, unhygienic, mental stress, over eating, skin diseases are commonly observed cause. Scalp psoriasis somewhat difficult to treat when the scalp is covered with hair sufficient to act a barrier to the application of topical medications. Objective: To assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic regimen in the management of scalp psoriasis. Methodology: Pt of age 27years came to the hospital with complaint of itching over the scalp, brownish patch with dry scalp, dandruff and on/off white flaking on the scalp. Treatment: Virechana karma was planned followed by Shamana drugs along with local application. Discussion and Conclusion: Patient got symptomatic relief.

Keywords: Psoraisis, Autoimmune, Scalp, Patch.