Abstract

UNDERSTANDING PSORIASIS THROUGH THE LENS OF VYADHIKSHAMATVA

*Dr. Mayank Singh, Dr. Shuchi Dubey and Dr. Vivek Sharma

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Abstract

Psoriasis is more than a skin condition it affects self-confidence, daily activities, and emotional well-being. Many people living with psoriasis experience visible rashes, itching, and discomfort, but they also carry the invisible burden of stress, isolation, and frustration. Modern medicine explains psoriasis as an autoimmune disorder, where the body’s own immune system becomes overactive and mistakenly attacks the skin. Treatments are often focused on controlling symptoms through medication and topical applications. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of healing, offers a different and more holistic way of looking at this condition. It views health not just as the absence of disease, but as a state of balance within the body, mind, and spirit. In this tradition, Vyadhikshamatva, our body’s natural resistance to illness plays a central role in staying healthy. When this inner strength is weakened, due to stress, poor diet, digestive problems, or an unhealthy lifestyle, the body becomes more vulnerable to diseases like Kushtha, a category of skin disorders that includes conditions similar to psoriasis. This paper explores how we can understand psoriasis more deeply through the Ayurvedic lens of Vyadhikshamatva. It combines ancient wisdom and modern science to show how supporting the body’s natural balance, through diet, lifestyle, emotional health, and mindful living, can lead to more meaningful and lasting healing. Instead of just treating the skin, we look at healing the whole person.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Vyadhikshamatva, Ayurveda, natural immunity, skin health, holistic healing, emotional well-being, Kushtha, balance, integrative care.