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AYURVEDIC PRINCIPLES IN MANAGEMENT OF YVANG BY MEDICINE AND LEECH THERAPY -CASE REPORT

Dr. Rani Rajoriya*, Dr. Prakash Joshi, Dr. Yogesh Wane

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In Ayurvedic literature, all skin diseases are mostly classified under the title of Kushtha and Kshudra Roga. A healthy body always reflects beautiful, glowing skin and hair. The skin is the boundary between our external environment and us. Healthy skin increases a person's confidence level. Vyanga is a skin disease acharya sushrut described under kshudra rogas in Nidan Sthan. Vyanga is a disease that decreases the glowing complexion of the face and affects the skin. Vyanga is one of the Kshudrarogas, characterised by the presence of Niruja and Shavavarna Mandalas, and tanu mandal on the face. On the basis of clinical features, it can be compared with facial melanosis, one of the hyperpigmented disorders. Facial melanosis refers to abnormal hyperpigmentation on the face, dark patches or spots. Its common area effect on malar and centrofacial regions. Vyanga is a common disease known to us for thousands of years. Though it is considered a Kshudra Roga, it has got a major importance as a cosmetic problem in society. In its pathogenesis, various factors like genetic predisposition, UV rays, cosmetics and hormonal drugs play an important role. According to Ayurveda, it occurs due to excessive Krodh and Ayas. As a result, vitiated doshas, mainly Pitta along with Vata, produce black patches on the face, which are called Vyang. Vyang is a Rakta pradoshja vikar, and in its probably Doshas involved are Udaan vaayu, Bharajak pitta and Dushya Ras and Rakta dhatu, as this condition disturbs our mental and physical state.

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