Abstract

A CASE REPORT OF AGNIKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MASHAKA (MOLE)

Dr. Neha Uniyal*, Dr. Sunil Gupta and Dr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma

Abstract

Mashaka a shudra rog described by acharya Sushruta in Nidan Sthan caused by Vata Dosha. It is correlated with an elevated mole or nevi. Congenital nevi are rarely cancerous so they don't harm the skin but only required removal for cosmetic purposes. Agnikarma (therapeutic heat burn) an ayurvedic procedure has a great role in treating mashaka and also there are no chances of reoccurrence too. This single case study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Agnikarma done with Panchdhatu Shalaka on Mashaka. The proper assessment was done before, during, and after treatment with a follow-up period of 2 weeks.

Keywords: Agnikarma, Mashaka, Mole, Congenital nevi.