Ayurvedic Approach to Atopic Dermatitis-A Case Report

Authors

  • Akshatha Somayaji
  • Giri Prashatha K G Professor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i12.1164

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Vicharchika Kushtha, Atopic Dermatitis, Vidangadi Churna Prayoga, Vidanga Patra Lepa

Abstract

Skin conditions are estimated to affect 1.8 billion people at any point of time according to WHO, which not only cause physical discomfort, but it affects psychologically also. Skin diseases are discussed in detail across Ayurveda treatises as Kushtha, which is further divided into Maha Kushtha and Kshudra Kushtha. Here, A male patient complaining of blackish discoloration along with pustules and mild discharge was diagnosed as Atopic Dermatitis-Vicharchika based on the signs and symptoms and was treated with Vidangadi Churna orally and Vidanga Patra for external application for a period of 21 days with dietary and lifestyle modifications.

Author Biographies

Akshatha Somayaji

PG Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Dravyaguna, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research,
Bengaluru

Giri Prashatha K G, Professor

Professor,

Department of Dravyaguna

SRi Sri College of Ayurvedic Scienc and Research

Bengaluru

Additional Files

Published

2024-01-06

How to Cite

Somayaji, A., & Prashatha K G, G. . (2024). Ayurvedic Approach to Atopic Dermatitis-A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(12). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i12.1164

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 12 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Case Report

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