PSYCHOCUTANEOUS DISORDERS IN AYURVEDA- AN APPRAISAL

Authors

  • K KAVYASHREE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v5i4.348

Keywords:

Psychodermatology, Psychosomatism, Kustha.

Abstract

Psychodermatology is a new discipline that deals with the interaction between skin and mind.Skin diseases
are considered to be a major cause of chronic suffering as they affect both body as well as mind. Psychodermatological disorders significantly affect the emotional sphere and psychosocial functioning of patients. Physiological and pathological association of these two entities is well established in ayurveda. Treatment of psychocutaneous disorders in Ayurveda is a combined approach including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. A better understanding of psychocutaneous disorders
helps in effective management and improving the quality of life of patients. The article is a narrative review with references collected from authoritative texts, hand searches, and computerized databases.

Author Biography

K KAVYASHREE

PG Scholar, Department of Mano Vigyan Avum Manasa Roga, Shri Dharmashala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hopsital, Hassan, Karnataka, India

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Published

2021-04-18

How to Cite

KAVYASHREE , K. (2021). PSYCHOCUTANEOUS DISORDERS IN AYURVEDA- AN APPRAISAL. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 5(4). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v5i4.348

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2017): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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