Effect of an ayurvedic medication orally and shatdhauta ghrita locally in the management of vipadika kushtha (palmoplantar psoriasis) – a single case study.
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Vipadika, palmoplantar psoriasis, kushtha, chikitsa.Abstract
Introduction Cosmetic diseases are affects emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of affected person. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of “Kusthaâ€. Vipadika (palmo-plantar psoriasis) is kshudra kushtha of vata-kapha origin characterized by Panipad-sphutan (cracks), kandu (itching), teevra vedana (severe pain) in pani (palm) and pad (sole). The treatment which given in Ayurveda is shaman and shodhana. Based on the symptoms Vipadika can be correlated with palmoplantar psoriasis which is variant of psoriasis. Aim: to assess the impact of various conventional Ayurveda interventions in the management of Vipadika kushtha (palmoplantar psoriasis). Materials and Methods: The study involved the holistic treatment of 58-year-old male farmer, having complaints of:- Fissure and scaling at Bilateral soles and palm, Itching at Bilateral palm and soles, Mild pain at site, Blackish discoloration on Bilateral palm and soles (more at palm), Sometimes minor bleeding occurs from fissure, Burning Sensation also present since 4 years. Giving him an ayurvedic treatment both abhyantar as well as bahya chikitsa.Observation: before treatment patient having lots of complaints and after treatment all complaints are markedly reduced. Result: The interventions derived from Ayurveda demonstrated benefits in reducing Vipadika kushth (palmoplantar psoriasis) symptoms in the treated patient, as evidenced by improvements noted on the sign and symptoms. Discussion: Ayurveda provides diverse Chikitsa modes for managing Vipadika Kushtha. Recognizing the chronic nature of Vipadika, the study underscores the importance of long-term interventions that facilitate the patient's better integration into society and contribute to an improved quality of life.
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