Management of Ekakushta (Psoriasis) in Children Through Ayurveda – A Case Study

Nayan Kumar S; Shailaja U | Ganesh K R; Kavya

Title:
Management of Ekakushta (Psoriasis) in Children Through Ayurveda – A Case Study

Authors:
Kavya | Nayan Kumar S | Shailaja U | Ganesh K R

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Kavya | Nayan Kumar S | Shailaja U | Ganesh K R "Management of Ekakushta (Psoriasis) in Children Through Ayurveda – A Case Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-5, October 2024, pp.737-741, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd69444.pdf

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Abstract :
Skin is the mirror which reflects the harmony of internal functions of body. Any changes in skin colour disturbs the patient both mentally and physically1. According to Ayurveda skin is one of the essential sense organ. As skin covers the whole body, Bhrajaka pitta should be maintained in a proper state, an imbalance in vata, bhrajaka pitta and kapha may cause skin diseases2. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which scaling and itching in the papulosquamous lesion of skin, where genetic and environment factors have a significant role. It is estimated that psoriasis affects around 2% to 3% of world’s population3. Treatment available in contemporary medicine has its own limitations and side effects. Our classical texts, including the Charaka Samhita discused skin diseases in the Kushta chapter. Main line of treatment for ekakushta in Ayurveda is Shodhana(purification) and Shamana(pacification). A case study of a 13-year-old female patient with psoriasis, characterized by erythematous plaques on the head, abdomen, hands, and legs, managed with Ayurvedic intervention and significant changes were observed and recorded.

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Unique Identification Number : IJTSRD69444

Published In : Volume-8 | Issue-5, October 2024

Page Number(s) : 737-741

Publisher Name : IJTSRD | www.ijtsrd.com | E-ISSN 2456-6470

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