Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed, most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees, but other parts of the body can be affected as well1.Plaque psoriasis. This is the most common kind, and it appears as raised, red patches of skin that are covered by silvery-white scales. The patches usually develop in a symmetrical pattern on the body and tend to appear on the scalp, trunk, and limbs [1]. Ekakushta is considered as one among the Kshudrakushta and it is Vata-Kapha Pradhana Vyadhi[2] having Lakshana like Aswedana, Mahavastu and Matsya Shakalavat Twacha[3]. The main line of treatment of skin diseases in Ayurveda is repeated Samshodhana (purificatory therapies) along with Samshamana (palliative therapies). Hence in present case report a 56-year-old male patient appeared in the Swastharaksha ayurveda clinic, Gulbarga with previously diagnosed condition- psoriasis; patient was not getting any relief with allopathy line of treatment hence approached Swastharaksha ayurveda clinic for ayurvedic treatment. Presenting with symptoms of Eka-kushta covering overall scalp was treated with shodhana chikitsa i.e virechana followed by shamana chikitsa i.e internal medication and with proper guidance of Pathya-Apathya. After treatment, excellent results were noted.
Eka Kushta, Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Kushta, Shodhana Chikitsa, Shamana Chikitsa, Skin Disorder
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