In recent years there is a notable rise in skin disorders which are attributed to various factors including poverty, inadequate sanitation, illiteracy, malnutrition and improper skin care practices. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda are considered under the broad heading of Kushta and they are of 2 types, Namely Maha Kushta and Kshudra Kushta. Dadru Kushta is one among the Kshudra Kushta and it is mainly of Kapha Pitta Pradhana Twak Vikara. It is characterised by Kandu, Raga, Daha, Pidaka, Utsanna Mandala. Based on the similar clinical features Dadru Kushta can be closely compared with Tinea Corporis which considered under the superficial fungal infection of the skin. Case: The present study was conducted on a 43-year-old male patient came with complaints of elevated circular lesions just below the umbilicus and lateral side of right thigh region with severe itching, burning sensation and reddish discoloration since 1 ½ year. Materials and methods: He was treated with Navakashaya Ghana Vati internally and Prapunnatadi Lepa externally for 30 days. After completion of treatment, significant improvement was observed in parameters like Kandu, Raga, Daha, Pidaka, Utsanna Mandala during the followup period of 40 days. The drug effect suggested a sustained impact on the Dadru Kushta. Results: Both Navakashaya Ghana Vati and Prapunnatadi Lepa having Kushtaghna, Kandughna, Krimighna properties helps in the elimination of aggravated Doshas. Thus breaks the Samprapti of Vyadhi. Conclusion: The patient in this case study experienced relief in the symptoms and obtained better results. So, in this article we are going to discuss a case study of Dadru Kushta successfully treated with Shamana line of treatment.
Dadru Kushta, Tinea corporis, Shamana Chikitsa, Navakashaya Ghana Vati, Prapunnatadi Lepa.
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