Abstract

KUSHTHA ROGA - DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Anurag Narware*#

Abstract

Aim & objective: The main objective of this paper is to increase the awareness of the dermatological disorders in Ayurveda under the reasons (nidana), that why we got of Kushtha roga and how to increase the quality of life. Basis of evidence: The authentic subject material has been reviewed from Ayurveda and modern medical literature. Selected articles from dermatologic literature were reviewed and used as the basis for the discussion of how skin diseases interact with each other and affect patient‟s quality of life and selection of appropriate management. Central Message: This review is mainly focused on awareness of the dermatological disorders. Patients with the skin disorder always experience physical, mental and socioeconomic embarrassment in the society. This embarrassment leads to mental stress which further causes aggravation of preexisting disease.

Keywords: Nidana, Stress, Kushtha roga, Skin disease, Quality of life.