Abstract

AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ECZEMA/VICHARCHIKA: A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Bharti, Dr. Subhash Sharma, Dr. Gaurishankar Yadav and Dr. Itishree Bandana Rath

Abstract

Kushtha has been described in Ayurveda as a condition which deforms or despises the skin. In Charak samhita, vicharchika finds its place among 11 kshudra kushtha. This condition can be analogue to chronic eczema in modern medicine which is an inflammatory condition of skin presented by erythema with vesicular eruptions and itching. When the condition becomes chronic, it will convert into discolored, scaly, crusted lesion which can disfigure the involved skin cosmetologically. Coping with eczema is a challenge, both physically and emotionally. This disease can affect the quality of life due to embarrassments from the skin lesions. Presently, fate of the disease is that still its cause is unclear and secondarily, there is no perfect treatment in modern side. Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice which has emerged out as a boon in such disorder as the principles of ayurveda focus on tridosha and prakriti. Ayurveda believes in balancing tridoshas, thereby correcting the pathology or vikriti in the body. The present case report includes the management of vicharchika in a male patient with the ayurvedic shaman yoga which showed significant improvement in all signs and symptoms.

Keywords: Kushtha, vicharchika, Ayurveda, Eczema.