Abstract

DERMATOLOGICAL MANIFESTATION OF VISHA – A REVIEW

Dr. Chandan Bhimrao Khairkar*

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Abstract

Background:- Ayurveda is an ancient science in Indian system of medicine. The foundation of Ayurveda is based on eight clinical branches (Ashtang Ayurveda). Among these branches Agadtantra is one of the clinical branches in which treatment of various poison is described. We aim to evaluate this knowledge regarding dermatological manifestation due to Visha (toxins) and contemporary knowledge. Method:- The references available regarding the different type of poison and their dermatological manifestation in classical text were studied and compared with the available information in the contemporary medical literatures. Results:- The term visha and its type incorporates all kind of toxin. Initially, exposure to sthavara visha manifests into contact dermatitis and jangama visha manifests into contact urticaria. Dooshivisha and gara visha can be understood in terms with pesticide exposure, cosmetic toxicity, occupational exposure etc. Conclusion:- The dermatological play clear cut role in diagnosis and prognosis. The abundant reference in Ayurveda literatures regarding same is useful at exploring the causative factors through toxicological aspect.

Keywords: Agada, Dermatology, Skin, Toxicology, Toxin, Visha.