A REVIEW ON NIDANPANCHAK OF ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS W.S.R. TO EKAKUSHTA
Sakshi Patil*, Jaikrishna Chhangani and Pramod Garje
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Abstract
Skin is one among the five Gnanendriya adhistana as described in
Ayurvedic texts, which is responsible for „Sparsha Gyanam‟ or touch
sensation; therefore, it plays a great role in physical and mental
wellbeing of any individual. The unbroken skin is the nature‟s dressing
over the body. Ichthyosis vulgaris (IV) is a genetic skin condition of
autosomal dominant inheritance. Ichthyosis vulgaris is the most
common type of ichthyosis, with an incidence of 1:250 live births. In
Ayurveda, the description of Kushta-roga viz. Eka kushta finds
similarity with Ichthyosis vulgaris. The aim of this review is to
correlate the nidanpanchak of Ekakushta to ichthyosis vulgaris. The
Ayurvedic treatment and management of ichthyosis vulgaris can be
planned properly after understanding the nidanpanchak of Ekakushta. Methods – In
Ayurveda, the description of Kushta-roga viz. Eka kushta finds similarity with Ichthyosis
vulgaris. The common symptoms of ichthyosis vulgaris are palmar and plantar hyper
linearity, keratosis pilaris, hyperkeratosis, xerosis, and excess scaling which are also
characterised to Ekakushta. The term ichthyosis coined from Greek word „fish‟, so as the Eka
kushta Symptom as „Matsya Shakalopamam‟ in Sanskrit which means the scales of fish. The
barrier abnormality per se may elicit epidermal inflammation, hyperproliferation and
hyperkeratosis, potentially contributing to the patient‟s skin symptoms. Despite this and other
new knowledge about pathology, treatment of ichthyosis often remains unsatisfactory. Result
– Manifestation and the aetiopathogenesis of both Ichthyosis vulgaris and Ekakushta are
similar. Conclusion – The Nidanpanchaka of Ekakushta can be correlated with Ichthyosis
vulgaris which can be useful for treatment also.
Keywords: Ichthyosis vulgaris (IV), Ekakushta, Nidanpanchaka, Matsya Shakalopamam, Hyperkeratosis.
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