Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VIRAL WARTS- A CASE STUDY WITH LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr. Pooja Prasad* and Dr. Santosh Kumar Vishwakarma

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Abstract

Viral warts are benign, epithelial tumors that appear on the surface of the skin. The virus triggers extra cellular growth that makes the outer cell growth thicker and hard. This can grow on any part of the skin. In Ayurveda the description of viral warts resembles Charmakila. The aim of treatment is to restrict the symptoms of the given complaints. A 45-year-old female was present with the symptoms of viral warts, hypopigmented patches on abdominal wall, oral lichen planus, herpes simplex on her lower lip and back pain which were treated via ayurvedic treatment. During the course of oral medicines only, warts fell off spontaneously from the site with scar behind.

Keywords: Viral warts; Charmakila; Ayurveda; Skin disease.