Abstract

MANEGMENT OF KITIBHA KUSHTA (GUTTATE PSORIASIS) THROUGH AYURVEDA- A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Abhilash D. Pardhekar*, Dr. Shilpa Varade, Dr. Vinod M. Chaudhari, Dr. Minal Sawadatkar, Dr. Ashvini D. Pardhekar, Dr. Shashank Gotarkar

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Abstract

Skin conditions are frequently seen as a result of a changed lifestyle, inadequate exercise, poor hygiene, emotional stress, and bad eating habits. Maha Kushta (major skin disorders) and Kshudra Kushta (minor skin diseases) are two categories of Kushta (skin diseases). Kitibha Kushta (Guttate Psoriasis), which shares signs and symptoms with Guttate psoriasis, is a kind of Kshudra Kushta that is frequently observed today. Guttate psoriasis requires long-term treatment due to its recurrent nature. By treating the illness and avoiding recurrence, ayurveda produces long-lasting results. Within this case study A 30- year-old guy who had numerous little red lesions on his chest, back, tummy, and both upper limbs and had been itching for two years presented to the OPD with this complaint and was given Shodhana Chikitsa treatment. (Body purification treatment) using Vaman Karma (Therapeutic Emesis) and Shaman Chikitsa (Alleviating treatment) using internally Arogyavardhini Vati, Gomutra Arka, Panchatikta Ghrita, and 777 Oil, Atrisor Cream, P-sora powder for external application for 1 month. The PASI score was 13.2 before treatment, after 15 days it was 3, after 30 days it was 0.4 and after 45 days it was reduced to 0. Patient got relief in the symptoms. Better result achieved in this case using Shodhana and Shaman Chikitsa.

Keywords: Kitibha Kushta, Guttate Psoriasis, Shodhana Chikitsa, Shamana Chikitsa.