Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA KUSHTA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Neethi Raveendran, Dr. Chetana S. Mugali* and Dr. Sanath Kumar D. G.

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Abstract

Skin disorders in Ayurveda have been mentioned under the broad heading of Kushta. There are 2 types of Kusta namely Maha kushta and kshudra kushta. Vipadika is a type of kshudra kusta. Which is characterised by Sphutanam (fissures) in palms or soles with Theevra Vedana (severe pain).Based on the symptoms Vipadika can be compared with palmo-plantar psoriasis. In present case report a patient complaints of dryness and cracking of both soles associated with bleeding and pain since 2 years was treated with Shodhana (virechana) and Shamana aoushadhi, shown a significant results.

Keywords: Kushta, Vipadika, palmar and plantar psoriasis, Shodhana, Shamana.