Abstract

A CASE REPORT ON MANAGEMENT OF MUKHDOOSHIKA W.S.R. TO ACNE VULGARIS

Indu Madaan* and Dr. Sujata Yadav

Abstract

Mukha dushika or Yuvan pidika is a disease which affects almost 80% of adolescents. It is one of the kshudra rogas mentioned in Ayurveda. The prevalence of this disease is increasing day by day, in the adults especially in the age group of 11-30 years. Vitiation of Kapha, Vata and Rakta Dhatu in body leads to development of mukhdooshika which presents as Shalmalikantak (Round thorn like) structure. Symptoms of Mukhadushika show close resemblance to acne vulgaris which is due to bacterial infection and inflammatory factors. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory condition of skin in youth. It is a chronic disease involving blockage and inflammation of pilosebaceous units. Acne can presents as noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions, or a mixture of both, affecting mostly the face but also the back and chest. The Chikitsa (Treatment) mentioned in classics are Siravyadha (Blood letting), Pralepa (local application), Abhyanga and Shaman Aushada (Internal medicine) with nidaan parivarjana (Prevention). This study was aimed to assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatments in managing Mukhadushika. The treatment protocol consisted of Virechana (Purgation) followed by Jaloukavacharana (Leech therapy) and Shamanoushadhi (Internal medications). The results showed a marked improvement in the patient's symptoms, with the absence of pidika (Macules and Papules) and complete resolution of kandu (Itching) and toda (tenderness).

Keywords: Mukhdooshika, Kshoodra roga, Acne vulgaris, Ayurveda, Jaloukavacharana.