Abstract

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF TINEA CORPORIS (DADRU) THROUGH AYURVEDA- A CASE REPORT

Rajarama D. K.* and Ambika N. G.

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Abstract

Diseases related to skin can affect an individual physically as well as psychologically. Dadru is one of the types of Kshudrakushta. The main lakshanas of Dadru include Kandu, Utsanna, Mandala, Raaga, and Pidakas. It is a Raktapradoshajvyadhi in which mainly Kapha and Pittadoshas are involved. Dadru can be very well correlated to clinical features of Tinea Corporis which is a fungal infection. In all Samhitas repeated Shodhana is indicated in the management of Kushta as it is Bahudoshavastha. Case report: A 15 years old boy came with complaints of red, rounded patches with itching over abdominal and back region since 3 months was treated with Vamana Therapy. Methodology: For Deepanpachan first Trikatuchurna was given for three days. Following that Panchtiktaghrita was given daily in increasing dose for 7 days upto Samyak Snigdha Lakshanas observed in patient. After Samyak Snigdha Lakshana, Vamanaa was given with Yashtimadhuphanta, Madanaphalachurna, Vacha, Pippali and Saindhava. Then Sansarjana Krama was advised for 5 days. Result: Assessment was done after Sansarjana Krama and significant improvement was observed in subjective parameters like in Kandu, Utsanna, Mandala, Raaga. Discussion: Panchtiktaghrita and Yastimadhu has Kaphaghna and Kandughna properties so Panchtiktaghrita and the best for Snehpana and Yastimadhu is used for Vamanaa. Vamanaa helps in elimination of vitiated Doshas thus helps in breaking Samprapti.

Keywords: Dadru, Kshudrakushta, Tinea corporis, Shodhan, Vamana.