Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF AHIPUTANA W.S.R. TO NAPKIN RASH THROUGH AYURVEDA – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Yogesh Sukdev Gadakh* and Dr. Deepak Khawale

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Abstract

Ayurveda has mentioned treatment as well as prevention of all diseases, which is described as its main aim.[1] It is an ancient science that mentioned various management according to the diseases. Kaumarbhritya is one among the Ashtanga Ayurveda which is mentioned as ‘Bala Chikitsa.[2] Ahiputana is one of the known disorders found in pediatric practice. It can be correlated with Napkin Rash in modern science. Ahiputana mentioned among the Kshudraroga in Samhita. Lepa, Parisheka, Churna, Kwatha, cleansing powder, etc various treatments are available for Ahiputana. Application of Lepa is one of the easy management for Ahiputana. Shwetachandana, Madhu, and Rasanjana Lepa were mentioned for Ahiputana in Ashtanga Sangraha Samhita. Here in this case study, Ahiputana [Napkin Rash] is managed by Shwetachandana, Madhu, and Rasanjana Lepa.

Keywords: Ahiputana, Napkin Rash, Lepa.