Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF AYURVEDIC PROTOCOLS IN THE TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS AND ECZEMA

*Dr. Preeti Tiwari, Dr. Supriya Gautam and Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

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Abstract

Psoriasis and eczema are chronic inflammatory skin disorders that significantly affect patients' quality of life. Conventional treatments, such as topical corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and biologics, primarily focus on managing symptoms but often lead to side effects and do not always address the underlying cause of the disease. Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine, offers an alternative approach, focusing on treating the root cause of skin disorders by balancing the body's doshas, detoxifying, and using herbal medicines with anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, and skin-repairing properties. Ayurvedic protocols include the use of Khadira, Neem, and Haridra, along with detoxifying procedures like Panchakarma. This review examines the Ayurvedic understanding and treatment of psoriasis and eczema, focusing on herbal remedies, detoxification therapies, and the comparative efficacy of Ayurvedic protocols versus modern treatments. Evidence from various clinical studies suggests that Ayurvedic treatments are effective in managing symptoms and reducing recurrence rates, with fewer side effects compared to conventional medicine.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Eczema, Ayurveda, Herbal Treatment, Panchakarma.