Abstract

EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA (PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS) – A CASE REPORT

Aishwarya Narayan Bhor*, Nagnath S. Gangasagre and S. P. Mirajkar

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Abstract

An immune-mediated condition known as psoriasis cause persistent skin inflammation. All skin diseases in Ayurveda have been considered under the heading of kushtha. Vipadika is one among such disease which has been included under the heading of Kshudra Kushta. It is characterized by Pani-pada Sphutan (Fissure in palm and soles) and Teevra vedana (With severe pain). The main cause of its expression include vitiation of Vata, Kapha and Pitta/Rakta. In present case report a patient with complaints of dryness and cracking of both palms, itching. The patient attended our skin opd of Vipadika have a greater negative impact on their personal and social life as they have extreme difficulties in daily activities, self-care challenges.

Keywords: Vipadika, kushta, palmoplantar psoriasis.