Abstract

CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE LOMASHATHANA EFFECT OF HARIDRADI LEPA IN HIRSUTISM

Divya Rani S. R.*

Abstract

Hirsutism is defined as the presence of male pattern coarse hairs in females. It affects around 5-10% of the women[1] and for cosmetic reasons, it is a common presenting complaint in the Out Patient Department. Hirsutism is commonly seen in hyperandrogenism associated with conditions like PCOS. It has a huge psychological impact,[2] especially in young females. Kasyapa Samhita mentioned Puspagni jataharini[3] characterized by sthaulya and lomasa ganda (Hairy and Corpulent cheeks) which can be clinically correlated with manifestations of hirsutism in PCOS. In contemporary medicine there are several methods available today for hair removal, temporary as well as permanent including procedures like electrolysis. Most of them can cause various medical problems like skin discoloration, dryness of skin and are expensive. In the present study external application of powder of commonly available drugs like haridra, mudga, sarsapa, saindhava lavaṇa with tila taila for the hair removal purpose. All the above drugs are easily available and economic. Till now there are no research works with strong evidence to support the effectiveness of herbal formulations in hirsutism and hence the lomashathana effect of these drugs is evaluated in the present study in patients complaining of hirsutism.

Keywords: Hirsutism, Puspagni jataharini, hyperandrogenism.