Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VITILIGO (SHVITRA) WITH THE HELP OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION-A CASE STUDY

Snehal Chandrakant Ranzunjare* and Gaurav Rajabhau Khawale

Abstract

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes patches of skin to lose pigmentation or colour due to melanocyte deficiency.[1] The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it may be related to immune system changes, genetic factors, stress, or sun exposure.[2] There is no any exact treatment for vitiligo but multiple treatment options are available in modern medical science. Which are considering safe but have some side effects also. In Ayurveda it referred as Shvitra or Shvetakushtha. By using different herbal combination and Ayurvedic therapy vitiligo can be treated and prevented. Hence presenting a case of Chronic Vitiligo treated by Ayurvedic Medicines.

Keywords: Vitiligo, Shvitra, Shvetakushtha, Ayurveda.