Abstract

AN UNDERSTANDING OF TARUNYA PITIKA (ACNE VULGARIS)

Dr. Bishnupriya Mohanty*, Anaya Ashok Gauns and Dr. Sangram Keshari Das

Abstract

Dermatological care is the most focussed thing these days. Especially acne vulgaris which has become beauty barrier for most of the adolescents and is seeking attention towards dermatological care. As we know everyone wants to look beautiful but unfortunately most of the People are affected by most common form of Skin disorder Acne vulgaris which is Chronic inflammatory condition of the Pilosebaceou follicles on the face, neck, chest & back and Sometimes even more extensively over the body Which develops into blackheads, papules, pustules and cysts and may leave scars upon resolution Sometimes low quality beauty products also becomes the major cause of Acne. Youvan Pidaka also known as Mukhadushika Can be correlated with Acne vulgaris. It is mainly due to vitiation of Vata, Kapha and Rakta which gives rise to Pidaka treatment of same has discussed further.

Keywords: Acne vulgaris, Youvan Pidika, Dermatological care, Ayurveda, Mukha Dushika.