Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA (PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS) WITH THE HELP OF PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES (VIRECHANA & TAKRADHARA): A CASE STUDY

Dr. Vivek Kumar Deolia (Prof. & HOD)*, Dr. Jitendra Shrivastava, Dr. Pushpendra

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Abstract

Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness. Skin, the largest organ of body is also considered as beauty symbol in society. Any disease related to skin disturbs the physical and mental health status of an individual. Palmo-plantar psoriasis is a common chronic immune mediated, inflammatory, proliferative non contagious disease of skin affecting people who are genetically predisposed with environment playing critical role in pathogenesis. There are many treatment modalities available but because of its chronic recurrent nature Palmoplantar psoriasis is a challenge to treat. Modern medical science treats psoriasis with PUVA and corticosteroids and immune modulators. But the therapy gives serious side-effects like obesity, bone marrow depletion, kidney failure, liver failure etc. Hence it is need of time to search out safe and effective medicine for the complete cure of psoriasis and here comes the role of Ayurved. Acharya Charaka had mentioned that all Kushthas are Tridoshaj in nature. Palmo-plantar psoriasis is one such disease that can't be correlated exactly with any disease mentioned in Ayurveda but to a certain extent based on its symptoms, it can be correlated with Vipadika. which is one of the types of Kshudra Kushtha (Minor skin diseases). It involves predominantly Vata and Kapha dosha and characterized by Pani-pada Sphutan (Fissure in palm and soles) and Teevra vedana (with severe pain).

Keywords: Palmar-Plantar Psoriasis, Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Kushta, Sodhana.