Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON AKA KUSHTHA ROG RELATED TO PSORIASIS

Dr. Prakash Joshi*, Dr. Yogesh Wane

Abstract

Kushta is the broad spectrum word used in Ayurveda to describe all the skin diseases under one heading, which is mainly classified into Mahakushta and Kshudra Kushta. Ekakushta is one among the Kshudra Kushta. Acharya charak was described AKA KUSHTHA in Nidan Sthan and Chikitsa Sthan. Acharya shushrut was also described under Nidan Sthan and Chikitsa Sthan. Ekakushta can be compared to Psoariasis desease. Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the skin characterized by well-demarcated erythematous plaques with silvery-white scales. It follows a relapsing and remitting course and may involve the skin, nails, joints, and, in severe cases, the entire body surface. The disease has a multifactorial etiology involving genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, and environmental triggers. Psoriasis significantly affects quality of life and is associated with systemic comorbidities such as psoriatic arthritis, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. Both sciences, Ayurvedaand modern medical science accepted that diet, activities, environmental, genetic and immunological and psychological factors play key role in the etiopathogenesis of dermatological disorders.

Keywords: Kushtha rog, ek kushtha rog, Kshudrakushtha, Twak vikar etc.