Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA: A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Rashmi Kathait, Dr. Om Prakash Singh Dr. Shweta Shukla,  Dr. Deshraj Singh, Dr.Sunil Kumar Sharma

ABSTRACT

Skin is the first organ of the body interacting with the environmental
agent like physical, chemical and biological agents. The skin disorders
are intrinsic in origin, all skin diseases in Ayurveda have been
considered under the heading of kustha, in the other words it can be
known as “Ayurvedic dermatology”.[1] Kustha are mainly divided into
two group i.e. Mahakustha and kshudra kustha. Vipadika is one of the
diseases which have been included under the heading of kshudra
kustha; it is characterized by Sphutanam either in palms or soles or in
both with teevra Vedana.[2] Some previous research work has been
previously done on vipadika and in view the prevalence of the disease,
in present case study a humble effort was planned to conduct this
clinical trial. In present case report a patient with complaint of
fissuring, itching, scaling, roughness and pain in both palms and soles, treated with
Shodhan[3] (Virechan) and Sanshaman chikitsa with significant results. This combination has
been selected for the management of vipadika.

Keywords: vipadika, Virechan, Skin Disorder, Ayurveda.