Abstract

CONCEPT OF CONTEMPORARY ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS OF KITIBHA KUSHTHA W.S.R. TO PSORIASIS

Dr. Madhavi Khuje* and Dr. Vrunda Kaknurkar

Abstract

Psoriasis affects the person psychologically due to ugly look and itching which makes the diseased person depressive along with this its recurrences is very often, therefore the study of its contemporary etiological factors has become important so that its recurrence can be prevented significantly. Although Psoriasis generally does not affect survival, it certainly has major negative effects on patients. This of itself contributes to disability leading to depression and suicidal ideation in more than 5% of patients.[1] As Kitibha is a type of Kushtha, its Hetus are not separately described. However, for better understanding of Kitibha, study of its Hetu as a separate disease is required. One of the fundamental principles of ayurveda is karyakaran siddhanta. The karya i.e. the production of disease is not possible without the karan. Knowledge of nidan is thus useful to provide proper guidance for treatment as well as in prevention of disease. Contemporary etiological factor is one of the causes for the production of disease; thus its knowledge will be useful to prevent from the disease or to minimize recurrence of disease.

Keywords: Kitibha, Psoriasis, contemporary etiological factors, minimize the recurrence.