Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF EKKUSTHA W.S.R. TO ERYTHRODERMIC PSORIASIS THROUGH HERBOMINERAL DRUG FOLLOWED BY SODHANA THERAPY: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Vivek Raghuwanshi, Dr. Kirti Kumar Paras, Dr. Amber, Dr. Mohammad Aamir and Dr. Prabhas Chandra Pathak

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Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects 2% to 4% of the population. Inflammatory arthritis develops in approximately 10% of patients with psoriasis and can have a major effect on activities of daily living and quality of life. It is also considered as psychosomatic disorder and having no permanent cure. Patient was diagnosed as Ekkustha (kapha-pitta dominance) as per ayurveda. This case study intends to evaluate the efficacy of Virechan and Niruh vasti in the management of recurrent psoriasis. Symptoms were assessed with PASI at pre and post therapy. Improvement was observed with PASI score. Ayurveda Shodhan therapy resulted in effective management of psoriasis as assessed by validated scales.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Psoriasis, Virechan, Niruh vasti, PASI.