Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO VIPADIKA (PALMOPLANTAR PSORIASIS): A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Chinmayee Sahu, Prof. (Dr.) Pragya P Mallik

Abstract

activities and often leads to psychological distress due to cosmetic concerns. The present case report involves a 62-year-old male patient presenting with itching on the plantar aspect of both feet, painful cracks over the soles, burning sensation, and difficulty in walking. There was no past history of systemic illness or surgical intervention. Dietary history revealed regular consumption of pickles twice daily. Following Ayurvedic management, including classical Ayurvedic medicine, marked improvement was observed. Burning sensation reduced initially, followed by gradual relief in fissures, itching, and pain on walking. The total duration of treatment was one months, with periodic follow-ups every 7 days, resulting in complete remission of symptoms.

Keywords: Kushta; Vipadika; palmoplantar psoriasis; macule.