AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTHA - A CASE STUDY

Skin is the most important organ of the human body as it protects the body from invading pathogens. Skin is the largest organ of the human body. On the other hand skin is prone to superficial fungal infections. According to WHO prevalance rate of superficial mycotic infection is 20-25%.[1] In Ayurveda all the skin diseases are considered under Vyadhi Kushtha and clinically it is similar with the symptoms of Tinea Corporis. It is commonly found in society. Aacharya Sushruta and Vagbhatta included it under Mahakushta. Aacharya Charaka has explained it under Kshudra Kushtha. In present Clinical study 38yrs old male patient of Dadru since 2 and 1/2 years with recurrence and was treated with Panchkarma Virechana therapy with Panchtikta Ghrita and later Shamana Aushadha was given. A good relief was observed in the patient.