MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS BY HERBAL COMPOUND: A CASE REPORT

Psoriasis is one of today's most common dermatological disorders and chronic skin disorders. Although this disease is not infectious, it is also a source of social disgrace. Patients are also segregated from fears of rejection from society. Psoriasis is characterized by occasional flare-ups with distinctly outlined red patches coated with a silvery, flaky base. Almost all skin disorders brought under one word, i.e. Kushta, in Ayurveda. Under this one variation of Kshudra Kushta is Eka Kushta, whose signs and symptoms co-relate with Psoriasis. Aswedana, Mahavastu, Mastya Shakalopama are the features listed by Acharyas for Ek-kushta. In Psoriasis, relapsing nature is most common, indicating that long-term medication is required. In this case study, oral and medicinal drugs Lepa were administered to a patient diagnosed with Psoriasis for three months. The assessment was made on arbitrary parameters and the conclusion was obtained and it was concluded that, in the case of Psoriasis, the herbal compound had a significant gain in the relief of the symptoms of Psoriasis.