Ayurveda management of Kitiba Kushta - A Case Study

Abstract

Skin acts as a barrier protecting the underlying tissue from physical, chemical and biological toxic agents. Skin diseases are mainly affecting the external beauty of the patients that hampers the daily routine of one’s life. Skin diseases are commonly observed due to altered lifestyle, lack of physical exercise, poor hygiene, mental stress and improper food habits. Skin disorders constitute as one of the largest groups of health problems in general clinical practice. Kushta is a broad term which covers almost all the skin disease in Ayurveda. Here Tridosha, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Ambu are affected. Rakta Dusti is the main cause of Twak Vikaras. Virechana is the Shodhana Karma for Raktaja Vikaras. After Shodhana, Shamana Chikitsa plays major role for Alpadosha Nirharana In this present case study a 42 years old male patient diagnosed with Kitibha Kushta got admitted under Agadatantra inpatient department complains of blackish white circular lesions over scalp, bilateral elbow, back, bilateral lower limb and thigh region associated with itching and powdery discharge since 3 years. This patient was treated with Snehapana, Virechana and Shamana Aushadhis for 10 days and marked changes were observed.