Ayurveda is a single hope for Autoimmune disease Psoriasis : A Case Study

Abstract

An autoimmune disease are arises due to abnormal response of immune system. Psoriasis is one of very common autoimmune disease characterized by dry skin and raised, rough, red areas on the skin covered with fine silvery scales and itching in the lesion of skin they disturb the daily routine of the patients. In Ayurveda all the skin diseases are described under a broad term of Kustha, which are further divided in Mahakustha & Kshudra Kustha. Kitibha Kustha one among 11 varieties of Kshudra Kustha which resembles psoriasis clinically. In modern medicine There is no certain cure for this disease, it provides symptomatic relief but also has side effects in long course. Here an effort was made to treat a 29year old female diagnosed case of plaque psoriasis, by Ayurvedic regimen. In the study initially Virechan Karma was performed. After Sanshodhan, Sanshamana drugs were given for 30 days. After 30 days we observed a marked improvement in overall condition of the patient with no recurrence since last 4 months.