Ayurvedic Management of Atrophie Blanche - A Case Study

Dr. Vivek Kumar; Pavitra Malik; Sunil Kumar Dalal

doi:10.21760/jaims.v2i06.352

Dr. Vivek Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Panchakarma, National College of Ayurveda, Barwala, Hisar, Haryana, India,
Pavitra Malik Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sunil Kumar Dalal Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, National College of Ayurveda, Barwala, Hisar, Haryana, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i06.352

Keywords: Atrophie Blanche, Panchakarma, Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

Abstract

Atrophie Blanche (AB) is typically described as a variable dimensioned, smooth, ivory-white plaque stippled with telangiectases and is surrounded by hyper pigmentation. AB commonly occurs in middleaged women on the lower legs or feet, often associated with ulcerations and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The ulcers are slow to heal and painful. We report the case of an Atrophie Blanche (Livedoid Vasculopathy) which inadequately treated for more than 8 years. We review the pathogenesis (Samprapti), typical clinical presentation (Purva Roopa and Roopa), diagnostic workup and treated through various Panchakarma procedure and Shamana Yogas.

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