Shwitra - A Pragmatic Clinical Approach
Abstract
Shwitra is a condition characterized by whitish discoloured patches on the body. The word is derived from Sweta in Sanskrit which means white patches. It is caused due to the involve of Saptkodravya. The fourth layer of Twaka that is Tamra. It is mainly considered as a prime location of Shwitra. The disease can be equated with vitiligo and the two terms Leukoderma and vitiligo are used synonymously by most of the physician. But a little bit difference exists between their two terminology the paper reports some classical reference of Shwitra & its various pragmatic treatment.
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