Management of Vipadika - A Case Study

Abstract

Introduction: Kustha^[1] is a broad term, as it covers all skin diseases mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. Vipadika^[2] is one among such disease which has been included under the heading of Kshudra Kushta. It is characterized by Pani-Pada Sphutan^[3] (Fissure in palm and soles) and^[4] Teevra Vedana^[5] (with severe pain). It affects the individual because of unstable life style, dietary pattern, stressful life. Vata, Kapha and Pitta/Rakta^[6] vitiation are major cause in its manifestation. Pitta can overheat the blood (Rakta dhatu) and predispose to toxic conditions which are expressed through the skin. So, line of treatment should be to remove Dushit Pitta from the body and Shuddhi of Rakta Dhatu.

Methods: In present case report a 12-year-old male child patient came to our Kaumarbhritya OPD at Government Ayurved hospital Nanded with complaint of dryness and cracking of both soles associated with Inflammation and pain in the past 1 year. After examination the is diagnosed as Vipadika. A treatment of 1 month included Jeevantyadi Yamaka Lepa with Internal medication.

Result: Assessment of the patient was done for 30 days with Ayurvedic treatment.

Discussion and Conclusion: Vipadika can be successfully treated with appropriate Ayurvedic medication as per Kushtha Chikitsa ^[7] mentioned in Ayurveda Texts.