A case study of Ayurvedic management of Kitibha Kushtha with special reference to Palmoplantar Psoriasis

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Date of Acceptance : 03 Sep 2024

Date of Publication : 27 Sep 2024

Article ID : SD-IJAY_100

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2024.2303

Abstract

Having psoriasis is an allergic disease. Palmoplantar psoriasis is a long-term type of psoriasis that usually affects the skin on the hands and soles of the feet, making it very difficult to do many things. People with palmoplantar psoriasis may experience itching, burning pain, and cracks in their skin. We still don't know what causes the autoimmune sickness. As a doctor, this is one of the most common diseases I encounter. Kushtha, according to Ayurveda, causes most skin problems. Different Ayurvedic classics explain Kitibha, a type of Kshudra Kushtha, as Vata-Kaphaaja. According to Ayurveda, Kitibha's signs are similar to those of psoriasis. The modern methods of treatment have their own problems. In the past, treatment has been challenging, and prolonged use of drugs can lead to numerous side effects. Due to the increased risk of recurrence, modern medicine is deeply concerned about this issue. There are limited treatment options available. The L.K. Ayurvedic Hospital in Yavatmal is conducting the current case study to evaluate the effectiveness of ayurvedic medicine. A 30-year-old woman suffering from palmoplantar psoriasis was experiencing severe pain, itching, and the appearance of cracks and discolouration on both her soles and hands. She received Ayurvedic medicine, such as Shaman and Snehapana Chikitsa, for a month. We recorded the treatment's reaction and evaluated its effectiveness based on the level of symptom control. The clinical signs got a lot better.