Management of Vrushana Kacchu w.s.r to Inguinal Intertigo with Ayurveda – A Case Study

Abstract

Vrushana Kacchu is a Kshudrakushta mentioned by Acharya Susruta that arises due to lack of hygiene and is characterized by Kandu (Itching), Sphota (Blisters) and Srava (Discharge) in the Vrushana Pradesha. It can be compared with inguinal intertigo due to its similar aetio-pathogenesis and clinical manifestations. No satisfactory medicine is available in modern medicine except topical antifungals. In Ayurveda, Shodhana and Shamana treatments are told for skin diseases. In the present study, a 61year old male patient was treated for inguinal intertigo who presented with symptoms of elevated erythematic patches with severe itching and burning sensation in the groins since one month. He applied topical antifungal cream and symptoms subsided but after quitting the medicine, the symptoms reappeared. So he came to Ayurveda for better prescription. He was treated with Gandhaka Rasayana internally and Arka Taila for topical application for a period of one month. The patient reported clinically significant improvement in signs and symptoms.