Yoga and Naturopathy Intervention in the Management of Chronic Eczema- A Case Report

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a common chronic, relapsing skin disease characterized by pruritus and disrupted epidermal barrier function. The exact cause of the disease is unknown. Controlling eczema in an effective way can promote the patient’s quality of life. This case study was done to find the effectiveness of Yoga and Naturopathic interventions in treating chronic eczema. A case report of a 40-year-old male patient was admitted to our inpatient ward with complaints of intense itching, scarring, and raised dark skin lesions in both feet, particularly around the ankles, for the past 7 years. He is diagnosed as a case of chronic eczema. The Naturopathy and Yoga treatments were given for 14 days during the stay of the Patient in a hospital ward. Based on the parameters observed, the EASI score (Eczema Area and Severity Index) and DLQI score (Dermatology Life Quality Index Score) showed there is a decrease in the score which indicate positive improvements in the condition. This result has proven the efficacy of Yoga and Naturopathic interventions in treating chronic eczema.