Ayurvedic Management of Dadru Kushtha (Tinea Corporis)- A Single Case Study

Abstract

Skin diseases are the major reason behind social stigma and it can affect the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of the patient. Dadru is one of the Kshudra Kustha as per the Charak Samhita and it’s been considered under the heading of Mahakustha as per the reference of Sushruta Samhita. Dadru shows the features of Raga, Pidaka, and Mandala. It is having predominance of Kapha- Pitta Dosha. Though it is highly contagious skin disease as per the reference of Sushruta Samhita it can be compared with fungal infections under the heading of Tinea corporis which is extremely common dermatophyte infection. In all the Samhita Sodhana has been indicated. A 57year old Female patient came with the complaints of Raktabha Mandalotpatti on Nitambha,Hasta Evum Pada Pradeshe (reddish patches on legs,hands and Gluteal region along with Kandu (itching) since last 1year, she was treated with Virechan Karma of Panchakarma along with internal medications. Within two weeks all the lesion were subsided and no any itching and burning sensation were observer over the lesion. Detail description and discussion are discussed in the article.