Management of Kitibha Kushta w.s.r Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: A case report

Abstract

In Ayurveda disorders of skin have been dealt under the heading Kushta which is having subtypes based on severity and Doshas involved. Skin being largest organ in human body there is many concerns for cosmetic purpose along with systemic involvement in disease prognosis. This is a case of Kitibha Kushta which is a variety of Kshudra Kushta involving the vitiation of Tridoshas which can be compared to chronic plaque psoriasis in modern science depending on its signs and symptomatology. This case was treated with Sadyo Vamana, Virechana and Shamana Aushadhis in SAMCH department of Panchakarma Bengaluru. Patient has found satisfactory improvements after the following therapies. The lesions have completely disappeared leaving behind only discolouration of skin. This proves us by repeated Shodhana and combination of Shamana Aushadhi gives better result.