Association Between Incidence of Tarunya Pidika and Prakriti in Students - An Observational Study

Yuvan Pidika (Tarunya Pidika) is described by Acharya Sushruta under the heading "Kshudra Roga." Adolescents'faces exhibit the Shalmali thorn-like eruption caused by the vitiation of Kapha, Vata, and Rakta (Mukhadushika). Due to thesymptoms' resemblance to Acne vulgaris, it can be related. The Prakriti type of an individual determines their vulnerability tocertain diseases. Moreover, Prakriti is crucial in the development of some diseases. By evaluating the Prakriti in prediagnosedYuvanapidika participants, this observational study aimed to identify the association between the occurrence of Yuvanapidika andPrakriti. It will assist in raising awareness of preventive actions among those belonging to a particular Prakriti whereYuvanapidika is more common. According to the inclusion criteria, the individuals with Tarunya pidika were chosen for thestudy. Prakriti was evaluated utilizing an online Prakriti Parikshana app and a personal interview based on previously designed,validated questionnaires. Younger age groups (18 to 22) had a higher prevalence of Yuvanapidika, and more cases werediscovered in Pitta-dominant and Kapha-predominant Prakriti. Aggravated Pitta affects the blood or Rakta dhatu. Thecontaminated blood affects the epidermis and encourages overactive sebaceous gland oil production. The Kapha quality is sticky.Aggravated Kapha makes the oil that the skin's sebaceous glands secrete stickier. Hence, developing thick sebaceous plugs in theskin's pores and hair follicles leads to acne. Since Kaphapittaja Prakriti contained the highest concentration of Yuvanapidika, itcan be concluded that there is an association between Prakriti and the occurrence of Yuvanapidika.