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ROLE OF SOME AYURVEDA HERBAL DRUGS IN MANAGEMENT OF DRY ECZEMA W.S.R. VICHARCHIKA: CASE STUDY
Dr. Rajneesh Pathak*
ABSTRACT
Vicharchika (Eczema) is a type of kshudrakustha often encountered by Ayurvedic Dermatologists characterized with symptoms, namely, kandu (itching), srava (discharge), Pidaka (vesicles), and Shyava varna (discoloration). Vicharchika is often correlated to eczema based on the clinical presentations. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. Mainline of treatment for vicharchika in Ayurveda is Shodhana and shaman treatment. A patient approached to outpatient department with chief complaints of discharge, edema, and erythematous skin lesions with intense itching at the ankles and dorsum of both foot, dorsal aspect of the hands, and on cheeks was treated with nitya virechana and herbal preparations. A remarkable improvement in the condition was observed in a span of 3 months.
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