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Evidence-based integrative dermatology
Saravu R Narahari1, Kodimoole S Prasanna, Kandathu V Sushma
1Director, Institute of Applied Dermatology, IAD Junction, Uliyathadka, Madhur Road, Kasaragod, Kerala, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|May 30, 2013
Summary
Integrative dermatology combines Ayurvedic and allopathic medicine for skin conditions. A study on 19 patients with Lichen Planus showed positive results with Ayurvedic treatment, highlighting the potential of this integrated approach.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Dermatology
- Ayurveda
Background:
- Medical pluralism gained recognition in the US in 1991, followed by the establishment of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 1998.
- Integrative medicine approaches have been advocated by researchers and institutions globally.
- The Institute of Applied Dermatology (IAD) in Kerala has pioneered integrated therapies for various dermatological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of advances in integrative dermatology (ID).
- To present a case study of Lichen Planus treated with integrated Ayurvedic and allopathic therapies.
- To establish a framework for evidence-based integrative dermatology.
Main Methods:
- A 'vikruthi table' was used to correlate clinical presentations with Ayurvedic terminology for drug selection.
- Nineteen patients with Lichen Planus were treated with Ayurvedic prescriptions aimed at balancing 'vatha-kapha'.
- Treatment duration was three months.
Main Results:
- All 19 patients demonstrated a positive response to the Ayurvedic treatment.
- No adverse side effects were reported during the study period.
- The study established a framework for evidence-based integrative dermatology.
Conclusions:
- Integrated Ayurvedic and allopathic therapies show promise for treating dermatological conditions like Lichen Planus.
- Further research and financial support are crucial for the advancement of integrative dermatology in India.
- Challenges remain in applying ID to difficult-to-treat chronic skin diseases.
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