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Managing Scalp Psoriasis Through Ayurvedic Therapies: A Case Report
Devesh Nagpure1, Sheetal Asutkar2, Pankaj Yadav3
1BAMS, MS, PG Scholar, Department of Shalyatantra, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurvedic College Hospital & Research Center, Salod (H), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha (MS).
Background:
Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, poses significant management challenges due to its persistent nature, recurrences, and side effects associated with conventional therapies. Ayurveda correlates psoriasis with Ekakushtha (a type of skin disorder), primarily involving Vata-Kapha dosha imbalance.
Objective:
To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic therapies, including Shodhana (Vamana, Raktamokshana) and Shamana (pacification medications), in managing scalp psoriasis.
Methodology:
A 35-year-old male with chronic scalp psoriasis underwent Panchakarma, including Vamana (therapeutic emesis). Post-Shodhana, conservative management included 777 oil, Psora soap, Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu, and Sut Shekhar Ras, along with Leech therapy (Raktamokshana) weekly for one month. Lifestyle and dietary modifications were also advised.
Results:
The patient experienced significant relief from itching, scaling, erythema, and lesion thickness. Follow-up revealed improved scalp texture, reduced scaling, and absence of flare-ups. No adverse effects were reported.
Conclusion:
Ayurvedic interventions combining detoxification (Shodhana) and pacification (Shamana) therapies demonstrated a safe and effective approach for managing scalp psoriasis, addressing systemic pathology while minimizing side effects. Further clinical trials are warranted to validate these findings.
Keywords:
Ayurvedic treatment, therapeutic emesis, Vaman, Panchatikta Ghrita, Leech Therapy, Psora soap, scalp psoriasis, case report.
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