Siddha Management of Palmar Plantar PsoriasisinPremenopausal Stage–A Case Report

Psoriasis is an immune related dermatological condition that affects the skin predominantly. Palmoplantar Psoriasis, one of its variants mainly affects the palms and soles. Siddha system of Medicine rooted in Southern India has many formulations for dermatological conditions. Kalanjaga padai is the synonym term in Siddha for Psoriasis. A female patient in premenopausal stage affected by Palmar plantar psoriasis visited Aringnar Anna Government Hospital of Indian Medicine treated with Siddha medicines showed remarkable prognosis. The treatment was given as per Siddha protocol with simple medicines available in the out-patient department which ensures a promising significant effects of Siddha medicines in treating Palmar plantar psoriasis.