AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SWITRA ROGA: A CASE STUDY

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Skin complaints affect people of all ages, from the neonate to the elderly, and cause harm in several ways, such as discomfort, disfigurement, disability and even death. The condition can lead to a decline in quality of life and self-esteem as it tarnishes the beauty of the human body. Vitiligo is a common autoimmune pigmentary disorder of great socio-medical importance. It is characterised by white spots appearing on the skin due to melanocyte deficiency. Vitiligo is a condition presenting with whitish discolouration of the skin. It is an acquired condition in which circumscribed de-pigmented patches can be seen. The destruction of melanocytes, pigment-forming cells, causes a lack of melanin and colouring pigment, which leads to this condition. It affects 1-2% of the population worldwide. Onset is usually in childhood, and females are mostly affected. In Ayurveda, the science of life, the " Shwitra " disease can be correlated to vitiligo. The present study aims to evaluate the action of Ayurvedic medications on Shwitra roga. Due to side effects and limitations of contemporary science, some harmless and effective medicines are expected from Alternative medical sciences. Ayurveda has excellent potential to treat such autoimmune skin diseases. Here, a case of acute vitiligo treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded. Here, I am presenting a case of 26 a 26-year-old girl who came to OPD with c/o white patches over the left side behind the neck region, and a notable improvement in the condition has been observed in this case.