AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA IN CHILDREN – A CASE REPORT

Vipadika is considered as a Kshudra kushta according to Acharya Charaka having Vatakapha origin.It is characterized by Sphutana and Teevra vedhana in Pani and Pada.By considering the symptoms, it can be correlated with Palmo-Plantar Psoriasis which is a chronic skin disease usually affects palms and sole region.Here a patient with complaints of dryness and cracking of both soles associated with pain for three years was treated with Ayurvedic medicines.After the intervention period, completion remission of symptoms was observed.