Ayurvedic Management of Yuvanpidika W.S.R. Acne Valgaris: A Case Study

The incidence of Yuvanpidika is increasing due to the disturbed lifestyle. In Sushrut samhita, Yuvanpidika is mentioned under Kshudrarogas. In Modern science the symptoms of Yuvanpidika resembles Acne vulgaris. Acne is a chronic skin condition characterized by the occurrence of comedone (blackheads, whiteheads),papules, pustules, nodules and cyst ,typically appear at the places where sebaceous glands are naturally large and numerous as on Faces, Cheek, Neck, Chest, Back. All the dermatologists have considered Acne as the disease of sebaceous gland and it has cosmetological importance for all age groups. This case is an example of Yuvanpidika like skin disease which can be managed with Ayurvedic external local application therapy. A 13 year old girl patient was suffering from acne on face, black spot, itching on facial skin along with pain since last 6 months consulted OPD, Dept. of Kaumarbhritya Sri Sai Institute of Ayurvedic Research and Medicine Bhopal(M.P.). Considering the clinical features and involved Kapha, Vata, Rakta in pathology, patient was treated with Goghruit lepan along with dietary changes and lifestyle modification. The Goghrita lepan at night after Triphala qwath prakchalan for 60 days. Assessment of the efficacy of the drug was done on the basis of relief in the scores given to sign and symptoms of Yuvanpidika. A remarkable changes were found in various symptoms after assessment. This can be an effective management for the disease Yuvanpidika.