Ayurvedic Management of Dadru Kushtha – A Case Report

Introduction: Dadru is explained in Charak Samhita & Sushrut Samhita under Kushtha Chikitsa Adhyaya. Dadru can be correlated with Tinea Corporis as it shows similar clinical presentation. A cutaneous fungal infection of glaborus skin caused by t. rubrum and trychopython mentagrophytes is called Tinea corporis. Methodology: The present case report is of 8 years old female child, came with complaints of white crust in scalp with whitish discoloration, itching on scalp, erythematous patch on right axilla and banded areas for 3 years of age. The condition is effectively treated with Shaman Chikitsa (conservative management). Result: Patient showed excellent result after Shaman Chikitsa. Discussion: Patient was treated with Shaman Chikitsa, where crust in scalp reduced & whitish discoloration, erythematous patch disappears as normal skin. Patient was observed with 100% improvement. Conclusion: The present case study validated the efficacy of Ayurvedic medicine in treating Dadru. Key words: Kushtha, Dadru, Tinea Corporis, Ayurved, Shaman Chikitsa