Evaluate the role of ayurveda management in Yuvana Pidaka W.S.R. acne vulgaris: A case study

Acne Vulgaris has been one of the most common problems of the young population. It has been described as Shalmali thorn like eruptions on the face due to vitiation of Kapha, Vata and Rakta Dosha in Ayurveda. It can be correlated to Yuvana Pidaka described under Kshudra Roga in Ayurveda. The study was conducted to find out the role of Ayurveda management in Yuvana Pidika. The major signs and symptoms were multiple acne with papules and pustule, itching, pain and blackish spots on face. A 16 years old male patient having multiple acne for the past 3 months. He had papules and pustule with itching, pain and blackish spots on face presented at the OPD, Ayurveda Hospital Pallekele, Sri Lanka was enrolled in the study and consent was taken and signs and symptoms were recorded. The investigations were done and data were collected based on available clinical facilities. The treatment regimen includes of followed by the Lepa with oil application and Pariseka Sweda on the face externally for 28 days along with internal drugs. Reduction of the signs and symptoms were assessed using IGA Scale and Clinical Features Grading System. The patient had relief in all the sign and symptoms after 28 days of treatment with no new eruptions. It was observed that excellent improvement in IGA Scale from grade 5 to 0. This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of Ayurveda in the management of Yuvana Pidaka. The clinical trial should be planned in the future with a larger sample size to generalize the findings.