UTILITY OF PANCHAKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHEETAPITTA W.S.R. TO DERMATOGRAPHIC URTICARIA

Urticaria is an inflammatory skin disorder that affects up to 20% of the world's population at some point during their life.It is characterized by the development of itchy, raised marks on the skin or swelling.It is also known by the name Hives.The Shodhana therapies like Vamana and Virechana are considered to be the most ideal treatment and effective in this condition along with Shaman and Bahyachikitsa which have been explained by different Acharyas.In Ayurveda, the symptoms of Sheetapitta are similar to those of Urticaria.Presenting a case of a 28-year-old male with complaints of recurring reddish inflamed lines over the back and bilateral hand region with severe itching and burning sensation for 3 years.The symptoms aggravated during summer and monsoon season with increased intensity.The diagnosis was done as Sheetapitta concerning Dermatographic Urticaria.The treatment protocol was planned according to the principles of Shodhana (Virechana karma) followed by Shamana chikitsa.