A Case Report on Plaque Psoriasis- Eka Kushtha

When evaluated in terms of its impact on health-related quality of life, skin diseases are just as significant as other serious medical problems. A large non-fatal burden is caused by skin disorders, which are the fourth most common cause of illness in humans. Skin conditions are frequently seen as a result of changed lifestyles, poor hygiene, emotional stress, overeating, lack of exercise, and nutritional deficiencies. In Ayurveda, all skin conditions fall under the general category of Kushta, which is further subdivided into Mahakusta and Kshudra Kusta. Kshudra Kusta, which mimics the symptoms and indicators of psoriasis, includes Eka Kushtha. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that is frequently seen in clinical settings nowadays, which explains its high prevalence. It needs long-term treatment because it is relapsing in nature. AIM AND Objectives- To assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic Treatment protocol in management of Plaque psoriasis- Eka-Kustha. Material and Methods- Centre of study: This study was carried out in OPD of Dravyaguna, in Government Ayurveda college and hospital, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Observation and Result- The vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Rakta Doshas, which impact Rasa, Rakta and Mamsa Dhatu (Dushya), is indicated by severe itching, dry scales, and burning sensation throughout the lower limbs during baseline visits. During the baseline visit, illness conditions were classified as Saama because of symptoms such constipation, sleep difficulty, and low appetite. Therefore, Kushtha and the Pitta-Rakta-Vata predominance of the Saama stage were taken into consideration when designing the treatment strategy. Disscussion And Conclusion- This case study illustrates how Ayurvedic treatments significantly reduced psoriatic lesions, with DLQI score improvement from 85%-before treatment to 13%-after treatment to 8%-in follow up, the PDI score improvement from 86%-before treatment to 55%-after treatment to 31%-in follow up, the PASI score improvement from 36-before treatment to 12-after treatment to 08-in follow up showing a noteworthy improvement.