"LODHARADI CHOORNA LEPA A BOON FOR YUVAN PIDIKA- BIGGEST CONCERN FOR TEENAGERS" – ACNE VULGARIS

Acne vulgaris is very common and persistent condition cause is due to inflammation of pilosebaceous glands that affect more than 85% of adolescents and two-third of adults aged 18 years and older and happening in both sexes. Acne cannot cure completely it can treatable. In Ayurveda it is mentioned as Mukhadushika/Yauvanpidika. Kapha, Vata Dosha and Rakta, Dhatu are involved in pathology. So it was necessary to carry out treatment having Kapha vata Shamaka and Rakta Shdodhka property. Acne vulgaris is a common disorder of the skin, particularly affecting the face, back, and chest. According to Ayurveda, acne is classified under Kshudra Roga and is caused by the vitiation of the Vata, Kapha, and Raktadoshas. The disease is described as the appearance of pidikas(pustular eruptions) like the spines of the Shalmali tree, which primarily occurs on the face during youth. The concept of Lepa (external application of herbal paste) is well established in Ayurveda for treating various skin ailments. According to Sushruta Samhita, Lepas have therapeutic properties that help open the circulatory channels, reduce inflammation, and enhance the skin's complexion. These formulations are classified into different types depending on their effects, such as Doshaghna (dosha-balancing), Vishaghna (toxicremoving), and Varnya (complexion- enhancing).