EVALUATION OF THE COMBINED EFFECT OF LEPANA AND PANA CHIKITSA IN YUVANPIDIKA

Yuvanpidika is a common dermatological disorder of adolescence described in Ayurveda under Kshudra Roga. Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous follicles on the face and upper trunk. Aacharya Sushruta has described Yuvana Pidika as the eruptions similar to Shalmali thorn on face especially of adolescents. It is also named as Mukhadushika. The condition is characterized by Pidika (papules/pustules) on the face, chest, and back due to vitiation of Kapha, Vata, and Rakta doshas. Changing lifestyle, irregular diet, and stress further aggravate the condition. The present study evaluates the effect of Ayurvedic management in the treatment of Yuvanpidika through a single case observation. In Ayurvedic texts, many mukhlepa, medicinal preparations, Pathya Apathya, and Dinacharya procedures have a wonderful preventive and curative effect on Yuvanpidika diseases. Furthermore, facial beauty is necessary for everyone, so all sections of Ayurveda can work together to prevent Yuvanpidika and other diseases.