"AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTA W.S.R TINEA CORPORIS": A CASE SERIES

Background: Kushta is described by Acharya Charaka among the Ashtomahagada and encompasses a broad spectrum of dermatological disorders. Dadru, a subtype of Kshudra Kushta characterized predominantly by Kandu (itching), Raga (erythema), Piḍaka (papules) and Mandala (annular lesions). Its clinical presentation shows considerable correlation with tinea corporis, a superficial dermatophytic infection characterized by annular, erythematous, scaly and pruritic lesions. Dadru Kushta is predominantly Kapha Pitta Doṣa in presentation, with involvement of Rasa, Rakta, Kleda, Ama as important Duṣhya. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Virechanottara Edgajadi lepa along with Shamana aushadhi in managing Dadru kushta (Tinea corporis). Methodology: Prospective, open-label, uncontrolled, incidental case series study. 5 subjects diagnosed with Dadru kushta (Tinea corporis) were treated with Deepana pachana with Trikatu churna, Virechana with Trivruttdai yoga, shamana Aushadhi includes Edagajadi lepa, Vidangadi yoga and Allum soup Result: The intervention demonstrated significant improvement in all assessed subjective parameters (Kandu, Raga, Pidaka and Mandala). Conclusion: The combination of Vidangadi yoga and Edagajadi Lepa demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in the management of Dadru kushta (Tinea Corporis).