Abstract

Dr. Anuradha S. Bhendekar*, Dr. Annasaheb Bhujbal and Dr. Gadve B. N.

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, Agnikarma refers to application of heat on the affected part. Kadar (Corn) is the hard thickening, hyperkeratosis of skin in sole, palm due to constant pressure and repeated minor trauma. Kadar (corn) is initially painless in condition but with its progress, it may become painful. In modern science, corn is being treated by using anti-inflammatory drugs, corn cap, salicylic acid and excision. Even today there is no satisfactory and permanent treatment available for corn because of its high recurrence tendency. According to Ayurveda, Kadar can be correlated with the condition of corn. Aacharya Sushrut has advised Agnikarma for Kadar. Hence, in this study corn (Kadar) was treated by Agnikarma with Panchadhatu Shalaka in a systematic manner for a duration of 21 days with intervals of 5 days in 3 sittings. Here, we have applied Bindu (dotted type of cauterization) Agnikarma. which were used in combination with application of Tilatailam for better results. This combination therapy provided cured management, which is observed in the present case study. The patient was followed up to 3 months for observation of recurrence.