DADRU KHUSHTA (DERMATOPHYTOSIS): AN AYURVEDIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Verma Annu* and Pandey Reena
ABSTRACT
Skin disease are being considered as a major health problem in children, as it leads to discomfort and significant morbidity among them. Skin diseases have been comprehended under the heading of kushtha in Ayurveda. and We find a vivid Description of Dadru. Dadrukustha is common skin infestation. Dadru kushtha is being a kshudra kushtha has kapha pitta dominance., characterized by Sakandu (Itching), Raga (Reddish discoloration of skin), Pidaka (Papule over lesion), Mandalamudgata (Circular patches with elevated edge on skin) etc. On the Basis of presenting Symptomatology Dadru with Dermatophytosis through Modern perspective it comes under superficial fungal Infection of the skin the most common dermatological manifestation affecting up to 15% of world’s population in all group. Dermatophytosis, the highly specialized fungi, may cause a variety of lesions of skin. Dermatophytosis is contagious from one person to another by skin to skin contact, it can come from pets or other animals (usually cats, dogs, or rodents). especially in warm, damp environment. This review purposes that the benefits summarizes the literature knowledge of the topic.
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