Abstract

Dr. Sanjay Singh*, Dr. Deepak Sehgoura, Dr. Umesh Patil and Dr. Anand Ghanghoriya

ABSTRACT

Mukhadushika is a type of KshudraRoga described in Ayurvedic classics. The classical symptoms of Mukhadushika described in Ayurveda resembles with Acne Vulgaris. Since ages, acne vulgaris has always been one of the most burning problems of the adolescents. The shalmali thorn like eruptions on the face of adolescent due to vitiation of Kapha, Vata, and Shonita called as Mukhadushika or Yuvanpidika. In allopathy Acne Vulgaris is a common chronic disease involving blockage and or inflammation of pilosebaceous units. Acne can presents as noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions, or a mixture of both, affecting mostly the face but also the back and chest. Typical features of the condition include blackheads or whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and possible scarring. it is necessary to find out effective and safe treatment for Acne Vulgaris and Ayurveda is for it which plays important role through its principles i.e. Shodhana, Shamana and Nidanpsrivarjana. It is a unique and long lasting result providing treatment for better life of the patient. The patient was treated with Raktamokshan by jalauka and oral medication.