Abstract

Dr. Mayank Patle* and Dr. Reetu Pandey

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the faithful health care system in the world. It is a precious heritage for humanity. In Ayurveda Ahiputna explained as gudgata vyadhi which is very common in infant. It is a Kapha Rakta predominant disorder which could be compared with diaper dermatitis of contemporary science. More than 35% of infant are affected with this disease. Diaper dermatitis is common frustrating problem in infant as the infant can’t tolerate the pain, rashes and itching due to diaper dermatitis and cry for long time. Diaper dermatitis involves upper most layer of the epidermis that is stratum corneum and develops over the particular area. The over hydration of skin raised the pH of perianal area, presence of protease and lipase in stool breakdown the skin with raised pH, addition mechanical friction from the diaper leads to Ahiputna. So overcome the problem of ahiputna with satisfactory solution. Ayurveda have better solution with compound like shankhadi lepa local application. It is cost effective as well as lepa contain drugs having antibacterial properties.