Abstract

Dr. Asha Kumari*, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Tripathi, Dr. O. P Singh and Dr. Shobhit Kumar

ABSTRACT

Ayurvedic texts, all skin diseases were included under the term ‘Kushtharoga’ which is classified into two main divisions i.e., Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha. Vicharchika is a type of Kshudra Kushtha often encountered by Ayurvedic dermatologists characterised with symptoms namely Kandu, Srava, Pidika. Main line of treatment for Vicharchika in Ayurveda is Shodhan and Shaman. all types of Kushtha occur due to Tridoshaprakopa ( involving vitiation of these bio-humors) and Rakta Dushti (blood impurities). Vicharchika is also a vitiation of Tridosha in general and Kapha in particular described by Acharya Charaka and Acharya Sushruta has mentioned it under Pitta dominancy. The clinical presentations of Vicharchika is similar to Eczema in modern dermatology. Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is characterized by dry itchy skin with areas of poorly demarcated erythema and scale. According to modern science, Vicharchika has similar clinical presentation as eczema. Eczema is a form of dermatitis where inflammation of dermis occurs. It is also known as atopic dermatitis which is characterized by dry itchy skin with areas of poorly demarcated erythema and scale. Modern science has no specific medication or treatment fir cure of eczema but symptomatic treatment like steroids are used as it has serious side effect. That lead to reoccurrences is common. Ayurveda treats from the root of eczema by cleansing Doshas and balancing Doshas and Dhatus.