Abstract

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Teggi* (BAMS) and Dr. Keshava D. V. BAMS MD PhD

ABSTRACT

Lichen planus (LP) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucous membranes with no known cause. It appears as pruritic, violaceous papules and plaques most commonly found on the wrists, lower back, and ankles. In Ayurveda all skin disorders are considered under Kusta Rogadhikara. we can consider LP under Kshudra kusta category as comparing with symptoms. Presenting a case study of LP treated successfully with ayurveda line of management. A 40-year-old female patient presented with complaints of silvery whitish lesions over B/L forearms wrist joints and shin area of both legs since1 years successfully Managed with ayurvedic line of management. Patient showed significant improvement in lesions and symptoms. In the present study, Kitibha?Kushta was effectively managed through a sequential therapeutic protocol: initial Shodhana therapy(sadyovamana,virechana), followed by Shamana Chikitsa and Rasayana treatment, coupled with strict Pathya?Vivechana. This integrative regimen resulted in significant clinical improvement, supporting its efficacy in combating the condition.