MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA (PALMAR PSORIASIS) BY AYURVEDA – A SINGLE CASE STUDY
*Dr. Hemant Patel, Dr. Amol Badarkhe, Dr. Shrikant Deshmukh
ABSTRACT
All skin diseases in Ayurveda have been considered under the headings of kushta. Vipadika is one among such disease which has been included under the heading of Kshudra Kushta. It is characterized by Pani-pada Sphutan(Fissure in palm and soles) and Teevra vedana (with severe pain). It affect the individual because of unstable life style, dietary pattern, stressful life. Its manifestation is mostly caused by vitiation of Vata, Kapha, and Pitta/Rakta. In this case, the patient has been complaining for six months about discomfort and bleeding along with the dryness, scaling, itching, and cracking of both hands. Vipadika patients experience higher negative effects on their personal and social lives because they have severe difficulties with daily tasks, mobility issues, and self-care challenges.
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