REVIEW ARTICLE ON AHIPUTANA W.R.T NAPKIN RASH

Disha Saini* and Keerti Verma

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda a number of skin disorders has been described under the heading of Kshudraroga, Ahiputana is one of them. If mother fails to keep proper care of her child then they may suffer from many diseases and Ahiputana is one of them. Napkin rash is one of the most common skin disorder in infant and childrens. Ayurveda clearly states that main Hetu (cause) of Ahiputana is Stanyadushthi.[1] Prevalence of Diaper rash has been variably reported from 7-35% in the first one year of life. Most cases occurs between 9-12 month of age.[2] Ayurveda describe various disease of Guda region such as Gudakutta, Anamika, Sannirudhguda, Gudabhransh along with Ahiputana.[3] According to Ashtang Hridya Mal uplepa and swed both causes Kandu, daha and tamra vrana around the perianal region. In Ahiputana there is pitta, kapha and rakta dosha prakop.[4]

Keywords: Ahiputana, Kshudraroga, Hetu, Stanyadushthi, Gudakutta, Anamika, Sannirudhguda, Gudabhransh, Mal uplepa, Swed, Kandu, Daha, vrana, Doshas.