A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON MANAGEMENT OF SCALP PSORIASIS THROUGH AYURVEDIC MODALITIES

*Vd. Malavika G. T., Vd. Sumedha Singh

ABSTRACT

Psoriasis is a chronic non-communicable proliferative autoimmune skin disease which affects 2-3% of worldwide population. This skin condition has significant comorbidities and a profound psychosocial impact. Ayurveda includes all skin diseases under the broad term “Kushta”. Here an effort was made to treat a male patient suffering from scalp psoriasis through Ayurveda with a view point of Eka Kushta, where Shodhana was included as prime treatment modality. This case report showcases consolidated treatment protocol which brought about tremendous improvement in the condition of patient.

Keywords: Eka Kushta, Scalp Psoriasis, Ayurveda, Kushta, Shodhana.