AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSTHA DISEASE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TINEA CORPORIS-A CASE STUDY

Dr. Meerabai Tatyarao*, Dr. Omkar Vinayak Kortikar*, Dr. Sneha S. Kamre*, Dr. Shraddha Dattatray Satre*

ABSTRACT

Dadru Kustha, described under Kustha Roga in Ayurveda, is a Kapha–Pitta predominant dermatological condition
that closely correlates with dermatophytosis (tinea corporis) in modern medicine. It is clinically characterized by
kandu (itching), raga (erythema), and mandala (circular lesions), and has become increasingly prevalent in tropical
regions, particularly in India, with rising incidence of chronicity, recurrence, and antifungal resistance. A 19-yearold
male patient approached the outpatient department (OPD) of siddhakala ayurved mahavidyalaya, sangamner,
Maharashtra, with a chief complaint of round reddish patches over the neck with severe Kandu (Itching), Daha
(burning sensation), elevated circular lesions, and Raag (erythema). After 14 days of treatment, the patient got
relief from all the symptoms by taking proper medicines like Gandhak Rasayan, Arogyavardhini vati,
Mahamanjisthadi kwath And Dashang lepa for Local Application. Due to Kusthaghna and the immunity booster
properties of drugs, the present case study revealed the efficacy of Ayurveda by Shaman Chikitsa for 14 days in
managing Dadru kustha.

Keywords: Ayurveda; Dadru kushta; Shaman chikitsa; Tinea Corporis.