A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON KSHUDRA ROGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MODERN DERMATOLOGY

Dr. Sanket B. Sanap*, Dr. Krishna N. Kadam

ABSTRACT

Ayurvedic Samhitas describe numerous diseases, among which Kshudra Roga constitutes a distinct category. Acharya Sushruta in Sushruta Samhita described about 44 Kshudra roga. In this article Sushrutokta kshudrarogas were more focused with respect to modern Dermatology. Today, skin diseases remain challenging because modern treatments have limitations and these conditions are frequently dismissed as minor compared to other diseases. This study aims to focus on Kshudra Rogas, which includes several disorders that impact an individual's external beauty. Some of the diseases of kshudra roga mentioned in ancient ayurvedic classics are skin disease of present era like Palitya (premature greying of hairs), yuwanpidika (acne vulgaris), Darunaka(dandruff), vyanga(melasma), Kaksha(Herpeszoster), Padadari(Plantar eczema) etc., along with their contemporary correlations is enumerated in this article.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sushruta Samhita, Kshudra roga, Dermatology, Comparative Study.