Dr. Veena Kumari, Dr. Niranjan Rao
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
In present era society is more concerned about external beauty compare to internal beauty. Usually most of the cases present before general practitioners are pertaining to skin diseases. One such disease is Psoriasis which is an autoimmune and an inflammatory skin disease that typically follows a relapsing and remitting course. Plaque Psoriasis is characterized by well delineated red, scaly plaques that vary in extent from a few patches to generalized involvement. Distinctive nail changes occur in around 50% of all those affected. Increased stress and sedentary lifestyle are main pre disposing factors which is accounting for wide spread prevalence of this disease. Psoriasis for many people results in profound functional, psychological and social morbidity. It can be correlated to different varieties of Kushta according to the presentation of the patient. In modern medicine we do not find a definite cure for this disease. Here it is need of the time to find out safe and effective treatment through Ayurveda. Through its 3 basic principles of treatment i.e. Nidanaparivarjana, Shamana and Shodhana Ayurveda provides long lasting results and a better life to the patients.Here a case of a Psoriasis has been discussed along with its treatment with Virechana.