Shankar Lal Jat, Kishori Lal Sharma
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Melasma is a common skin problem. It causes brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip.although various products are available in the market for the management of vyanga, they have some adverse side effects ,particularly towards pregnant and lactating mothers.it causes immense mental stress and depression.in the ayurvedic classics there was mention of vyanga which was described under kshudra roga of twaka roga which can be compared with melasma. as per ayurvedic classics vyanga is a condition where in vata,pitta dosa as well as manasika nidanas such as krodha,soka,ayasa are the main culprits.in ayurveda,vyanga has been treated both by antah-parimarjan and bahi-parimarjana chikitsa.in this review article,we tried to highlight ayurvedic management of vyanga (melasma) mentioned in ayurveda with scientific justification.