Dr. Seema Yadav, Dr. Amol Kadu, Dr. Anita Sharma
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Smooth and glowing complexion of the face increases the beauty of a person and also gives self-confidence. Facial melanosis, one of the hyper pigmented disorders commonly seen among different age groups of female, characterized by darkening of areas of skin caused by overproduction of pigment in the skin known as melanin. On the basis of clinical features, Facial Melanosis can be compared with Vyanga mentioned in Ayurved. It is characterized by the presence of Niruja (painless) and Shavavarna Mandalas (bluish-black patches) on face due to vitiation of vata, pitta followed by Rakta Dosha. In Modern medicines, many topical steroid ointments are prescribed in the management of Facial Melanin. However, such ointment may cause adverse effects such as irritation, rashes etc. In Ayurved, very good medicines are available for skin diseases. Ayurvedic treatment gives effective results without any side effects. A 21 years old female patient presented with classical picture of facial melanosis treated with 3 setting of leech application at 15 days interval with rakta pitta shamak chikitsa & mriduvirechana (mild purgation) by trivrittavaleha followed by deepana pachana treatment. Hyperpigmentation of facial melanosis is substantially reduced in present case with this treatment. Details will be explained in full paper presentation.