Dr. Devendra Kumar, Dr. Shrinidhi Kumar K
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Shwitra is one of the common skin disorders with cosmetic importance and characterized by lesions in the form of white patches over the skinsurface with maximum incidence of childhood onset. This not only interfere with beauty and general outlook of the child but also considered as social stigma, which ultimately afflicts the social, academical,behavioral pattern of the child. Incidence of Shwitra is 1% to 2% inchildren.Ayurveda considers it under Kustha and same as been named as vitiligo or leucoderma in contemporary medical science, with basic pathology of hypopigmentation due to the absence of melanin underneath the skin due to various causes. As treatment options arelimited and unsatisfactory, parents opt the Ayurveda management for the same. A 8-year-old male child diagnosed with Shwitra and presented with hypo pigmented patch over the left leg and ankle area measuring 10x5 cm dimensions was treated with TrikatuChurna orally and Gajlindalepa as an external application with Gomutra for 2 months with follow up on once in every 7 days. With all required diet and life style modifications. At the end of 2 months patient has shown significant reduction of hypo pigmented patch with replacement of normal skin pigmentation. Details of case with history, clinical finding, treatment, progress, etc will be discussed on full paper presentation.