Dr. Samichha Neupane, Dr. Satish Gandhrave, Prof. Rajesh Kumar Sood
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Background: Vyanga is one of the chronic skin disorders described in Ayurveda under the kshudra roga prakarana. Acharya Sushruta has explained it as painless thin brown patches over face which can be correlated with Melasma of modern medical science. Melasma is the common acquired hypermelanosis that occurs exclusively on the sun-exposed skin of face. It is often difficult to treat due to recalcitrant and recurrent nature. According to Ayurveda, the pathogenesis of vyanga, involves Pitta dosha, bhrajaka pitta in particular, thus drugs that pacifies Pitta dosha, with Varnaprasadak, Kusthaghna, and Raktashodhaka property proves to be effective in Vyanga management. Aims and objectives: To clinically evaluate the efficacy of Mukhakantikara Varnak Ghrita in the management of Vyanga. Material and methods: In this study, the trial drug used was Mukhakantikara Varnak Ghrita for local application on affected areas. 15 patients coming under inclusion criteria approaching the OPD of skin care unit and Derma Research Lab. under the P.G. Dept. of Samhita and Siddhanta of Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurveda College and hospital, Paprola (H.P.) were selected. The total duration of trial was 45 days with 3 follow ups at an interval of 15 days Conclusion: The clinical study showed that Mukhakantikara varnak Ghrita has significant effect in Vyanga management. Clinical improvement was more evident in Varna (colour of lesion) i.e. Darkness parameter when compared to other parameters.