Changes

The wart like plaque may be observed in dermatosis neglecta; an skin condition in which accumulation of sebum, keratin, sweat, dirt and debris lead to localized patch of skin. Dryness is the main cause for the above pathogenesis and role of vāta and kapha in causing dryness is already been discussed.

The wart like plaque may be observed in dermatosis neglecta; an skin condition in which accumulation of sebum, keratin, sweat, dirt and debris lead to localized patch of skin. Dryness is the main cause for the above pathogenesis and role of vāta and kapha in causing dryness is already been discussed.

'''Vichārchikā:'''  

'''''Vichārchikā'':'''  

It is caused by ''kapha'' dominated condition. ''Kapha'' by its ''snigdha, guru, mridu'' and ''sheeta guna'' when increased above normal condition it leads to obstructive changes at the integumentary system. Reduced blood supply causes blackish brown discoloration. Further obstructive changes reduce the local immunity and give a chance for dermatophytes to penetrate the skin barrier. It results in eruptions and thereby causing excessive exudation. Secondary infection and reduced blood supply is cause for pruritus. It can be compared with wet eczema.

It is caused by ''kapha'' dominated condition. ''Kapha'' by its ''snigdha, guru, mridu'' and ''sheeta guna'' when increased above normal condition it leads to obstructive changes at the integumentary system. Reduced blood supply causes blackish brown discoloration. Further obstructive changes reduce the local immunity and give a chance for dermatophytes to penetrate the skin barrier. It results in eruptions and thereby causing excessive exudation. Secondary infection and reduced blood supply is cause for pruritus. It can be compared with wet eczema.

Current clinical management of skin diseases:

Current clinical management of skin diseases:

Principal treatment modalities: 1. Internal and external application of sneha (medicated ghee or oil) 2. Shodhana (purification therapies) 3. Raktamokshana (blood letting)  

 

Principal drugs: 1. Gandhaka (sulphur) 2. Nimba 3. Bakuchi 4. Hartal 5. Haridra 6. Manjishtha 7. Khadira 8. Sariva 9. Patol 10. Lodhra  

Principal treatment modalities:  

Medicines:( Referrred from Chikitsa Pradip):

 

#Internal and external application of sneha (medicated ghee or oil)  

#Shodhana (purification therapies)  

#Raktamokshana (blood letting)  

 

Principal drugs:  

 

#Gandhaka (sulphur)  

#Nimba  

#Bakuchi  

#Hartal  

#Haridra  

#Manjishtha  

#Khadira  

#Sariva  

#Patol  

#Lodhra  

 

Medicines:( Referred from Chikitsa Pradipa):

 

Type Kalpa Dose Time Anupana

Type Kalpa Dose Time Anupana

Vata dominant (Kapala) Swatambhu guggulu 500-1000 mg Between meals Ghee + honey  

Vata dominant (Kapala) Swatambhu guggulu 500-1000 mg Between meals Ghee + honey