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===Diagnosis through Integrative Medicine===
===Diagnosis through Integrative Medicine===
In integrative medicine, a disease is diagnosed by contemporary medical science parameters and its comparable condition in alternative medicine. For example, in Psoriasis, annular, erythematous, xerosis lesions with an uneven surface are diagnosed as guttae psoriasis. The relative terms as explained in Ayurvedic classics in the context of Kushtha are listed in table 1. It shows that guttae psoriasis resembles mandala kushtha.
In integrative medicine, a disease is diagnosed by contemporary medical science parameters and its comparable condition in alternative medicine. For example, in Psoriasis, annular, erythematous, xerosis lesions with an uneven surface are diagnosed as guttae psoriasis. The relative terms as explained in Ayurvedic classics in the context of Kushtha are listed in table 1. It shows that guttae psoriasis resembles mandala kushtha.
[[File:Fig_1-_Guttate_Psoriasis.jpg|500px|'''Fig 1: Guttate Psoriasis (Mandala kushtha)'''|thumb]]
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Fig 1: Guttate Psoriasis (Mandala kushtha)
Fig 1: Guttate Psoriasis (Mandala kushtha)
Clinical examination in integrative medicine gives a mutual orientation with different medical systems.
Clinical examination in integrative medicine gives a mutual orientation with different medical systems.
Some general dermatological features and their Ayurvedic correlations in Lichen Planus<ref>Narahari SR, Prasanna KS, Sushma KV. Evidence based integrative dermatology. Indian J Dermatol 2013;58:127- 31.</ref> are given in table 2.
Some general dermatological features and their Ayurvedic correlations in Lichen Planus<ref>Narahari SR, Prasanna KS, Sushma KV. Evidence based integrative dermatology. Indian J Dermatol 2013;58:127- 31.</ref> are given in table 2.
[[File:Fig_2-_Lichen_Planus.jpg|500px|'''Fig 2: Lichen Planus'''|thumb]]
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Fig 2: Fig 2: Lichen Planus
Fig 2: Fig 2: Lichen Planus
Specific nomenclature resembling lichen planus is not observed in [[Ayurveda]] classics. However, in such cases, [[Ayurveda]] describes them based on pathophysiological features and still recommends treatments.
Specific nomenclature resembling lichen planus is not observed in [[Ayurveda]] classics. However, in such cases, [[Ayurveda]] describes them based on pathophysiological features and still recommends treatments.
In table 3, symptoms of lymphedema and its relative biomedical terms are explained. Lymphoedema is known as Shleepada in [[Ayurveda]]<ref>Narahari, S. R., Ryan, T. J.,Prasanna, K. S. and Aggithaya, G. M., Integrating modern dermatology and Ayurveda in the treatment of Vitiligo and lymphedema in India. International Journal of Dermatology, 2011;50: 310–334</ref>. The table contains essential clinical features of the disease.<ref>Narahari S. Treating lymphodema patients in Indian villages. J Lymphodema, 2011;6:87-90</ref>
In table 3, symptoms of lymphedema and its relative biomedical terms are explained. Lymphoedema is known as Shleepada in [[Ayurveda]]<ref>Narahari, S. R., Ryan, T. J.,Prasanna, K. S. and Aggithaya, G. M., Integrating modern dermatology and Ayurveda in the treatment of Vitiligo and lymphedema in India. International Journal of Dermatology, 2011;50: 310–334</ref>. The table contains essential clinical features of the disease.<ref>Narahari S. Treating lymphodema patients in Indian villages. J Lymphodema, 2011;6:87-90</ref>
[[File:Fig_3-Lymphedema.jpg|500px|'''Fig 3: Lymphedema'''|thumb]]
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Fig 3: Lymphedema
Fig 3: Lymphedema
[[File:Fig_4-_Vitiligo.jpg|500px|'''Fig 4: Vitiligo'''|thumb]]
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Fig 4: Vitiligo
Fig 4: Vitiligo
The above examples show that the final diagnosis could be similar even though the nomenclatures are different in two different medical systems. In an integrated system, both systems learn from each other.
The above examples show that the final diagnosis could be similar even though the nomenclatures are different in two different medical systems. In an integrated system, both systems learn from each other.