Clinical Study of Vamana Karma in the Management of Ekkushtha with special reference to Psoriasis

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Dr Deepika Minhas

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v12i3.03

Assistant Professor Smt.Urmila Devi Ayurvedic College Hoshiarpur Punjab MD ( Samhita & Siddhant)

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ABSTRACT:

Introduction-

It is a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy dry patches.

Psoriasis is the papulosquamous disorder of the skin.
Equally in both sex
Common in age group 15-60 years
May appear in any age and site
Not contagious
Caused by faulty signal of Immune System and improper dietary habits

Types of Psoriasis

Plaque Psoriasis- Most common about 80% raised patches, reddish skin covered by silvery white scale. Common site- elbow, knees, lower back and scalp.

Guttate Psoriasis- Small red spot on skin. Commonly in trunk, palm and sole, more common in children.

Pustular Psoriasis- White pustular surrounded by red skin, may present in pregnancy.

Flexular Psoriasis- Erythematous plaques covered with fine moist scales. Common sites are axillae, groin, submammary.

Inverse Psoriasis- smooth, red, lesions found in skin folds.

Erythematous Psoriasis- wide spread redness severe itching, pain may affect system of the body.

Palmoplanter Psoriasis- small pustuler on digits and middle portions of the palm and sole.

Aim &Objects

Effect of vamana karma in Ekkushtha

Effect of oral treatment in Ekkushtha

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