ABSTRACT

Background: A skin lesion that exhibits the symptoms such as chronic inflammation and frequent relapses indicates Eczema or Atopic dermatitis, the most common among the skin disorders. This is also associated with red rashes and itching over the affected areas. Aims and Objectives: Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Bhallataka Vishadi Agada Lepa and Arka Taila Lepa in the management of vicharchika on Kandu (itching), Pidika (eruption), Vaivarnya (depigmentation), Srava (discharge), Daha (burning sensation) Rukshata (dryness), number of patches and also the area of the patches. Design: This was a randomized pilot study, 20 patients who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were selected for the study and randomized into 2 groups, Group A and Group B. Group A was administered Bhallataka vishadi agada lepa and Group B with arka lepa daily both morning and night for 30 days. Assessments were made before, during and after the treatment and follow up done once in 15 days. Results: Arkalepa showed statistically significant results compared to Bhallataka vishadi agada lepa by reduction of Kandu (itching), Pidika (eruption), Vaivarnya (depigmentation), Srava (discharge), Daha (burning sensation) Rukshata (dryness), number of patches and also the area of the patches. Conclusion: Bhallataka vishadi agada lepa showed significant changes in reduction of the symptoms of vicharchika compared to arka lepa. Keywords: Vicharchika, Eczema, Bhallataka Vishadi Agada, Arka, Lepa
Publication date: 05/03/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1092