ABSTRACT

The human body's largest organ is the skin. Any alteration to the typical skin texture causes psychological and physical distress for the patient. A chronic inflammatory skin illness that is not contagious, psoriasis is typified by well-defined erythematous plaques with dry, silvery scales. Spontaneous remissions and flare-ups interrupt the disease's progression. Psoriasis is a chronic disorder that can be disfiguring and significantly lowers one's quality of life. The condition's aetiology and treatment appear to be understudied, despite the fact that it was first identified several decades ago. The body's immune reaction to uncertain stimuli causes the diseased skin cells to proliferate more quickly in an inflammatory manner. Dooshi visha or low potency poison, is what these unclear factors are thought to be, these uncertain factors is seen as a dooshi visha, or low-potent poison, which inhibitsaction when susceptibility elements are present. All skin conditions are categorised under the Kushta branch of Ayurveda. A 45-year-old male patient with plaque psoriasis who appeared with erythematous plaques throughout his body, scalp, and upper limbs along with mild irritation, burning, and itching is the subject of our article regarding Ayurvedic treatment. Positive signs were the Koebner phenomenon and the Auspitz sign. The severity of psoriatic lesions and the patient's reaction to treatment are evaluated using the PASI score. Prior to the treatment, the patient's PASI score was 15.7; at the conclusion of the treatment, it was 0. It is identified as Vatha Kapha predominate Sidhma kushta in Ayurveda. The treatment protocol was adopted are shodana and shamana along with Agadatantra principles. With the patient's permission, photographic records were made during subsequent treatments and routine follow-ups. In this case Ayurveda treatment led to speedy and substantial recovery. Keywords: Psoriasis, Sidhma Kushta, PASI Score, Shodana, Shamana, Vishagna
Publication date: 01/04/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.4.9672