ABSTRACT

The term "Kushtha” means that disease which causes discolouration. It is of two type Mahakushta and Kshudrakushtha. There are eleven varieties of Kshudra Kushtha and seven varieties of Maha Kushtha. ('Sapta dravya' or the "Three Doshas" and the role of Tvak, Rakta, Mamsa, and Lasika in the etiopathogenesis of Kushtha)The body's largest barrier between the interior and exterior environments is the skin. Skin disorders have several causes, including the use of bad foods, changes in lifestyle, or stress. Skin diseases are becoming more prevalent every day. Due to the lack of clear instruments or illustrations in the old Ayurvedic writings, differential diagnosis and identification of a specific Kushtha are typically exceedingly challenging.A comparison research is conducted between several Kustharoga, primarily Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha, and skin diseases known to modern science. There are many dermatological problems that the 7 varieties of Mahakushtha and the 11 types of Kshudrakushtha have in common, including Siddhmakustha with pityriasis versicolor and Pama with scabies, among others. Because he or she is not well informed in the recognition of cutaneous lesions or their range of presentation, a non-dermatologist will really have difficulty making a crisp differential diagnosis and identifying these conditions. Thus, in thecurrent study, an effort has been made to expound on and compare the numerous Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha mentioned in Ayurveda with the closest modern equivalent. Keywords: Kushtha, Mahakushtha, Kshudrakushtha,Skin disorder, Ayurveda
Publication date: 01/06/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.6.9108