Ayurvedic management of vicharchika - A case report
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https://doi.org/10.55718/kja.198Keywords:
Vicharchika, Atopic dermatitis, sampraptivighatana, Eczema Area Severity IndexAbstract
Vicharchika is a chronic skin disease which can be correlated with Atopic dermatitis. The recurrent relapses make the condition a huge challenge among dermatologists. Ayurveda offers a very scientific approach for treating this disease. This is an attempt to present a case of Vicharchika using rigorous evaluation guidelines. Skin illnesses should be evaluated with a special reference to the etiopathological changes that occurred long ago, in addition to their current morphological appearances. Etiopathological changes should be reversed with the appropriate medications since the treatment involves the sampraptivighatana. Internal purification methods (Sodhana) followed by proper pachana, deepana and snehapaana, makes the skin healthy. The changes of the skin can be assessed by Eczema Area Severity Index (EASI).
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