A single case study of mandal kushtha W.S.R. psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that is distinguished by well-defined erythematous lesions covered in silvery loose scales, that affects an estimated 0.44-2.8% of the population in India.It commonly affects individuals in their third or fourth decade with males being affected two times more common than females.It has a physical and psychological impact on the patient because it disrupts their cosmetic harmony. A 27 years old male patient was reported on 06/06/2022 in Out Patient Department (OPD) of Govt. Ayurved Hospital Moti Chohatta, Udaipur. Patient reported with radish spots on hand, back, leg since 1 year and itching in these patches, patches were slightly elevated.This condition is clinically related to Mandal Kushtha, as described in Ayurveda.Mandal Kushtha has Shwetam, Raktam, Sthiram, Styanam and Utsanna Mandalam (Skin lesion with special characters) characters.Shodhan Chikitsa was mentioned by Acharya Charaka for the purification of Kushtha Roga.According to the Kushtha line of treatment, the patient was treated with classical Vamana Karma (therapeutic emesis) and Shamana Chikitsa based on the signs and symptoms (psoriasis).Before treatment, after treatment, and after a 1 month follow-up were all evaluated. Pictures were taken before treatment and after treatment