An Ayurvedic Approach To Chronic Plaque Psoriasis : A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Plaque Psoriasis, a common type of Psoriasis typically characterized by circular to oval red plaques distributed over extensors of body surface and scalp.The plaques usually exhibit scaling as a result of epidermal hyperproliferation and dermal inflammation with well defined sharply demarcated boundaries sometimes carry a violacious tint. Both early onset and a family history of disease are considered poor prognostic indicators. We here by presenting a case of chronic plaque psoriasis admitted to the IPD of SJIIM Hospital simulating the lakshanas of kitibhakushta treated with shodhna and shamana therapies with the objective of reducing the frequency of relapses,duration of remission and alleviating the symptoms.