AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PALMO-PLANTER PSORIASIS: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • YOGESH JAKHOTIYA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v5i2.335

Keywords:

Palmo-planter Psoriasis, Ksudrakushtha , Vipadika ,Internal medication, External therapy

Abstract

Palmo-plantar psoriasis (PPP) is a type of Psoriasis limited to the area of the palms and soles. Though only small
body surface area is affected, it is difficult to treat and seriously interferes with the patient’s quality of life. It is
found in 3 - 4% of all psoriasis cases. It is also found in isolation. There is no any direct correlation with any
disease described in Ayurveda but somewhat it can be correlated with Vipadika which is one of the types of the
Ksudrakushtha This is a case of palmo-planter psoriasis. He was taken treatment from different pathies. But due
to frequent recurrence, he preferred Ayurvedic treatment. He was successfully managed with Ayurvedic
treatment including internal medication & some external therapy for three months.

Author Biography

YOGESH JAKHOTIYA

MD Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital & Research centre,
Salod(H), Wardha, Maharashtra

Published

2021-04-18

How to Cite

JAKHOTIYA, Y. . (2021). AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PALMO-PLANTER PSORIASIS: A CASE STUDY. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 5(2). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v5i2.335

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2017): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Case Report

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