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  • Psoriasis is a chronic Autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells.
  • In Psoriasis skin cells can multiply up to ten times faster than normal.
  • This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales.
  • Causative factors of this disease are unknown and certain researchers found that Psoriasis may be due to inheritance.
  • In Ayurveda all skin diseases are grouped under a broad heading of “Kusta Roga” 
  • Eka kusta is one such disease explained under the heading of Kshudra kusta
  • Features of Eka kusta closely resemble the characteristic features of Psoriasis.

Symptoms

  • Rashes or patches of red, inflamed skin often covered with loose silver colored scales
  • Itchy, painful skin that can crack or bleed
  • Small areas of bleeding where the involved skin is scratched 
  • Discolouration and pitting of nails, nails may also begin to crumble or detach from the nail bed.

Ayurveda line of treatment 

  • Ghrithapana 
  • Vamana 
  • Virechana
  • Shamana oushadhas – Both internal and external medications.

Types of Psoriasis 

Even though varieties of presentation like Plaque Psoriasis, Gutter Psoriasis, 

Crythrodermic Psoriasis, unstable Psoriasis etc are present, in Ayurveda all can be included under single heading  Eka Kusta.

Likewise scalp, palm, soles, sacral region, nails, back side of ear, neck, elbow, abdomen etc. are common sites of the disease.

Prevention 

  • Avoid Virudha Ahara
  • Practice Abyangam- medicated oil massage daily
  • Follow Shodhana Therapies 
  • Avoid chemicals which contain chemicals that makes the skin rough.
  • Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated

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