Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a non-infectious, chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. It is characterized by the rapid production of epidermal cells at a rate six to nine times faster than normal, leading to thick, scaly patches on the skin.
What causes Psoriasis?
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown (idiopathic). However, several factors can trigger the condition, including:
Autoimmune reactions or infections
Skin injury
Climate changes
Certain medications (such as antimalarial drugs and lithium)
Anxiety and stress
What are the clinical features of Psoriasis?
Initial signs include red spots on the body, well-defined erythematous plaques with silvery scales, dry, swollen, and inflamed skin. Symptoms also include pain, itching, and a burning sensation. Lesions are commonly found on the scalp, elbows, knees, lower back, and genitals.
How is Psoriasis treated in Ayurveda?
In Ayurveda, psoriasis is categorized under "Kushta" and is believed to result from an imbalance in the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Treatments aim to balance these doshas through:
Shodhana (purification) and Shamana (palliative) therapies
Blood purification using internal medications, diet, and lifestyle changes
Detoxification therapies such as Snehapana, Virechana, or Vamana
Other treatments include Thakradhara, Lepana, Abhyanga, Njavarakizhi, Njavaralepana, and various body dharas.
Eczema (Dermatitis)
What is Eczema or Dermatitis?
Eczema or dermatitis refers to a group of conditions that cause distinctive reaction patterns in the skin, which can be either acute or chronic.
What causes Eczema?
Eczema can be triggered by several factors, including:
Hypersensitivity to environmental antigens such as pollen and house dust mites
Genetic predisposition
Contact with irritants like detergents, alkalis, acids, solvents, and abrasive dusts
Contact with nickel found in costume jewelry, watches, and rubber gloves
Stress, heat, and environmental factors
What are the clinical features of Eczema?
Acute Eczema: Symptoms include itchy dry skin, redness, swelling, papules, vesicles, large blisters, exudation, cracking, and scaling of the skin.
Chronic Eczema: Symptoms include all acute features plus dry leathery thickening of the skin, increased skin marking, fissures, scratch marks, and pigmentation changes.
How is Eczema treated in Ayurveda?
Treatment in Ayurveda begins with identifying the root cause of the disease through thorough history taking. Based on the vitiated doshas, the following therapies may be recommended:
Panchakarma therapies such as Snehapana, Abhyangam, Virechana, Lepana, Dhara.
Bloodletting techniques like Prachana and Jaloukavacharana.
Patients are also advised to follow specific diet and lifestyle changes as instructed by the doctor.
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