AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DADRU (TINEA CORPORIS) – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Sayali Kulkarni*, Dr. Prashant Baghel, Dr. Shital Tekale and Dr. Pranjali Kharat

ABSTRACT

Now-a-days, there has been a considerable increase in occurrence of skin diseases. Most of the skin diseases are caused due to bacterial or fungal infections. Poverty, poor sanitation, unhygienic conditions, pollution are some of the reasons for infections. According to WHO prevalence rate of superficial mycotic infection is 120-25%. According to Ayurveda all skin diseases are included under one heading of ‘Kushtha Roga’. Causative factors of Kushtha Roga are incompatible food, daytime sleeping, suppression of natural urges, excessive salty or spicy food, etc. Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal skin infection of arms and legs. However it may occur on any part of the body. It is commonly found in society. Clinically it is similar to Dadru Kushtha described in Ayurveda. Aacharya Vagbhata and Sushruta have explained Dadru Kushtha under Mahakushtha. Aacharya Charaka has included Dadru in Kshudra Kushtha. In present study 65yr old female patient of Dadru was treated with Aarogyavardhini Vati, Gandhak Rasayan, Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha internally and external application of Gandhak Malahar. Patient reported significant improvement in signs and symptoms.

Keywords: Tinea corporis, Dadru, Aarogyavardhini Vati, Gandhak Rasayan, Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha, Gandhak Malahar.