AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTA W.S. R TO TINEA CRURIS-A SUCCESSFUL CASE STUDY

*Dr. Archana Pandurang Kashid –Zende

ABSTRACT

Ayurved is time tested science. From ancient to present era its principles never change. With great logics its cure all types of disease. Tinea cruris is fungal infection of the groin region.it is ring like shape with any size. It is found more in male than female. According to ayurved all skin disease comes under Kushta vydhi. Tinea Cruris can be correlated with Dadru. Dadru is one of the Kshudrakustha with predominance of Pitta and Kapha dosha.40 years old male suffering from Elevated ring like patch around buttock region, Severe itching, Discoloration/Redness, Burning sensation since last 11 months. He took Modern medicine but no relief from that. With Modern medicine he just got relief from itching, that also reoccur again during night time.Ayurvedic medicines along with good hygiene and some lifestyle modifications give best result.

Keywords: Tinea Cruris, Dadru, Ayurved.