AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRA: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Mayur M. Morey and Dr. Vijaykumar U. Gawai

ABSTRACT

Beauty of the person is assessed by the complexion and texture of the skin. Healthy skin is determined by its proper structure, natural color and clear appearance. Skin is considerd as Twak in Ayurveda. Twak vikara or disorder are considered under Kushta Roga in Ayurveda. Shwitra is considered as one of the varities of Kushta in Ayurvedic classics. Partial or complete loss of skin pigmentation giving rise to white patch on any part of the body is called as leukoderma or vitiligo. It has an unknown etiology even today but its an acquired condition in which circumscribed depigmented patches develops. This depigmentation results due to destruction of melanocytes, which may be unknown in origin or due to autoimmune endocrinopathies selective IgA deficiency. According to Ayurveda Shwitra is caused due to vitiation of tridoshas and dhatus like Rakta, Mamsa and Meda. A female patient aged 12 yr has complaint of white patch behind right ear region since 2 year. Patient was treated with both Shodhan and Shaman chikitsa for period of 3 months with follow up every after 15 days. Patient got relief from the complaint and it is assessed by noting the changes in the size of patch was reduced. Present case study revealed that efficacy of Ayurvedic Chikitsa in Shwitra management.

Keywords: tridoshas and dhatus like Rakta, Mamsa and Meda.