A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA

Ramitha Mundkur* and Veerakumara K.

ABSTRACT

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a genetic skin disorder characterized clinically by blister formation from mechanical trauma. A mutation in any of at least 18 genes encoding the proteins in the epidermis, basement membrane or dermis causes poor integrity of the skin leading to fragility. EB usually occurs at birth or shortly after. Males and females are equally affected. Occasionally EB may be mild enough at birth not to be apparent, and it is not until the child is older or reaches adulthood before it is detected. The effects that EB has on a child’s life varies considerably. Some children have a mild disease that requires taking precautions to prevent injuries. At the other end of the spectrum, EB can cause lifelong disability that needs ongoing medical care. It can be included under tvak vikara in ayurveda.

Keywords: Epidermolysis bullosa, Tvak vikara.