Palmer-Plantar Keratoderma
Ayurvedic Name: Vipadika Description: This condition affects the palms and soles, causing deep cracks, fissures, and severe pain. It occurs due to Vata aggravation, which leads to excess dryness, peeling, and occasional bleeding. Modern correlation: Palmar-plantar keratoderma or Chronic Hand Dermatitis. Ayurveda advocates Ghee-based formulations like Panchatikta Ghrita, Abhyanga (Oil massage with Castor oil and […]
Lymphedema
Ayurvedic Name: Alsak Description: Alsaka is a condition where the skin becomes sluggish, swollen, and dull-colored, resembling a Kapha-Pitta imbalance disorder. The affected area appears pale, moist, and sometimes oozing, with a loss of sensation. It is correlated with Elephantiasis or Lymphedema in modern medicine. Ayurveda advocates Raktamokshana (Bloodletting), Triphala, and Manjishtha, along with external […]
Tinea Corporis
Ayurvedic Name: Dadru Description: A ring-shaped, reddish, itchy rash with scaling, often forming annular lesions on the skin. It is a Pitta-Kapha disorder, commonly associated with fungal infections like Ringworm (Tinea Corporis). Treatment includes Gandhak Rasayana, Arogyavardhini Vati, and Neem decoctions for internal detox, while Khadira oil and Triphala lepa help externally. Rakta Shodhana (Blood […]
Atopic Dermatitis
Ayurvedic Name: Charmdal Description: This condition manifests as thinning and peeling of the skin, which leads to excessive dryness, redness, and scaling. It is a Vata-Pitta disorder, resembling Atopic Dermatitis or Exfoliative Dermatitis in modern medicine. Ayurveda prescribes Panchatikta Ghrita, Ashwagandha, and Bala oil for internal nourishment, along with gentle herbal moisturizers like Kumkumadi Taila […]
Scabies
Ayurvedic Name: Pama Description: This is a small, itchy, fluid-filled vesicular eruption, often seen in clusters. It is Pitta-Vata dominant, which leads to burning, itching, and scaling. It correlates with Scabies, Dyshidrotic Eczema, or Herpes Simplex. Ayurvedic treatment includes Gandhak Rasayana, Avipattikar Churna, and Aloe Vera gel or Triphala paste as external applications. Signs & […]
Folliculitis
Ayurvedic Name: Visphot Description: Characterized by large, pus-filled boils, painful blisters, and eruptions, often resulting from Pitta and Rakta imbalance. The affected area may be red, swollen, and hot to the touch, resembling Folliculitis, Carbuncles, or Bullous Dermatitis in modern medicine. Ayurvedic management includes Neem, Guduchi, Sariva, and Haridra (Turmeric) for detoxification, along with Raktamokshana […]
Erysipelas
Ayurvedic Name: Shataru Description: It appears as sharp, painful, red patches with inflammation that spread rapidly, causing burning and severe discomfort. It is a Pitta-Rakta disorder, similar to Cellulitis or Erysipelas in modern dermatology. Ayurvedic treatment includes Gandhak Rasayana, Avipattikar Churna, and cooling applications like Chandan (Sandalwood) and Aloe Vera gel to reduce inflammation. Signs […]
Eczema
Ayurvedic Name: Vicharchika Description: This is highly itchy, inflamed, and oozing eczema, commonly seen on the hands, feet, and folds of the body. It is resulting from Kapha-Pitta imbalance, which leads to thickened, cracked, and hyperpigmented skin with intense itching and discharge. Modern correlation: Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis. Ayurvedic treatment involves Mahamanjishthadi Kwath, Panchatikta Ghrita, […]
Relapsing Fever
Ayurvedic Name: Punaravartak Jwar Description: Punaravartak Jwara refers to a type of relapsing fever in Ayurveda, where fever recurs periodically after subsiding. It is primarily resulting from Vata and Pitta imbalance, which leads to improper digestion (Agnimandya), accumulation of toxins (Ama), and disturbance in the body’s natural temperature regulation. The fever comes in cycles, with […]
Gout
Ayurvedic Name: Vatrakt Description: Vatrakt is gout, a metabolic disorder resulting from excess uric acid accumulation and aggravated Vata. Symptoms include severe joint pain and swelling. Ayurvedic treatment includes anti-inflammatory herbs, dietary modifications, and Panchakarma therapies. Signs & Symptoms: Vatrakt is characterized by Sotha (Swelling) and intense Sula (Pain), typically in the joints, particularly the […]