EFFECT OF KOSTHA-SHUDDHI AND RASAYANA CHIKITSA IN ACNE VULGARIS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological complaint of sebaceous follicles. It mainly affects adolescents and can have a significant negative impact on their psychological functioning. Clinical manifestation is characterised by four types: open comedones, closed comedones, papules, pustules, and nodulocystic lesions. In Ayurvedic classics, it is described under Kshudra Roga as Yuvanpidika or Mukh-dusika, the eruptions like Salmali thorn on the face and upper trunk during adulthood, caused by vitiation of Kapha, Vata, and Rakta. Main clinical findings: In this case, a 14-year-old male patient came to the outdoor patient department (OPD) of Kaumarabhritya with complaints of pimples, burning sensation and mild pain on both cheeks and forehead. Diagnosis: The condition was diagnosed as Acne vulgaris (Ayurvedic diagnosis: Yuvanpidika or Mukh-dusika). Intervention: The patient was prescribed Kostha-shuddhi with Avipattikar Churna, followed by Shaman and Rasayana drugs in the sequence. Outcome: Complete relief was found in patient complaints. Pimples disappeared completely, and burning and pain were absent. Normal skin pigmentation is achieved with an increased glow on the skin. Conclusion: This article is an attempt to show the efficacy of Kostha-shuddhi and Rasayana drugs in the treatment of Yuvan Pidika.