AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbow, trunk, and scalp, characterised by erythematous, swollen skin lesions. It is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition mainly affecting the skin and joints. A 45-year-old male came to me with psoriasis with red scaly lesions on his legs and forearms; itching was there over the affected part. He received oral Ayurveda medications and signs and symptoms were monitored. After 15 months of treatment, the patient was relieved of signs and symptoms without any adverse effects of treatment. In the present case study, it was observed that psoriasis can be treated efficiently with the help of oral Ayurveda medications. It was also found to be affordable and require no hospitalisation.