Dadru (Skin Disease): A Case Report

Authors: Chambyal K* and Yadav CR

DOI: 10.23880/cdoaj-16000189

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Skin is the outermost layer of body which protects body from direct contact of surrounding environment. The skin also secretes some secretions which are protective in nature by their killing or inhibiting action on some microorganisms. Dadru is pitta kapha vyādhi which simulates clinically with Tinea corporis. The symptoms are Itching, redness with elevated piḍikā, scaly lesions. In this study, a female patient with average built 42 years came with complaints of itching, rashes, scaly lesions and was diagnosed to suffer from dadru. A composite of āyurveda treatment- malla sindūra -125mg B.D, śuddh gandhakaa cūrṇa-1g B.D, rasamāṇikya -125mg B.D, nimbādi cūrṇa -1g B.D (anti-helminthic), manjiṣṭhā cūrṇa- 1g B.D, haridrākhanḍa-1tsp B.D, kaiśora guggulu-2 tab(250mg) B.D., dadruharalepa for local application B.D, taruṇīkusumākara cūrṇa with lukewarm water only during sleeping time, these medicines were given to patient. Some dietary and life style changes were also advised to her. After follow up of seven days, significant results were seen in kaṇḍu, redness and scaly lesions.

Keywords: Dadru; Tvaka; Cikitsa

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