PSORIASIS is a papulosquamous disorder of kin. It was first discribled AD. It affects both sexes equally. It is common in the age up of 15-35 yrs, though it may appear at any age. The typical lesion is erythematous, raised scaly and well demarcated. The extensor aspect of trunk and limbs preferably knee,elbow and scalp are involved. It is not contagious. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown but it is postulated that it is related to the Immune System. According to ayurveda, predominant vitiation of vata and kapha dosha causes aruna varna, kharata, Rukhata, kandu and scales resembling matsya shakala. This condition can be associated with psoriasis. Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa should be carried out repeatedly to prevent recurrence of psoriasis. A clinical trial was conducted to compare Panchakarma therapy and only internal meditation in cases of psoriasis.
Materials and Methods
Selection of patients
Randomly selected patients of psoriasis were divide two groups.
Group-A : Panchakarma and oral
Group -B: Oral medication
Inclusion Criteria :
Patients presenting with kandu (Itching) Rukshta (Dryness of skin) Twaksputan (scaling) Khara sparshata (roughness of skin) silvery white scales.
Exclusion citeria
Patients of Eczema, Leprosy
Observations
Results were observed and noted according to clinical improvement in signs & symptoms on every follow-up visit. Patient from both groups were followed - up after 1 month, on second. fourth and sixth month.
Criteria for Assessment
1) Excellent Relief : Complete cure of symptoms & signs
2) Moderate Relief : More than 75% cure of symptoms & signs
3) Mild Relief : More than 50% cure of cure of symptoms & signs
4) No relief : No changes in symptoms signs
