Management of Nummular Eczema through Ayurveda: A Case Report

  • Maneesha K Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Agada Tantra, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Chaitra H Associate Professor, Department of Agada Tantra, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Y. Rajeswari Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Agada Tantra, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
Keywords: Nummular Eczema, Pidaka, Snehapana, Vicharchika, Virechana

Abstract

Nummular Eczema is a type of Eczema characterized by round coin like lesions distributed on the extensor surface of the extremities, posterior aspect of the trunk, buttocks, and lower legs. It shows crusting and weeping. Etiology and pathogenesis is not definitely established; psychogenic stress, focal sepsis, food allergies, alcohol, debility and drugs are usually held responsible. In Ayurveda it is correlated as Vicharchika, as it is having similar feature like Kandu, Srava, Pidaka. The unique treatments in Ayurveda can give a very good result with a very little chance of reoccurrence. In the present case study, A 26 year old male patient diagnosed with Nummular Eczema got admitted in the Agada Tantra inpatient department with chief complaints of reddish circular lesions over the left leg with yellowish discharge, pain and burning sensation. This patient was treated with Snehapana, Virechana and Samana Aushadhis for 10 days and marked changes were observed.

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Maneesha K, Chaitra H, & Y. Rajeswari. (2023). Management of Nummular Eczema through Ayurveda: A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(11), 245 - 249. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/2104
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Vol. 7 No. 11 (2022): DECEMBER
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Case Report

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