Critical analysis of Vitiligo (Shwitra) : An Ayurvedic Perspective

  • Dr. R. B. Hosamani Associate Professor, Dept. of Swasthavritta and Yoga, B.V.V. Sangha’s Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka. INDIA.
Keywords: Shwitra, Kilāsa, Kushtha, Leucoderma, Vitiligo

Abstract

Vitiligo is one of the stigmatizing dermatological disorders found with a worldwide preponderance. It is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin caused mainly by the loss of melanin pigment in the skin. It can affect any area of the skin and causes discolouration and ugliness. It causes cosmetic imbalance body which ultimately leads to many socialized psychological stigma in life of the patient. Āyurveda has incorporated this condition into the broad heading of Shwitra or Kilāsa which is described under the term called Kushtha (dermatosis). Here, an attempt has been made to compile the knowledge of ancient Āyurvedic science so as to present it systematically and critically analyze the Āyurvedic concept and management of Shwitra (Vitiligo).

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i01.827
Published: 2020-02-29
How to Cite
Dr. R. B. Hosamani. (2020). Critical analysis of Vitiligo (Shwitra) : An Ayurvedic Perspective. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(01), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i01.827
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