An Ayurvedic management on Atopic Dermatitis

Amruta M. Deokar 1, *  Gourav Kumar Rathor 2

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Kaumarbhritya, B. R. Harne Ayurvedic Medical College, Vangani, Maharashtra, India.
2 Ph.D Scholar, Department of Kaumarbhritya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 09(01), 495–497.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.9.1.0463
Publication history: 
Received on 01 May 2023; revised on 11 June 2023; accepted on 21 June 2023
 
Abstract: 
Atopic Dermatitis affects the estimated 1-5% of world population.It affects more than 10-20% of children.Atopic Dermatitis(ad) is a chronically relapsing skin disorder with an immunologic basis The clinical presentation varies from mild to severe.In the worst cases,atopic dermatitis may interfere with normal growth and development.The etiopathological study of eczema reveals the factors of psychosomatic nature of the disease with associated epidermal barrier dysfunction; genetic determination, allergy, and impaired innate immunity play an important role in pathogenesis of eczema.According to Ayurveda,Vicharchika can be co-related with AD.Ayurveda Treatment modality emphasis on Quality of Life considering holistic approach incase of Atopic Dermatitis.
 
Keywords: 
Ayurveda; Atopic Dermatitis; Vicharchika; Chikitsa
 
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