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Case Studies | Ayurveda | Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026 | Pages: 714 - 719 | India
Ayurvedic Management of Palmoplantar Psoriasis - A Case Series
Abstract: Background: Palmo-Plantar Psoriasis is a non-infectious chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by well-defined erythematous plaques with silvery scales that have a predilection for surface and by a chronic fluctuating course. The disease not only affects patients physically but also disturbs the mental and social health of the patient, as the appearance of patient may be embarrassing. Since there is no satisfactory treatment for psoriasis in conventional medicine. Ayurvedic treatment (Virechana karma, Raktamokshana, external Lepa Application and Shamanoushadis) can provide promising results in this condition. Method: 10 patients having complaints of Sputan (Peeling of the skin), Kandu (Itching), Daha (burning sensation) and occasionally vedana (Pain) in the palmoplantar region were successfully treated with Virechana, Rakta mokshana, external application of lepam and Shamanoushadis (Mahatikataka Ghrita, Panchatitakak guggalu grita capsule, Patolakaturohinyadi Kashaya, tiktamrita and Avipattikara Choorna) in the period of 3 months. Assessment criteria were prepared to see the improvement in each patient. Results: The intervention provides 85 % relief after treatment and a complete follow up 3 months. 80.36 % significant on Scaling of skin, 79.99 % significant on kandu, 83.66% significant on paani paada sputana, and 85.24% significant on Vedana. 80% of subjects were shown relief on all parameters after treatment and 85.66 % showed relief after a complete follow-up period of 3 months. Conclusion: Ayurvedic intervention is potent enough to treat Vipadika effectively. Following Pathya Ahara and Vihara along with medications helps break the pathogenesis, alleviates the symptoms, and also improves the immune strength. Hence, the treatment was effective in relieving the symptoms and causing remission.
Keywords: Vipadika, Palmoplantar Psoriasis, Virechana, Raktamokshana, shamana Aoushadhi
How to Cite?: Dr. Priyanka Bhadargade, Dr. Sachin Patil, "Ayurvedic Management of Palmoplantar Psoriasis - A Case Series", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 714-719, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26210120014, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26210120014