Management of plaque psoriasis (~Ekakushta) through Ayurvedic approach: An experience

Abstract

Psoriasis is one of a variety of illnesses brought on by the autoimmune response and is characterized by the rapid inflammatory proliferation of sick skin cells. Even though the illness was first identified several decades ago, the etiology and therapy appear to remain understudied. In Ayurveda, many herbs have proved efficacy in the treatment of psoriasis, but the disease's complex etiology requires a multimodal therapeutic strategy. A 22-year-old male patient with persistent plaque psoriasis in the last three years presented with erythematous plaques over the back, chest, neck, legs, abdomen, scalp, and forehands. The Auspitz sign, Candle grease sign, and Koebner phenomenon were positive. The treatment plan was based on the Ayurvedic Samprapti (~pathophysiology) of Ekakushta (~plaque psoriasis). Virechana (~therapeutic purgation) along with Ayurvedic oral medicines and a wholesome dietary regimen were given. Within eight months of the treatment, the psoriatic lesions and associated signs and symptoms were healed effectively. No adverse events were reported during the course of therapy and no recurrence was noticed as of reporting the present case report. Altogether, multimodal Ayurveda treatment can be an effective and safe solution for plaque psoriasis.