A REVIEW ON CONCEPT OF KIKKISA (STRIAE GRAVIDARUM)

Pregnancy is one of the important and beautiful phase in women's life. While experiencing the pregnancy women endures the intense physical and anatomical changes in her body. Kikkisa is one such ailment which occur during the 7th month of pregnancy or 2nd trimester of pregnancy; affecting the skin of the belly, breast region, groin region, and backside as well. According to the Ayurveda kikkisa is skin disorder associated with Garbotpeedana(foetus growth), Kandu( itching) and Vidaha (burning sensation). Is is more commonly correlated with Striae gravidarum where scarlike lesions appears on the breasts, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks. Skin conditions that develop during pregnancy can be dangerous to the woman for a very long time and affect how others perceive her face. So the present study aims to evaluate the etymology of Kikissa(Striae Gravidarum) according to both traditional and modern aspects so as to develop the effective management therapy for the natural maintenance of skin and body.