Case Report
Year: 2023 | Month: August | Volume: 13 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 152-158
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230822
A Case Report: Management of Mukhadushika (Acne Vulgaris) with Ayurveda
Dr. Ish Garg1, Dr. Diksha Sharma1, Dr. Sujata Yadav2
1M.D. Scholar, PG Department of Kayachikitsa, A & U Tibbia College, University of Delhi
2H.O.D., Associate professor, PG Department of Kayachikitsa, A & U Tibbia College, University of Delhi
Corresponding Author: Dr. Ish Garg
ABSTRACT
The most prevalent skin condition affecting people today is acne, which affects 80% of adolescents. Acne vulgaris is a skin condition that shares similarities with the Ayurvedic texts' descriptions of the diseases Mukhadushika or Yuvanpidika. The condition known as acne vulgaris affects the pilosebaceous follicle and is characterised by both non-inflammatory (open and closed comedones) and inflammatory lesions (papules, pustules, and nodules). Sebum production, pilosebaceous duct cornification, microbial involvement, and inflammation are the four main elements that contribute to the development of the disease. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned the skin disease under “Kshudra Rogas” & Mukhadushika is one of them. These facial eruptions resemble thorns like that of Shalmali. Due to its tendency to influences a person's personality and diminish one's facial beauty, it is known as Mukhadushika. Kapha, Vata, Meda, and Rakta are the Doshas and Dushyas involved in Mukhadushika, and these have a localised impact on the person’s face. Treatment of Mukhadushika involves both Shamana and Shodhan Chikitsa. Acharya Sushruta believed Raktamokshana to be Shodhan Chikitsa as well as regarded it as Chikitsaardha. In this case study the patient was administered various Shamana Yogas along with Raktamokshana by Jaulaukaavacharan as Shodhan Chikitsa. The outcome of the combination therapy was highly encouraging and free of any side effect.
Key words: Acne vulgaris, Ayurveda, Jaulaukaavacharan, Kshudra Rogas, Mukhadushika, Raktamokshana, Yuvanpidika.