Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF MUKHADUSHIKA (ACNE VULGARIS): A CASE REPORT

Dr. Pankaj Mishra*, Dr. Manjula Mishra and Dr. Pratibha Baghel

ABSTRACT

Beauty is a foundation of never ending joy and inspiration. Face is a mirror of body and index of the mind. So, every people mainly youngesters are very cautious about beauty of their face. Unfortunately, Mukhadushika is the disease which affects most of adolescents and if it is neglected then it put its Vranvastu (Scar) for whole life. Mukhadushika or Yauvnapidika or Tarunyapitika is explained by Sushruta under Kushudrarogas. According to Ayurveda, mukhadushika occurs due to vitiation of kapha dosha, vata dosha and raktadushti. Herb Shalmali Kantka like a small bump or blemish appear on the face skin. Mukhadushika can be co-related with acne vulgaris which is explained in modern science. In present case study, there is kaphavata dominancy with involvement of raktadosha. Patient
was prescribed the Ayurvedic medicines Haritki Lepa Mahamanjista Kwath and Nimbadai Kasaya Gandhak Rasayan, Jalaukavcharana etc. on OPD basis. From this case study it can be concluded that Ayurvedic formulations are effective in the mukhadushika (Acne vulgaris).

Keywords: Mukhadushika, Kushudrarogas, Jalaukavcharana, Haritki Lepa.