Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sunil L. Khot, MD Scholar Department of Kayachikitsa, Acharya Deshbhushan Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital. KarnatakaMobile no: 87225 00102
Date of Acceptance: 2021-10-30
Date of Publication:2021-11-22
Article-ID:IJIM_110_11_21 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Nil
How To Cite This Article: Sunil L. Khot, Dheeraj K. Patil. Critical review on pathogenesis and management of Vicharchika W.S.R. To Eczema. Int J Ind Med 2021;2(10):54-69
All Kushthas including Mahakushta and Kshudra Kushtha have a Tridoshaja origin. hence Vicharchika can be assumed in same way i.e. kapha being responsible for Kandu (itching), pitta responsible for Srava (Discharge) and Shyava Varna (Discoloration) indicate the presence of Vata. Despite its tridosha origin various acharyas have mentioned different dominancy in Vicharchika I.E. Kapha, Pitta and Vata-Pitta pradhana. As per the symptomatology and pathogenesis, Vicharchika has been directly linked with eczema (dermatitis) in modern science. Patients are very much concerned about disease and the way they appears themselves before others. Both men and women affected by diseases. Ayurveda offers a promising therapy both for internal and external use in skin ailments. Shamana thearapy, Shodhana therapy and both Shamana-Shodhana therapy effective in Vicharchika.
Keywords: Kushtha, Vicharchika, eczema
