ISSN: 0000-0000
1 Professor & HOD, Dept of Rognidan evum vikrutivigyan, R. N. Lahoti Ayurved Collage, Hospital and Research Institute, Sultanpur, Dist. Buldhana
Date of Acceptance: 2026-01-28
Date of Publication:2026-02-10
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Keywords: Kushtha, Ayurveda, skin diseases, Panchakarma, psoriasis, dermatology.
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
Kushtha represents a comprehensive Ayurvedic construct encompassing diverse dermatological disorders characterised by skin discolouration, lesion formation, and tissue involvement. This review examines the etiopathogenesis, classification, and management of Kushtha through the lens of both classical Ayurvedic texts and contemporary scientific evidence. Recent clinical studies demonstrate that integrated treatment approaches combining Shodhana (purification) therapies with Shamana (palliative) management achieve significant improvement in conditions correlating with psoriasis and other chronic dermatoses. The pathogenesis of Kushtha involves Tridosha vitiation with sequential contamination of Twak (skin), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), and Ambu (lymph), showing notable parallels with modern understanding of immune-mediated inflammatory pathwaysThis review synthesises classical Ayurvedic wisdom with current research findings to present an integrated understanding of Kushtha management.