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'''<big>[[Chikitsa Sthana]] Chapter 7. Management of Kushtha (Skin Diseases)'''</big>

'''<big>[[Chikitsa Sthana]] Chapter 7. Management of Kushtha (Skin Diseases)'''</big>

'''<big> Abstract'''</big>

<big>'''Abstract'''</big>

[[Kushtha Chikitsa]] is a compendium of various skin diseases, divided into two groups i.e. major (''maha kushtha'') and ii. minor (''kshudra kushtha''). Seven types of major and eleven types of minor skin disorders or dermatosis are described here as guidelines to understand diagnosis and treatment principles of various skin disorders. Etiological factors including antagonistic food, suppression of natural urges especially vomiting, quick change in temperature, exposure to excess heat, and sudden biological changes in fluid volume and muscle mass cause ''kushtha''. Clinical features of skin disorders, their diagnosis according to dominance of ''dosha'' as well as their prognosis and treatment is described in detail. [[Panchakarma]] (five body purification procedures) are emphasized for management of skin diseases and prevention of recurrence. Local scrapping method for bloodletting in smaller lesions and venesection for large lesions, therapeutic purgation are important treatment measures in ''kushtha''. Medicinal preparations including ghee, formulations for internal administration and external application on skin lesions are described.  

[[Kushtha Chikitsa]] is a compendium of various skin diseases, divided into two groups i.e. major (''maha kushtha'') and ii. minor (''kshudra kushtha''). Seven types of major and eleven types of minor skin disorders or dermatosis are described here as guidelines to understand diagnosis and treatment principles of various skin disorders. Etiological factors including antagonistic food, suppression of natural urges especially vomiting, quick change in temperature, exposure to excess heat, and sudden biological changes in fluid volume and muscle mass cause ''kushtha''. Clinical features of skin disorders, their diagnosis according to dominance of ''dosha'' as well as their prognosis and treatment is described in detail. [[Panchakarma]] (five body purification procedures) are emphasized for management of skin diseases and prevention of recurrence. Local scrapping method for bloodletting in smaller lesions and venesection for large lesions, therapeutic purgation are important treatment measures in ''kushtha''. Medicinal preparations including ghee, formulations for internal administration and external application on skin lesions are described.  

== Introduction ==

==Introduction==

Skin is the largest organ of the body constituting the integumentary system, comprising of skin, hair and nails etc. It constitutes 16% of body weight. Skin has the total surface area varying 1.2-2.2 sq.m. It is a combined product of ectoderm as well as of mesoderm. ''Kushtha'' (skin disorder or dermatosis) is a chronic disease which presents with ugly colors / complexion/ texture and altered tactile perceptions of the skin. The word ''kushtha'' is derived from ''kushnati vapuh'' meaning that which alters complexion of body by extracting.   

Skin is the largest organ of the body constituting the integumentary system, comprising of skin, hair and nails etc. It constitutes 16% of body weight. Skin has the total surface area varying 1.2-2.2 sq.m. It is a combined product of ectoderm as well as of mesoderm. ''Kushtha'' (skin disorder or dermatosis) is a chronic disease which presents with ugly colors / complexion/ texture and altered tactile perceptions of the skin. The word ''kushtha'' is derived from ''kushnati vapuh'' meaning that which alters complexion of body by extracting.   

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Now we shall expound the chapter "Kushtha Chikitsa'' (Management of skin diseases). Thus said Lord Atreya.

Now we shall expound the chapter ''Kushtha Chikitsa'' (Management of skin diseases). Thus said Lord Atreya.

Etiology, factors essential for genesis of disease, symptoms and signs, premonitory features, pathogenesis along with treatment is being mentioned. Listen Agnivesha! The specialty of this disease is that there is loss of integrity of seat of ''sparshanendriya'' i.e. ''tvacha''. [1-3]

Etiology, factors essential for genesis of disease, symptoms and signs, premonitory features, pathogenesis along with treatment is being mentioned. Listen Agnivesha! The specialty of this disease is that there is loss of integrity of seat of ''sparshanendriya'' i.e. ''tvacha''. [1-3]