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'''Vichārchikā:'''  

'''Vichārchikā:'''  

It is caused by kapha dominated condition. Kapha by its snigdha, guru, mridu and sita guna when increased above normal condition it leads to obstructive changes at the integumentary system. Reduced blood supply causes blackish brown discolouration. Further obstructive changes reduce the local immunity and give a chance for dermatophytes to penetrate the skin barrier. It results in eruptions and thereby causing excessive exudation. Secondary infection and reduced blood supply is cause for pruritus. It can be compared with wet eczema.

It is caused by ''kapha'' dominated condition. ''Kapha'' by its ''snigdha, guru, mridu'' and ''sheeta guna'' when increased above normal condition it leads to obstructive changes at the integumentary system. Reduced blood supply causes blackish brown discoloration. Further obstructive changes reduce the local immunity and give a chance for dermatophytes to penetrate the skin barrier. It results in eruptions and thereby causing excessive exudation. Secondary infection and reduced blood supply is cause for pruritus. It can be compared with wet eczema.

 

 

Table 2. Comparison of Ksudhra kustha with its Modern resembelance

Table 2. Comparison of Ksudhra kustha with its Modern resembelance

Sr.No. Type of Kustha Co-relation with Modern

Sr.No. Type of Kustha Co-relation with Modern