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=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
=== ''Vidhi Vimarsha'' ===
Three chapters are devoted to dermatological disorders, present chapter and Cikitsa Sthana chapter 7 (kushtha chikitsa) and 21(visarpa chikitsa). Present chapter deals with seven types of Kushtha, while in Chi. 7 all eighteen types have been described and have been given the name of Mahakushtha (major) and Kshudra kushtha (Minor). After reviewing the symptoms of seven major types it is clear that it covers a progressive disorder of skin leading to loss of organs and impaired sensation (sensory neuropathy). According to some commentators Kshudra kushtha is a group of mild and localized skin diseases, which runs a chronic course.
Three chapters are devoted to dermatological disorders, present chapter and [[Chikitsa Sthana]] chapter 7 ([[Kushtha Chikitsa]]) and 21([[Visarpa Chikitsa]]). Present chapter deals with seven types of ''kushtha'', while in Chi. 7 all eighteen types have been described and have been given the name of ''Mahakushtha'' (major) and ''Kshudra kushtha'' (Minor). After reviewing the symptoms of seven major types it is clear that it covers a progressive disorder of skin leading to loss of organs and impaired sensation (sensory neuropathy). According to some commentators ''Kshudra kushtha'' is a group of mild and localized skin diseases, which runs a chronic course.
Most of the diseases are classified on the basis of dosha predominance. There is variable interplay of three dosha and four dushya in Kushtha, which can present as seven types, eighteen types and innumerable types on the basis of symptoms, color, location, prognosis and treatment. (see chart).
Most of the diseases are classified on the basis of ''dosha'' predominance. There is variable interplay of three ''dosha'' and four dushya in Kushtha, which can present as seven types, eighteen types and innumerable types on the basis of symptoms, color, location, prognosis and treatment. (see chart).
Kushtha and Visarpa, both diseases, have same seven causative factors (3 dosha & 4 dhatu), where Kushtha is chronic and Visarpa is acute and may be life threatening, In Visarpa, Rakta is dominant which makes it spread rapidly, treatment is bloodletting. In case of Kushtha all seven factors are involved with little bit variation.
Kushtha and Visarpa, both diseases, have same seven causative factors (3 dosha & 4 dhatu), where Kushtha is chronic and Visarpa is acute and may be life threatening, In Visarpa, Rakta is dominant which makes it spread rapidly, treatment is bloodletting. In case of Kushtha all seven factors are involved with little bit variation.
Causes of kushtha:
Causes of kushtha:
Leprosy can be referred in seven types of Kushtha. Vivid description of the disease is available in the texts and almost all the aspects of pathogenesis is detailed including its contagiousness. The serious complications like disfigurement of limbs and loss of phalanges has also been described.
Leprosy can be referred in seven types of Kushtha. Vivid description of the disease is available in the texts and almost all the aspects of pathogenesis is detailed including its contagiousness. The serious complications like disfigurement of limbs and loss of phalanges has also been described.
=== References ===
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