Anti-tinea versicolor therapy in Ayurveda with special reference to Sidhma Kushtha- A Case Report

Abstract

Tinea versicolor is a cutaneous superficial fungal infection of the skin which is also known as Pityriasis versicolor. It is caused by the Malassezia species of fungus which is lipophilic in nature which most frequently affects the seborrheic areas of the body such as face, neck, trunk, upper chest, back, proximal extremities. Under the heading of Kushtha Roga, various skin disorders have been explained in Ayurveda. Pityriasis versicolor can be somehow corelated with Sidhma Kushtha.In this case, generally medications which are being used are systemic and topical antifungals which may lead to many side effects and re-occurrence. Here is the case report of 26-year-old female who was suffering from Pityriasis versicolor from last 6 months. With due course of Shodhana, Shamana and Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa, satisfactory changes were observed. For Shodhana; Nitya Virechana with Eranda Bhrishta Haritaki, as internal medications; Mahamanjishthadi Kwatha, Patolakaturohinyadi Kashaya and as local application; Bakuchi Taila has been administered.