Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Ayurveda perspective in the management of psoriasis

9^th World Dermatology & Pediatric Dermatology Congress

October 10-11, 2016 Manchester, UK

Gaurang Joshi

Atharva Multi Specialty Ayurveda Hospital and Research Center, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Dermatol Res

Abstract :

Skin diseases are on its top 10 list of work-related diseases in the US and published figures for the prevalence of skin diseases in developing countries range from 20 to 80%. It causing distress to the patient: Disfigurement, disability, reduction in quality of life, the relative economic cost to families of treating even trivial skin complaints and even distress to physician: Description in classics extensive and scattered, screening the skin for a wide range of illnesses, treatment options multiple yet confusing. It is important to know about Ayurveda and the description of skin disease in Ayurveda specially Psoriasis. As Ayurveda is now becoming as worldâ�?�?s greatest alternative systems of medicine and it is interesting to note that the number of cases of skin diseases discarded by the modern medical field being incurable when submit to Ayurveda for cure are reported to get considerable relief and in some cases they get completely relief without any recurrence. What is Ayurveda? "Ayu" means life and "Veda" means knowledge from the Vedic texts. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit, including emotions and psychology, on all levels. In Ayurveda the terminology for skin has been described as â�?�?Twakâ�?, which is just like a mirror reflection and manifesting various type of inner abnormality or diseased condition. In Ayurveda major skin diseases have been classified under the heading of Kustha. Psoriasis is universal in occurrence which affects about 125 million people globally. It affects both males and females equally, adults and children too. In Ayurveda there is a skin disease described as â�?�?EkKushthaâ�? which is not other than Psoriasis. It is also very important to know the effective management of Psoriasis through: Ayurveda herbs, detoxification treatment, diet management, life style management, stress management, yoga and meditation and research in ayurveda dermatology.

Biography :

Email: drgaurang_joshi@yahoo.com