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Effect of Vachadi Ointment in the Management of Scabies - A Case Report Rakesh Khatana1 , Renu Rathi2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13418

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Introduction: Skin disease has a high prevalence throughout the world. Scabies is contagious and canspread quickly through close physical contact so it is an acute communicable disease. It is highly prevalentin young children. The present study is aimed to show the effect of Vachadi ointment on scabies in children.Scabies is characterized by nocturnal itching, vesicular or pustule eruptions, with small red bumps andblisters. According to Ayurveda Scabies can be correlated to Pama. Pama is one of the eighteen types ofKushtha (Skin Disease) according to the Charak Samhita (Chikitsa-Sthana) which is caused by vitiation ofKapha and Pitta Dosha. Case Description: A 10 years old male patient brought with complaints of itchingin between the fingers of both the hands, wrists and forearms since 10-12 days. On local examination,vesiculopustular lesions were present along with dry scaly patches over both the hands, wrists and forearms.Effect of the treatment was assessed on the basis of clearance of lesion and relief from itching. Conclusion:After intervention of the Vachadi ointment for 14th day, there was a marked improvement in symptomslike itching, scaling, and discharge. So, it can be said that Ayurveda has a better remedy for skin relatedcomplaints.
Effectiveness of Vachadi Ointment in the management of Pama Kushta (Scabies): A Novel Research Protocol Using Science of Ayurveda Rakesh Khatana1 , Renu Rathi2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13419

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Background: Scabies is a common cause of itching is produced by infestation with the mite Sarcoptesscabiei var hominis. Poor hygienic condition and overcrowding, permitting close body contact favour thetransmission of the disease. Scabies is more prevalent in overcrowded communities with low socioeconomicconditions. The point prevalence in the general population of rural India is about 13%,In Maharashtra81% of inmates of an orphanage in rural area,[6] 72% of cases are seen in the age group of School goingchildren’s. Pama Kushtha characterized by many small Pitikas, Srava, Kandu, Toda and Daha that may beconsidered as scabies in contemporary science. Aim: The present study is aimed at evaluating the effect ofVachadi Ointment in the management of Pama Kushta. Material & Methods: The present study is designedas a Non-randomized controlled clinical study, in which minimum of 30 patients will be enrolled. VachadiOintment will be administered external application 2-3 times in a day. Assessment will be recorded on 3rd,5th, 7th and 14th days. Results: Changes will be observed in subjective parameters such as Kandu (Itching),Toda (Pain), Daha (Burning) and objective parameters such as Pitika (Eruption) and Srava (Discharge).Conclusion: Suitable conclusion will be drawn post completion of the trial.
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