Āyuṛveda management of keratosis pilaris – a case report

Abstract

ObjectivesKeratosis pilaris (KP) is the condition of the skin with extensive keratin follicular plugging. It may be associated with the erythema. The upper arm extensor area, shoulders, back of neck and thighs, as well as face and the upper trunk are the areas of presentation. Available medications for KP give only symptomatic relief, while some produce serious side effects. There is no proven universal treatment for the disease that can provide complete recovery. Āyuṛveda management of KP is not yet reported.Case presentationA 26-year-old male patient, presented with main complaints started with papular lesions over his right shoulder, chest and upper back along and later with pustular lesions in the past 2 weeks. The condition was associated with redness, mild swelling and itching. The case was diagnosed as Keratosis pilaris based on its presentation, site, and pathogenesis. Also by analyzing the extent of vitiation of doṣas (morbidities), the Vata kapha pitta hara line of treatment was adopted, which was accomplished in two phases i. e. Śodhana Cikitsa and Śamana Cikitsa.ConclusionBoth internal and external treatments along with diet restrictions were found effective in arresting the pathogenesis and recovery in a short period. All the symptoms associated with the condition were completely cured with no signs of re-occurrence.

Generalized Keratosis Pilaris induced by Testosterone Injections in Patient with CHARGE syndrome

“…8 However, KP still lack until today a long-term effective treatment option that can provide complete recovery. 9 Varius skin care measures applied for all patients of KP aimed at preventing excessive skin dryness, such as using a thick moisturizer generously over the skin, using soap-free cleansers, avoidance of roughly scratching skin and avoiding hot baths or showers. First line therapy for KP are emollients and exfoliants, Topical exfoliants used to relive itchiness and dryness by removing dead skin cells, that contains lactic acid, salicylic acid, or topical urea.…”

Generalized keratosis pilaris induced by testosterone injections in patient with CHARGE syndrome

“…10 However, KP still lacks a long-term effective treatment option that can provide complete recovery. 11 Various skin care measures applied to all patients with KP aimed at preventing excessive skin dryness, such as using a thick moisturizer generously over the skin, using soap-free cleansers, avoiding roughly scratching the skin, and hot baths and showers. First-line therapies for KP are emollients and exfoliants: topical exfoliants containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, or topical urea are used to relieve itchiness, and dryness and to improve skin texture.…”