Ayurvedic management of life-threatening skin emergency erythroderma: A case study

Abstract

Erythroderma or generalized exfoliative dermatitis is a skin disorder that requires attention equivalent to medical emergencies. It is more prevalent in male population. It accounts for 35 cases/100,000 cases in dermatologic outpatient departments. In erythroderma even with proper management there are certain metabolic burdens and complications which make it more critical. The primary aim, in this case, was to treat the patient with Ayurvedic management. A 18-year-old patient, suffering from erythroderma, was treated on the line of Kapala Kushtha and Audumbera Kushtha. The patient had primarily suffered from psoriasis for 8 years. Erythroderma was developed due to abrupt self-medication with an unknown amount of intramuscular methylprednisolone several times in last month. Rasamanikya-125 mg, Arogyavardhini Vati-1 g, Kaishora Guggulu-1 g, Khadirarista-20 ml, and Panchatikta Ghrita-20 ml, all drugs twice a day with 3-4 times local application of Jatyadi Taila were administered. A decoction of Jwarhara Kashaya was also administered in the dose of 40 ml twice a day. The patient had relief from the acute phase after 20 days of treatment and complete remission after 3 months of treatment. This case study demonstrates that Ayurvedic management may be useful in erythroderma like acute and life-threatening condition.

Chemical Compositions of Metals in Bhasmas and Tibetan Zuotai Are a Major Determinant of Their Therapeutic Effects and Toxicity

“…The serology for liver and kidney parameters were in normal range [ 59 ]. Arogyavardhini Vati together with other herbs was also effective in the treatment of a life-threatening skin emergency erythroderma [ 60 ].…”

Ayurveda management for acute upper limb ischemia - a case report

“…churna (powder) is indicated for Vatarakta [ 13 ]while Chopchini ( Smilax china L.) haves Vedanahara (relieving pain) and Shothanashaka (anti-inflammatory) properties thus useful for this case [ 14 ]. Jwarhar kashaya comprises of drugs having Tikta Rasa (bitter taste) predominance and having Mridu-virechaka (mild-purgative) property [ 15 ]. Shilajeet (black bitumen), main content of Shilajatwadi loha is indicated as Rasayana .…”

An ayurvedic approach in the management of Siragatavata complicated with Dusta Vrana

“…disorders, abdominal colic), Panduroga (anemia) etc and useful in all type of Raktaja rogas (diseases related to blood)[10 Chapter 27, Verse 104–113] Thus it can alleviate the various manifestation of MVV. Jwarhar Kashaya , mostly comprises of Tikta Rasa (bitter taste) dominant herbs, is effective in Sravi Vrana (purulent lesion) like condition and was helpful in the initial stage of lesion healing [ 11 ]. Vrana Prakshalana (described in Shashtiupkrama as Parisheka -a type of liquid pouring on body) with Triphala Kwath was also effective in purification and the healing of lesions.…”