SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF PLAQUE PSORIASIS (EKA-KUSHTHA) WITH PANCHAKARMA FOLLOWED BY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MEDICATIONS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Psoriasis, a chronic immune-mediated skin disorder, closely resembles the Ayurvedic condition Eka Kushtha. This case report presents the successful Ayurvedic management of a 49-year-old male patient with chronic plaque psoriasis through Panchakarma procedures combined with internal and external medications. The treatment protocol included Snehapana, Vamana, Virechana, Samsarjana Krama, and eight weeks of Shamana therapy. Significant improvement was observed, with more than 80% reduction in erythema, scaling, plaque thickness, and itching, along with enhanced quality of life and absence of relapse during follow-up. The Shodhana and Shamana therapy effectively addressed the underlying Dosha imbalance, improved Agni, purified Rasa and Rakta Dhatu. This case highlights the potential of structured Ayurvedic interventions as a safe, sustainable, and effective therapy for psoriasis.