People suffering from Autoimmune diseases is increasing day by day. The exact cause of the autoimmune disease is still unknown. Psoriasis is one such disease. Dry thick raised itchy patches on the skin are the sign of psoriasis. They are covered with silvery-white scales. It is triggered by infection stress and cold. There is no known cure but with proper management, serious flares can be avoided. It generally affects the scalp, sole, palm, elbows and knees. Such diseases can be effectively managed by Ayurveda. Ayurveda defines the major- ity of skin diseases under the category of Kushtha. Clinically we can compare scalp psoriasis to Kitibha Kush- tha mentioned in the granthas. In the present study, a 53-year-old male patient was treated for scalp psoriasis. He presented himself with itching, dry scales, flake formation and whitish-pink patches on the scalp. He was treated with Arogyavardhini, Sukshma Triphala, Panchatikta Ghrut, Jatamansi choorna internally and Karan- ja Tel for local application. The treatment was given for seven months. The case report is presented here to share effective management of scalp psoriasis by Ayurveda.
Keywords: Psoriasis, Kitibha Kushtha, autoimmune diseases, Arogyavardhini, Ayurveda.
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