A case study of Ayurvedic management of Kitibha Kushtha with special reference to Palmoplantar Psoriasis

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. Psoriasis is one of the most common clinical conditions encountered in clinical practice majority of the dermatological disorders have described under the roof of Kushtha in Ayurveda Kitibha is a type of Kshudra Kushtha described in different Ayurvedic classics is Vata-Kaphaaja the clinical symptoms of Kitibha described in Ayurveda resembles with symptoms of Psoriasis the current treatment modalities have their own limitations and the drugs have considerable side effects when using for longer period. According to Ayurveda Psoriasis is treated with both Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. lt affects almost 2% worldwide population. The high chances of recurrence and its reluctant nature makes it a matter of concern for modern medicine as they have a limited line of treatment. including Snehpana, Vamana, Virechana and Raktaamokshna etc