TY - JOUR AU - Chauhan , Smita AU - Kumbhar, Prakash AU - Krishna, Rinjin AU - Patharkar, Janhvi PY - 2022/04/05 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - A case study on Psoriasis with special reference to Kitibha Kushtha JF - International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine JA - IJAM VL - 13 IS - 1 SE - Case Reports DO - 10.47552/ijam.v13i1.2424 UR - https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/2424 SP - 205-210 AB - <p>Background: Psoriasis is a chronic non-infectious autoimmune dermatosis characterized by periodic flare-ups of sharply defined red patches, covered by a silvery, flaky surface. In Psoriasis, relapsing nature is commonly seen, which suggests the need for long-term treatment. Worldwide the prevalence of psoriasis is estimated to be approximately 2–3%. In India, the prevalence of psoriasis may vary from region to region due to variable environmental and genetic factors. Case-A 22year old nulliparous female patient suffering from psoriasis for 4 years visited the hospital for treatment. Considering the signs and symptoms of the disease, it was diagnosed as <em>Kitibha Kushtha </em>and<em> Shodhan</em> – <em>Shaman chikitsa</em> were planned. Conclusion:  Repeated <em>Shodhan chikitsa</em> helped in prevention of relapse of psoriasis and internal medications showed significant improvement in all the cardinal symptoms as well as lesions of the patients.</p> ER -