A Review on Etiopathgenisis of Dadru Kushta in Ayurveda

Abstract

Twak Vikara, or dermatological symptoms, have been more prevalent in recent years especially among children. Its prevalence has unquestionably increased, particularly in tropical regions and emerging nations like India. There are a number of contributing factors including unsanitary environmental conditions, poverty, inadequate sanitation, illiteracy, malnutrition, and incorrect skin care practices. Due to their deformed look, skin disease sufferers are also more likely to be socially, emotionally, and physically embarrassed in public. Dadru is a skin illness that is frequently encountered and is characterized by severe itching, scaling, and erythema with discoid-shaped lesions. Dadru is a kapha, pitta pradhan, Vyadhi, classified as a minor skin ailment by Acharya Charaka, but as a major skin condition by Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhata. The Nidana for Dadru Kushtha was not described separately by the Acharyas. Understanding Nidana is beneficial for accurate disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.