Ayurvedic Management of Yauvana Pidika (Acne Vulgaris) with a Neem Soap Formulation-A Case Study
Author : Dr. Shreeshailaswamy S Kanvimath, Dr. IS Mathapati and Dr. Mahantesh Hiremath
Abstract :
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder of the pilosebaceous unit that can affect individuals from childhood to adulthood. In Ayurveda it can be correlated with Yauvana Pidika. The diseases in which the Pidikas are developed especially on the face of young persons (adolescents) are known as Yauvana Pidika (Tarunyapitika).Yauvana Pidika is very commonly observed disease, which has been described as Kshudra Roga in classics. It is also called as Mukha Dushika. Following a diet or life style that is against the season or the prakriti (nature) of a person produce disease. In Ayurvedic terms Yauvana pidika caused by aggravation of Pitta Dosha in body. The Pitta had further impaired the Rakta and Meda Dhatu producing toxins that blocked skin’s pores, leading to pidika (acne) formation. In present case study patients were prescribed with a unique soap formulation of Nimba (Azadirachta Indica) for local application and advised Pathya-Apathya on OPD basis. From the case study it can be concluded that the formulation is effective in the management of Yauvana Pidika.
Keywords :
Nimba, soap, yauvana pidika, acne vulgaris, neem, mukha dushika
