Psoriasis

It's a chronic inflammation dermatosis that affect about 2 - 5 % of population
It usually appears Frist between age of 15 and 30 year

Cause - The exact cause of psoriasis isn t know.

Doctor believe that the immune system over reacts , causing inflammation
and flaking of skin.
Stress play an important role in the pathogenesis.

Symptoms - Sharply demarcated , red plaque with fish like scale mainly on
elbow s , knees , scalp , atypical from may localised to intertriginous area.

Principal of Treatment

Repeated Shoshana

Vatakaphahara , Rakta Prasadaka Chikitsha , Kushthaghan Rasayana Prayoga.

Panchakarma

Snehana - PTG /MTG , Svedana - Bashpa or hot water bath.
Vamana - Madan , Nimba , Patola , Kalinga yoga.
Virechana - Manibhadra Guda + Guda + Trivrit - Katuki - Draksha Kashaya
Raktmokshana - Siravyadha.
Sarvang Takra Dhara - Takra mixed with decoction Khadira + Guduchi + Argvadha Patra.
Lepa- Jivantyadi yamaka / purusha kutaja Patra siddha Taila .

Shamana Chikitsha

Drug of choice - Purusha kutaja ( Wrightia Tinctoria )
Main Drug - Chopachini + Guduchi +Bhallataka + Argvadha + Haratala
Naimittika Rasayana- Madhusnuhi Rasayana

Recommended Classical Formulation

Rasamanikya 60 mg BD After Food with hot water.
Gandhak Rasayana 125 mg BD After Food with hot water.
Amritabhallataka Leha 6 gm with milk after food. BD
Pancha Tikta Ghrita Guggul 250 mg BD After Food with hot water.
Mahatiktaka Ghrita 1-2 tsf BD After Food with hot water.
 Patol Ghrita 2 TSF BD after food with hot water.

Yoga Therapy
Asana
Surya namaskara , Bhujangasana , Sarvangaasana , Janushiraasana

Pranayama - Kapalabhati.

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( Indicated )
Light , not too oily , not too dry foods

Apathya  (Contraindicated)
Avoid sour , salty , spicy food ,milk products, intake of milk and fish together
, Cola drink ,junks food ,bakery products , fish , alcohol and smoking must be avoided.

Avoid excess drying or Irritating of the skin , maintain adequate cutaneous hydration.