Abstract Psoriasis is a non contagious, chronic disease. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which our immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. People with psoriasis may experience other health conditions like skin cancer, insulin resistance etc. It occurs in both sexes at any age. The age of onset and severity of disease are often similar…
Abstract As we all know the largest organ of the body is skin. It is flexible, soft and the outermost covering of the body. It also helps to control body temperature and defends from various types of pathogens. Melanocytes are responsible for the color of skin. Melanocytes are situated in the epidermis which is the outermost layer of the skin….
Abstract Ayurveda is the oldest traditional method of medicines originated from India about 5000 years ago. The Ayurveda system has the answer to treat all diseases which are long lasting or incurable as per modern science. Ayurvedic medicines treat diseases from their roots and prevent them from occurring again. One of the dreadful diseases in the human body is Psoriasis…
According to this shloka, ekkushta is defined as the disease in which there is no perspiration, is extensive (affects the large area) and looks like fish scales is known as ekakushta. (Reference: Charak Samhita (Chikitsa Sthan): Chapter-7 and shloka-21) Psoriasis is a chronic and inflammatory condition which is caused by the hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes in the epidermis with the…