Abstract :
n geriatric age, epidermis becomes thinner and loses its ability to retain water and overall barrier
functions of skin are decreased. All of these changes may contribute
to many skin conditions,
including eczema. Eczema is defined as a medical condition in which patches of skin become
rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching and bleeding. Prevalence of eczema in
geriatric age is found 21.7%. In contemporary sci
ence, included treatment have many harmful
side
-
effects with high rate of recurrence. In Ayurveda, eczema can be considered as
vicharchika
under
kshudrakushtha.
Here, a case of geriatric eczema, successfully treated with internal and
external application (
Arka Haridra
gel) of Ayurvedic natural remedies is recorded.
Keyword :
Arka Haridra Gel, Ayurveda, KshudraKushtha, Skin disorder, Vicharchika