Efficacy of Edagajadi Lepa in Vicharchika (Eczema): A Diagnostic Analytical Review

In the present era skin ailments are becoming major hazard for mental diseases more than physical harm as skin distributes the cosmetic harmony. Dermatological problems contribute to about 30% of all the out-patient visits. Low socioeconomic conditions, poor standards of hygiene, malnutrition, overcrowding and abuse of over the counter cosmetics contribute to the occurrence of skin ailments. In Ayurvedic Dermatology Kushtha has been taken as the supreme word for all the skin diseases in Ayurveda. It covers up all the skin manifestation under 18 types of Kushtha which is further classified as “Maha Kushtha” and “Kshudra Kushtha”. Vicharchika is one of the serious problems of mankind even in the highly advanced era of sophisticated treatment, which has been classified under Kshudra Kushtha. It is characterized by skin eruptions with dark colouration, itching and profuse discharge. The clinical condition of Vicharchika can be corelated to Eczema. Ayurveda describes a multitude of treatment modalities for skin diseases. One of them is the topical use of medicaments over the skin for topical absorption which allows faster absorption and better management of skin diseases.