An Ayurvedic Management of Dadru with special reference to Tinea Cruris: A case study

Tinea amongst all the skin disorders is the difficult to cure as it always has recurrence and also very obstinate. In regardless of quite excellent treatment options in modern medicine, it bubbles up again when medication stops. Tinea is fungal infection resembles with Dadru in Ayurveda. Ayurveda has given health solutions to mankind since the ancient time. Excessive severe itching and red patches are the common clinical manifestation which can be diagnosed by Darshana and Prashana Pariksha.Raktamokshana and Shamana Chikitsa will help to cure Dadru. Patient of Dadru presented with elevated irregular ring like patches with severe itching, redness/discolouration and burning sensation at the, groin region. Later it spreads over thigh, genital and buttocks region associated with sleeplessness, since 1 years. He has already taken modern medicine but there was recurrence. Patient treated with Arogyavardhini Vati,Gandhak Rasayana Gomutra siddha Haritaki Panchtiktaghrita Guggulu internally and Marichyadi TailShirisha Twakon OPD level and got relief.