A Combined effect of Shodhana and Shaman Chikitsa in the management of Darunaka w.s.r. to Seborrheic Dermatitis - A Single Case Report

Kapalgatarogas are explained in our Ayurvedic texts, Darunaka is one of them but according to Acharya Sushruta, this disease come under Kshudra Roga. This Vata & Kapha Dosha when combines together in vitated state causes symptoms like - Kandu, Keshchyuti, Twak Saphutana, hence called as Darunaka. On the basis of etiopathology, this disease comes under Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, it is most irritated disease of the scalp. The shedding of the tissue from the scalp associated with itching are the symptoms of Darunaka. About 5% of the population affects from dandruff, falling of hairs, cracking in the scalp and itching. It effects adults more than children of old aged people. This disease leads to self esteemed problems. A 28 year old female comes to our OPD with the chief complaints of - hairfall, flakes on the scalp (Powdery), dryness on scalp, severe itching mostly in the night since 1 month. As there are many treatments explained in our texts like Shodhana & Shamana including Panchkarma and orally medicines, so Arogyavardhini Vati orally and Durdhurapathradi Tailam for Local application was given to patient. The results were drawn on the basis of sign and symptoms before & after treatment. Here, the oral medication and external application help in improving the overall condition of the scalp.