MANAGEMENT OF INFANTILE ATOPIC DERMATITIS: A CASE REPORT

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a condition with varied skin manifestations that can present with an allergic triad. This condition is prevalent in children and is a concern due to its chronic relapsing nature. Here, an attempt is made to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Ayurvedic medicine in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. A 90-day-old child presented with symptoms of erythematous lesions over the cheeks and the extensor aspect of the bilateral lower limbs. The child also had gastrointestinal symptoms along with vitiated breast milk in the mother. The child was treated with the concept of kushta visarpa chikitsa, with utmost consideration for the koshta of both the mother and the child. After treatment initiation, gastrointestinal symptoms improved in the first stage, and skin lesions gradually decreased. Ayurvedic medicines could restore the vitiated dosha at the level of koshta and provide symptomatic relief for skin lesions. Incorporating kushta visarpa chikitsa, along with dietary regulation, will help reverse pathogenesis more quickly in children.