SIDHMA KUSTHA AND TINEA VERSICOLOR: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC AND MODERN PERSPECTIVES

World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: 1*Dr. Mukesh Kumar Bisen, 2*Dr. Sudha Rani Verma, 3Dr. Akash Sonwani, 4Dr. Ranee Kumari, 5Dr. Khijju Kumar Singroul, 6Dr. Dhaneshwar Sahu, 7Dr. Amisha Bhagat, 8Dr. Bhawna Kashyap, 9Dr. Didineshwari Patel, 10Dr. Saumya Harmukh, 11Dr. Kumeshwari Singroul
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18092467
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Abstract

Sidhma Kuṣṭha is a described in Ayurveda, predominantly caused by the vitiation of Vāta and Kapha doṣhas affecting Rasa and Rakta dhātus. It presents as whitish or discolored patches with mild itching, commonly over the chest, neck, and upper limbs. Clinically, it resembles Tinea Versicolor. Ayurvedic management includes Śhodhana, Śhamana therapies, and dietary regulation.

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Medical Case Reports and Studies Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

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Journal / source
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN