IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-9-16686 Original Research Paper A Conceptual study of Vicharchika with special reference to Eczema. Gunjan Ashok Rawal Dr. September 2018 7 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been described under the heading of ‘Kustha’, which are further divided into MahaKustha&KshudraKustha. Vicharchika is one of the KshudraKustha runs a chronic course generally considered difficult to cure & even if it is cured relapses are common; it is characterized with symptoms,namely Kandu (itching), Srava (discharge), Pidika (vesicles), and Shyavavrana (discolouration).The clinical presentation of Vicharchikasimilar to Eczema in modern dermatology.Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is characterized by dry itchy skin with areas of poorly demarcated erythema and scale. In the acute phase eczema may be vesicular and oozing, in the chronic phase it may become hyperpigmented and lichenified (thickened). Excoriations (scratch marks) are frequently seen. The modern science has greatly advanced, particularly in dermatology but there is no specific medicaments for sure cure of eczema but symptomatic treatments like anti allergic,steroids are usedbut they produce serious side effects like nephrotoxicity, osteoporosis, skin cancer etc. Ayurveda offers treatment for the root of eczema by cleansing vitiated Dosha and balancing the Dosha and Dhatus.In Ayurveda main line of treatment of this disease is Shodhana, Shamana and Rasayana therapy.