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Ayurvedic Management of Dermatographism

Prasad Mamidi* , Prasad Mamidi* , Kshama Gupta**

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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 10(1):p 33-35, January - March 2017. | DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.10117.6

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 Dermatographism is a type of urticaria which literally means writing on the skin. Dermatographism can also be called as ‘Skin writing’ or ‘Dermographism’ or ‘Dermatographic urticaria’. Dermatographism is seen in 4-5% of the general population. It is more common in young adults but it can appear at any age. Dermatographism is characterized by symptoms of itching, rash and wheals which are induced by scratching, stroking, tight or abrasive clothing or other personal wear. Rubbing, minor pressure or any form of physical stress to the skin may also initiate lesions. No previous works are available regarding the efficacy of Ayurveda in the management of ‘Dermatographism’. The present report deals with a case of ‘Dermatographism’ diagnosed as ‘Udarda’ according to Ayurveda. Efficacy of treatment was assessed on the scoring of ‘Dermatology life quality index (DLQI)’ and. Total two assessments were done, before treatment and after two months completion of treatment. Internal Ayurvedic medicines like, ‘Aragwadha amritadi kashaya’, ‘Ayaskriti’, ‘Varanadi kashaya’ and ‘Dashamoola hareetaki’ were prescribed with dietary restrictions and life style changes. In present case, patient got 75% relief on DLQI within two months of Ayurvedic treatment in dermatographism. Ayurvedic treatment seems to be promising in the management of Dermatographism.

Keywords: Dermatographism; Ayurveda; DLQI; Dermatology Life Quality Index; Udarda; Urticaria.

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