Eczema ( खुजली )

Eczema    

The eczema is a specific type of allergic cutaneous manifestation of antigen- antibody reaction, which is with vesicle formation and itching.

COMMON PREDISPOSING FACTORS OF ECZEMA:

1. Age- Infancy, puberty, menopause.

2. Familial predisposition Familial                             sensitiveness is an important factor. 
    Personal or family history of allergy is found.

3. Allergy Like Asthma, hay fever etc.

4. Climate Extreme of climate like heat,                   dampness, or severe cold trigger the onset.       of eczema.         

5. Psychological factors These are most                  important factors in reaction of hyper                  sensitivity.

6. Local factors Xeroderma, ichthyosis, greasy       skin, hyperhydrosis, varicose veins causing         congestion and focus of lowered resistance,     hypostasis, chilblains, Dry winter cracked           skin   also predispose to eczema                           development 

EXCITING FACTORS:-

 1. Chemicals Insecticides, fertilizers, cement          etc.
 2. Plants Marking nut, radish, euphorbias etc

 3. Clothing and footwear Synthetic clothes,             rubber chappals, artificial jewellary etc

 4. Cosmetics Powders, lipsticks, hair dye,                 creams, perfumes. etc

In Ayurveda Eczema is VICHARCHIKA (विचर्चिका )

As we know, the term Kushtha covers almost all the skin diseases. Kustha is produced invariably by the vitiation of the seven factors i.e. 3 Doshas & 4 Dushyas.

Whereas Vicharchika means coating, cover, a form of cutaneous eruption, itching, scab surs. So, it can be concluded that, it is cutaneous eruption, itching, scab which spread in different directions

 Marked lining, excessive itching and pain and dry lesion on the body called Vicharchika. If this condition occurs in feet with pain then it called as Vipadika.

Treatment:-

1 Vangh bhasma (वंग भस्म) 50 mg  BD with              nirgundi pttra ras (निर्गुण्डी पत्र रस )

2 Panchtikta ghrut (पंचतिक्त घृत) 5 gram BD              warm water  

3 Mahamarichyadi tail locally apply ( महामरीच्यादि    तेल लगाने के लिए )