EFFICACY OF JALAUKAVACHARANA AND SHAMANA OUSHADHAS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACNE VULGARIS – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Haritha. A. H.*

Background: - Skin diseases are a group of conditions which effect the person emotionally, mentally down and may be led to depression. Pimples vulgaris is an inflammatory situation that effects in whiteheads which are clogged pores and blackheads which might be open plugged pores. Papules, soft crimson bumps referred to as pustules, which comprise pus, make the circumstance extra painful. In Ayurveda classics this can be correlated with Mukhadushika. The purpose of this take a look at is to assess the efficacy of Jalaukavacharana (Leech therapy) and shamana oushadhas in the control of pimples vulgaris. Materials and Methods: This is a particular case take a look at of 24 years aged female patient with complaints of pustules all over each cheeks, pus discharge and suffering from 12 months. This case was successfully managed with 6 sitting (once in 7 days) of Jalaukavacharana and shamana oushadhas for 3 months. Result: All the pimples got cleared without leaving any discoloration. Skin complexion has increased. Conclusion: Ayurveda can provide promising result in the patient of Acne vulgaris through Leech therapy and shamana oushadhas.