Ayurvedic management of Psoriasis.

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Brief Summary: The main aim of the study is clinical evaluation of ayurvedic management in psoriasis by Lelitaka-Makshika Yoga processed with Amalaki Svarasa and Lelitaka-Makshika Yoga processed with Jatipatra Svarasa. Patients will be selected from P. D. Patel Ayurvedic Hospital, Nadiad after the conformation of the patients of psoriasis with the help of its classical signs and symptoms.

They will be treated with the following therapy 1. Lelitaka-Makshika Yoga processed with Amalaki Svarasa- 2 tablets twice daily after meal. 2.Lelitaka-Makshika Yoga processed with Jatipatra Svarasa-2 tablets twice daily after meal.

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-communicable, recurrent, inflammatory, hyperproliferative skin disease. It is characterized by well-defined erythematous, dry plaques of various sizes covered with mica like scales. It particularly affects extensor surfaces and scalp, and usually follows a relapsing and remitting course. Psoriasis affects approximately 2.0% to 3.0% of the worldâ€™s population. Higher prevalence rates were found in western countries.The prevalence of Psoriasis in India is estimated to be between 0.44% and 2.8%.

Result: For all the signs and symptoms in the research work, the p-value is more than 0.05. Hence, acceptance of the tested null hypothesis is confirmed the and alternate hypothesis was rejected. In a two-sample unpaired t-test, comparing the effect of therapy, no significant difference in effect was found between the groups.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients who fulfill any three of the symptoms and any one of the signs mentioned in the diagnostic criteria.
2.Patients of age between 18 to 60 years and of both the gender.
Diagnostic criteria Any three of the following Symptoms: 1.Scaling (Dalana) 2.Itching (Kandu) 3.Discoloration (Krsna Aruna Varna/ Abhrakapatrasama) 4.Loss of perspiration (Asvedanam) 5.Dryness (Rukshata) 6.Erythema 7.Lesions Distribution Anyone of the following Signs: 8.Auspitzâ€™s sign 9.Candle grease sign 10.Koebnerâ€™s phenomena.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Pregnant or lactating females 2.Patients who have taken medicine of corticosteroid drugs or immunosuppressants or other biological medicines within the last 6 months.
3.Patient with an associated disease like Hyper or Hypothyroidism, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular disorders, Liver disorder, Kidney disorders, Cancer.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in signs and symptoms of psoriasis.	BASELINE AND AFTER 8 WEEKS.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

Locations (1): P D Patel Ayurveda Hospital
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Kheda, GUJARAT, India
P D Patel Ayurveda Hospital
🇮🇳Kheda, GUJARAT, India
Dr Palak Singhal
Principal investigator
9727716549
palaksinghal96@gmail.com