Open randomized comparative clinical study of local application of Prapunnatadi Lepa with Khadirvrushadi Lepa in management of Dadru with special reference to Tinea Corporis

In slum areas people treat fungal infections only in monsoon. To treat the infections, they use

antifungal creams. There are certain antifungal creams that contain steroids. Long term use of such

creams causes resistance to the dermatophytes, causing Lichenification, Hyperkeratosis and Hypertrophy

of localized skin.

According to Ayurveda, Dadru being a Twakgat vyadhi, out of all the treatment modalities, Lepa

is one of the best types of local application and the most effective method of drug administration for

treating skin conditions, as it penetrates the deeper layers of skin. It is also readily available and

reasonably priced.

I therefore made the decision to research the impact of local applications of ‘Prapunnatadi Lepa’

and ‘Khadirvrushadi Lepa’ in Dadru with a focus on Tinea Corporis.

There are several Ayurvedic preparations for treating Dadru that can be used both internally and

externally. It is necessary to study and evaluate efficacy of these medications by scientific research.

As all the contents of Prapunnatadi Lepa are herbal in nature, they are cost effective and easily

available, proving beneficial to the society. Considering their ayurvedic properties they might even prove

useful in certain contagious skin diseases.