Ayurvedic Management in Chronic Refractory Mukhadushika (∼Acne Vulgaris): A Case Report

Authors

• Priyanka Thakur, MD Scholar, Department of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New DelhiFollow
• Varisha Rehman, MD Scholar, Department of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New DelhiFollow
• Sandeep Singh Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New DelhiFollow
• Rupashri Nath, Assistant Professor, Department of Roga Nidan Evum Vikriti Vigyan, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New DelhiFollow

Keywords

Mukhdushika, Acne vulgaris, Nidana parivarjana, Samprapti vighatana

Abstract

Chronic refractory Mukhdushika, closely correlated to Acne Vulgaris, represents significant therapeutic hurdles due to its relapsing nature and partial responsiveness to treatment. This case report describes a 26-year-old male with a total of 8 years of recurrent papulopustular acne associated with pain, burning sensation, itching, and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. According to the Ayurvedic assessment, Pitta pradhan tridoshaja involvement with agnidushti and ama leaded to strotorodha. Dosha pratyanika chikitsa was planned, including agnideepana, ama pachana, rakta prasadana, nitya virechana, followed by strict nidana parivarjana, yoga, and lifestyle modification. Relapsing tendency and inflammatory lesions gradually decreased, indicating the efficacy of this individualized Ayurvedic approach in achieving sustainable clinical healing.

Recommended Citation

Thakur, Priyanka; Rehman, Varisha; Tiwari, Sandeep Singh; and Nath, Rupashri (2026) "Ayurvedic Management in Chronic Refractory Mukhadushika (∼Acne Vulgaris): A Case Report," Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU: Vol. 19: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71355/2542-6222.1743
Available at: https://kleijhsbr.researchcommons.org/journal/vol19/iss2/6

Pages

100

Last Page

108