AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON HETU AND SAMPRAPTI OF MUKHADUSHIKA

Abstract

Face is the index of body and mind. The disease ‘YauvanaPidaka’ is aptly named ‘Mukhadooshika’ as it results in disfigurement of physical and psychological status of an individual by manifesting itself on the most important part of the body i.e. face. YauvanaPidaka is one of the KshudraRogas and most common skin disorders. The symptoms of YauvanaPidaka resembles with Acne Vulgaris. This disease is most common in Adolescents. Aim and objectives The present study was conducted to study the concepts of YauvanaPidaka. Material and methods A minimum of 30 patients suffering from lakshna of Mukhadushika was selected forstudy. A special case proforma with a questionnaire was prepared which includes details of history taking, physical signs and symptoms. Results The maximum patients prefer Katu Rasa i.e. 70%, while 53.3% has Madhura Rasa Pradhana (sweets, ice creame), 33.3% Amla Rasa Pradhana(panipuri, curd products, prickles)and 33.3% had Lavana Rasa Pradhana(Junk foods, Pickles) diet. Excessive intake of Madhura rasa vitiate Kaphaand Ama, where asLavanaand Katu Rasa vitiate Pitta and Rakta, which in turn aggravate Vata. Such aggravation held responsible for production of YauvanPidika. Discussion and conclusion Vata Kapha Prakriti dominant person are more prone to the disease Yauvanpidika. All 100% of patient having Dushti of Raktavahasrotas followed by 83.3% of patient had SwedavahaSrotodushti. Now a day junk food, irregularity in food taking, suppression of