In Ayurveda, dermatological diseases are mainly described under Kushta Roga, along with conditions like Kshudra Roga, Visarpa, Shwitra, and Dadru. Skin diseases arise due to Tridosha vitiation with predominant involvement of Pitta and Kapha, along with Rakta Dhatu dushti Ayurvedic systems involved Kushta Roga Rakta Dhatu Rasavaha & Raktavaha Srotas Classification of Skin Diseases 1. […]

In Ayurveda, dermatological diseases are mainly described under Kushta Roga, along with conditions like Kshudra Roga, Visarpa, Shwitra, and Dadru. Skin diseases arise due to Tridosha vitiation with predominant involvement of Pitta and Kapha, along with Rakta Dhatu dushti

Ayurvedic systems involved

Kushta Roga

Rakta Dhatu

Rasavaha & Raktavaha Srotas

Classification of Skin Diseases

1. Kushta Roga (18 types)

Maha Kushta (7 types)

Kshudra Kushta (11 types)

Common Dermatological Disorders & Ayurvedic Correlation

Modern condition                    Ayurvedic name

Psoriasis                                  Eka Kushta

Eczema                                   Vicharchika

Fungal infection                      Dadru Kushta

Urticaria                                  Sheetapitta / Udarda

Vitiligo                                      Shwitra

Acne vulgaris                          Yuvanpidika (Mukhadushika)

Scabies                                   Pama

Cellulitis                                   Visarpa

Dermatitis                                Kandu / Vicharchika

Hyperpigmentation                 Vyanga