• Dr. Archana Pandurang Kashid -Zende

Yauvana Pidika is a very common disease observed during puberty creating disfigurement of the face. Hence It is alternately called as Mukh-dooshika or Tarunya Pitika. The features of the disease Yauvana pidika are similar to those of acne. Among the ayurvedic amenities, Acharya sushruta was the first and foremost to mention a whole group of such disease of the skin which have adverse effect on the appearance and personality of an individual and having surgical and parasurgical measures as its cure. He named three ailments as “KSHUDRA ROGA”. Yauvana Pidika is one of them. Cosmetology has been discussed and numerous references & formulations indicated in our classics shall help to regain the lost beauty and revive the personality.Here,treatment is focusd by using simple herbal formulation to combat Yauvanpidika. Randomised controlled trial is preferred for the study. Aim: To Study the efficacy of Siddharthakadi Lepa individually & in combination with Sariva churna in treating the Yauvana Pidika.Objectives: To evaluate role of Siddharthakadi Lepa individually & in combination with internal administration of Sariva Churna.To evaluate the effect of trial drug with external application of Tretinoin & internal administration of vitamin ‘A’.Methods-Group A (Siddharthakadi Lepa) and Group B (Siddharthakadi Lepa and Sariva Churna). Group C (Siddharthakadi Lepa and Sariva Churna with external application of Tretinoin & internal administration of vitamin ‘A’). 30 patients were selected randomly in each group.Result - The Group B (Siddharthkadi lepa & Sariva churna) was more effective & long lasting than in treating Yauvana pidika. Discussion–Topical application of Siddhathkadi lepa& oral intake of Sariva churna in group B & Group C with topical application of tretinoin & oral intake of vitamin A in the form of capsules, performances of both groups were noted to be almost equal. However, recurrence rate was noticeable in group C during follow up.

Acne vulgaris, Kshudrarog, Siddhathkadi lepa, Sariva churna. Yauvanpidika. ,tretinoin

"“A CLINICAL STUDY ON EFFICACY OF SIDDHARTHAKADI LEPA & SARIVA CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF YAUVANA PIDIKA W.S.R. TO ACNE-VULGARIS”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.g203-g220, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309642.pdf

"“A CLINICAL STUDY ON EFFICACY OF SIDDHARTHAKADI LEPA & SARIVA CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF YAUVANA PIDIKA W.S.R. TO ACNE-VULGARIS”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppg203-g220, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309642.pdf