• Dr. Prakash Joshi
• Dr. Yogesh Wane

Background: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory condition of skin in adolescence. In Ayurveda, acne has been expounded as one of the Kshudra Rogas. In this modern era, this is a burning problem in the youth. Symptoms of Mukhadushika show close resemblance with bacterial infection and inflammatory factors of acne. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Mukhadushika. Vitiation of Kapha Dosha, Vata Dosha and Rakta Dhatu lead to development of Mukhadushika. Methods: A 19-year-old patient presented with complaint of Pidika (Papules and pustules) on face including Medogarbhatva (filling material), Toda vat peeda (Piercing pain), Daha (Burning sensation), and Kandu (itching) associated with irregular bowel and recurrent comedowns for 2 years. Management done with OPD based treatment. Here in this case report treatment chosen was i.e. shaman Chikitsa like oral medication. Result: There was marked improvement in symptoms Pidika (Papules and pustules) on face including Medogarbhatva (filling material or nodules), Toda vat peeda (Piercing pain), Daha (Burning sensation), Srava (Discharge) and Kandu (itching) associated with irregular bowel and recurrent comedone with the treatment of 2month. Conclusion: Significant result was observed with this treatment protocol in the management of Mukhadushika (Acne vulgaris).

Mukhdushika, Kshudra Rogas, Acne Vulgaris

"‘‘Ayurveda approach in management of Mukhadushika W.S.R. to Acne Vulgaris ”- A Case Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a460-a463, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401054.pdf

"‘‘Ayurveda approach in management of Mukhadushika W.S.R. to Acne Vulgaris ”- A Case Study ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. ppa460-a463, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401054.pdf