A Case Study on Management of Tinea Cruris with Classical Vaman Karma

Abstract

Tinea Cruris is the disease of fungal infection of groin by dermatophyte fungi. It is commonly seen in men, and also called as Jock Itch as the other name. It is the condition which shows characteristics of disease as erythema, itching, burning sensation, cracked skin, skin rashes which worsen by exercise, skin discoloration and important symptom like rashes does not clears but increases due to antifungal creams. The management of the condition can be done in Ayurvedic perspective. According to Ayurveda all the classified disease of skin are considered as in Kushta Roga (skin disease), where the conditions of fungal infections are correlated with the Dadru Kshudra Kushta (Tinea). Due the clinical features of itch, redness, circular patches. The disease having exaggerated state of Pitta and Kapha Dosha, moreover Kapha. The treatment principle in such conditions is Shodhan Purificaton therapy along with Shaman (Pacificatory) therapy, as both therapies are considered best in Kushta Roga according to Acharyas. This case report is of the female patient suffered from itching over left thigh region along with redness, pimples, and round patches since 3 months, the patient finds the relief after following the Ayurvedic treatment as Shodhan Karma and Shaman Karma with lifestyle changes. The symptoms were diminished by Vaman Karma (emesis). She got 80-90% relief after Shodhan Karma as if one can consider the best treatment for tinea cruris.