Ichthyosis refers to a comparatively uncommon group of skin problems characterised by the presence of excessive quantities of dry surface scales, resulting from an irregular differentiation or metabolism of the epidermis. Ichthyosis will be either inherited or acquired. Five distinct sorts of inherited ichthyosis exist: vulgaris, lamellar, congenital, X-linked, and epidermolytic hyperkeratosis. Scaling is usually most outstanding over the trunk, stomach, buttocks and legs.
Different signs range in response to the trigger and kind of ichthyosis. The Ayurvedic treatment of ichthyosis is aimed at treating the basic pathology of the illness, decreasing the scaling and preventing complications. Medicines which act on the pores and skin and regulate the pores and skin metabolism are used for this purpose. These medicines include Arogya-Vardhini, Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu, Gandhak-Rasayan, Maha-Manjishthadi-Qadha, Kutaj-Parpati, Panchamrut-Parpati, Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Behada (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vishwa (Zinziber officinalis), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Khadeer (Acacia catechu), Karanj (Pongamia pinnata), Bavachi (Psoralia corylifolia), Bahava (Cassia fistula), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba), Nishottar (Operculina turpethum) and Guggulu (Commiphora mukul).
Medicines which act on the 'Ras' 'Rakta' and 'Mansa' dhatus (tissues) are useful in this condition. These embody Kutaj (Holarrhina antidysentrica), Patol (Tricosanthe dioica), Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Musta (Cyperus rotundus) and Kutki (Picrorrhiza kurroa). Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Yashtimadhuk (Glycerrhiza glabra) and Mandukparni (Centella asiatica) type the principle keep of therapy for this condition, and must be given in very excessive doses for prolonged periods.
Native utility on the pores and skin might be performed within the form of medicated oils like Mahanarayan oil, Mahamash oil, Mahasaindhav oil, Jatyadi oil and oil containing Manjishtha and Yashtimadhuk. Panch-Tikta-Ghrut and Shata-Dhaut-Ghrut might be added to the oils for native application on the skin. Ample care of the eyes has to be taken using the appropriate medicated eye drops. With the intention to enhance the immune standing of the affected person and bring about a sooner therapeutic response, medicines like Suvarna-Parpati, Suvarna-Malini-Vasant, Abhrak-Bhasma and Tamra-Bhasma are used.
People affected with this situation should be conscious that this is a persistent situation requiring long run therapy. All such sufferers needs to be below the regular care and supervision of a Dermatologist.
