CLINICAL EFFICACY OF NEEDLING (VISTRAVAN KARMA) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHVITRA (VITILIGO)
Dr. Anshu Pathania* and Dr. Ankita Thakur
ABSTRACT
Background: Vitiligo is an acquired idiopathic hypomelanotic disorder which present as localized or widespread areas of depigmentation. Patient present with milky or chalky white amelanotic macules usually with well demarcated margins. This condition is compared with Shvitra in Ayurveda. Needling has been mentioned in Ayurveda by the name of vistravan karma. In present era needling is used in the treatment of vitiligo, where it is evident to give successful results in respective diseases. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of needling (Vistravan karma) in Shvitra. Materials and Methods: 10 patients of Shvitra were selected randomly from out patient department of skin care unit and underwent needling treatment over 90 days period. Results: subjective assessment (VETI score) reveal a staticallly significant result. Conclusion: Needling appears to have good effects in decreasing pigmentation in melasma.
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