Abstract

*Dr. Ajay Pratap Singh and Dr. Nandini Shah

ABSTRACT

A chronic autoimmune skin disease, psoriasis affects millions of individuals globally. Psoriasis is a skin condition that is characterised by red, scaly areas that can bring both physical and psychological suffering to people who have it. Even with improvements in traditional therapy, alternative and complementary therapies are still required to reduce psoriasis symptoms and enhance the quality of life for those who have the condition. Recently, leech therapy—also referred to as hirudo therapy—has drawn interest as a possible all-natural treatment for psoriasis. This article seeks to explore how leech treatment affects psoriasis while shedding light on its therapeutic advantages and modes of action. A male patient of age 25 yrs. old coming to Uttarakhand Ayurvedic University Shalya Tantra OPD Gurukul Campus Haridwar & Hospital with the complaints of Itching, Patches over abdomen area. dryness, and silvery-white scaling in appearance since 1 year. which are dry Initially it started with the small circular patches with some papules, eventually increased in the number and thickening which extended to all over abdomen and both legs. The patient was diagnosed as. Psoriasis (ek Kustha) with the help of physical symptoms & all investigations. Patient did not get relief by modern medicine. He has given Ayurvedic Para surgical Process (Jalaukavchran) along with oral medicines for 40 days. A magnificent response was observed over clinical symptoms and relief of psoriasis. Past History: Nothing Significant, Surgical History: Nothing Significant, Family History: Nothing Significant.