Demographic and Clinico-Constitutional Profile of Patients with Dadru Kushtha (Fungal Dermatophytosis): A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Abstract

Introduction:The skin of a person is the index of psychosomatic health. Nowadays, various types of fungal diseases are on the rampage; Dadru is one among them. Acharya Charaka has described Dadru under Kshudra Kushtha, which is characterized by Udagata Mandala (raised patch) associated with Kandu (itching), Raga (redness), and Pidika (eruptions) and is Pitta Kaphaja predominance skin disease. It has a resemblance to fungal dermatophytosis. It is a common infection of the skin and nails caused by fungus.Aim:This study was aimed to describe the demographic, constitutional, and clinical profile of patients of Dadru.Methods:A total of 50 patients for the study were selected from O. P. D. and I. P. D. of N. I. A. Arogyasala Hospital, Jaipur.Results:In the current study, the maximum number of patients was from 18 to 30 years age group (46%), male gender (74%), Pitta-Kaphaja Deha Prakriti (48%), recurring nature of the lesion (82%), trunk, and limbs involvement (76%), aggravation of disease in the rainy season (30%). Viruddhahara Sevana (incompatible diet) as Nidana (causative factor) was observed in a maximum 38% of patients. Divasvapna was the second common cause in 18% of patients.Conclusion:The prevalence of Dadru Kushtha (Fungal Dermatophytosis) was higher in the 18–30 years age group of male patients. Individuals having Pitta-Kaphaja Deha Prakriti and practicing daytime sleep and consumption of incompatible diet are at higher risk of developing Dadru Kushtha (Fungal Dermatophytosis).

Keywords

• dadru
• fungal dermatophytosis
• kushtha