Relevance of Visha Vega W.S.R. to Dermatological Manifestations of Occupational Toxicity - A Review Article

In Ayurveda, Acharya explained Visha Vega concept related to Agadtantra. Agadtantradescribes various types of Visha such as Sthavara Visha(Inanimate poison), Jangama Visha (Animate poison) and Kritima Visha. These Visha, when it enters into the body, it passes through the differentDhatus and give rise to different stages of Vega in the body and accordingto these Vegas, different types of signs and symptoms appear on the body.As graduallystages of Vega progresses, their signs and symptoms becomemore severe. If we diagnosed thedifferent Vegas of Visha at the right time, we could treat those patients better.Occupational toxicity leads to various dermatological manifestations. Visha Vega, an ancient Ayurvedic concept, offers a comprehensive understanding of toxic substances and their effects on the body &skin. Now a days the effect of industrialization and commercialization are rapidly spreading which increases the chance of contact with toxins. Large portion of workplace illness causes today because of occupational toxicity. All industries use chemicals this hazardous chemical act directly on the skin resulting in local irritation or an allergic reaction. It is usually accidental. Long term exposure to occupational toxins also causes occupational dermatitis, Cancer, Anemia, Lung disease, and De-pigmentation of the skin. This occupational toxicity is similar to second,third & fourth Visha Vega of sthavar visha mentioned by Charaka.This article delves into the relevance of Visha Vega in addressing dermatological manifestations of occupational toxicity, highlighting correlation between Visha Vega & dermatological manifestations of occupational toxicity its significance in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.