Efficacy of Shirodhara in the Management of Mukhadushika W.S.R to Acne Vulgaris - A Case Study

Mukhadushika (Acne Vulgaris) is one of the Twakavikar,[1] described under Khudra Roga in Ayurveda it is also known as Yuvanapidika or Tarunyapidika, closely resembles Acne Vulgaris, which is one of the most prevalent dermatological condition affecting adolescents and young adults worldwide. Mukhadushika which is oftenly associated with imbalance of pitta and vata doshas which leads to manifestation of inflammation, dryness etc. Shirodhara gives calming effect along with addressing physiological. Shirodhara gives calming effect along with addressing physical and psychological factors which are main causative factors of Twakavikar.[2] Sometimes Harmonal imbalance is causative factor for Harmonal imbalance and according to modern science harmonal imbalance is one of the main causative factor of Acne Vulgaris; here shirodhara is carried out by using Ksheerabala Taila and Brahmi Taila and followed with Shamanoushadhi. The result showed substantial improvement in the patient’s symptoms, with complete absence of black and white comedones, reduced macules, papules and tenderness.