A Clinical Case Study of Kaphaja Visarpa W.S.R to Pemphigus Vulgaris

Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Nihal N. Kanziya,

  1. MD Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Akhandanand Ayurveda College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Background: Visarpa is a classical Ayurvedic dermatological condition characterised by Swift spreading of lesions across the skin involving Twak, Lasika, Rakta, and Mamsa. Kaphaja Visarpa, a subtype dominated by Kapha dosha, presents with pallor-coloured oily lesions, itching, swelling, and mild pain. Case Summary: A 58-year-old female patient, a known case of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, presented with shiny, oedematous, pale skin lesions across the chest, abdomen, and back, accompanied by oily secretion, mild pruritus, mild pain, and oral mucosal ulceration of 14 days duration and it was diagnosed as a Pemphigus Vulgaris  by modern dermatologist. After thorough classical Ayurvedic examination, she was diagnosed with Kaphaja Visarpa. The treatment protocol included Langhana and Rukshana as primary interventions with Internal medicines. No Panchakarma shodhana or external applications were employed. Outcome: Remarkable improvement in all symptoms was observed within one month, with complete resolution achieved by 1.5 months — considerably faster than the 1–1.5 year prognosis given by the consulting dermatologist for Pemphigus Vulgaris. Conclusion: This case underscores the clinical efficacy of precise Ayurvedic diagnosis and classical treatment principles. Identifying the predominant dosha and applying appropriate chikitsa can yield swift and complete resolution even in conditions considered chronic and refractory in conventional medicine.

Keywords: Kaphaja Visarpa, Twak-Rakta-Lasika-Mamsa Dushti, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Ayurveda, Langhana-Rukshana.

How to cite this article:
Nihal N. Kanziya. A Clinical Case Study of Kaphaja Visarpa W.S.R to Pemphigus Vulgaris. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2026; 15(02):-.
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Nihal N. Kanziya. A Clinical Case Study of Kaphaja Visarpa W.S.R to Pemphigus Vulgaris. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2026; 15(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2026/view=249102


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Volume 15
02
Received 20/05/2026
Accepted 28/06/2026
Published 29/06/2026
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