Depending upon the presenting symptoms, Ayurveda classifies these skin conditions under various names like kushta, switra, visarpa, etc. Ayurvedic classics mention these skin conditions under Mahavyadhis or severe diseases. The root cause of most skin conditions are very deep-seated dosha vitiations and Ayurveda recommends periodic and thorough deep cleansing and detoxing of the body using various Panchakarma procedures for the cure of such conditions along with regular internal medication.
The treatment of Skin disorders depends mainly upon the Conditions