Critical Review to Understand Vagbhata’s Treatment Protocols of Vatadi Types of Vyanga Vis-À-Vis Melasma

Abstract

Background: Melasma is a skin condition characterized by dark spots and patches on the nose, cheeks, forehead and jawline. Although it is completely harmless, it causes skin discoloration which is difficult to fade away with routine skin care. Melasma can lead to social isolation and stigmatization adversely affecting the quality of daily life which definitely has a major impact on individual’s psychological state and social relationship¹. Based on the symptomatology of Vyanga, they are classified into VatajVyanga, PittajaVyanga, Kaphaja Vyangaand Raktaja Vyanga. The treatment protocols for all the types of Vyanga have been explained in AshtangaSangrahaKshudraRogain detail².