Skin Diseases: - Principles of Diagnosis & Treatment in Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the Indian system of medicine is an ancient science of diagnosis and treatment of various ailments. When we consider about the prevalence of various diseases, every year worldwide near about 10-20% of the patients seeking medical advice suffers from skin diseases. Diseases of the skin account for a great deal of misery, suffering, incapacity, and economic loss. Beside this, person suffering from the skin disease consider themselves as a great handicap in the society. Ayurveda has its own principles of diagnosing and treatment of various skin diseases under the head of Kushtha. This book ?SKIN DISEASES ? Principles of Diagnosis & Treatment in Ayurveda,? is written for medical students especially working in the field of Ayurveda, doctors trying to get (re)acquainted with Ayurvedic dermatology and other paramedical staff including nurses working in Ayurvedic hospitals and Nursing homes who are always interested in this topic. Within the 32 chapters of this book, all the major needs are fulfilled by defining the role of Ayurveda in the management of most of the skin diseases.