AUTHOR(S): Indiradevi S, Malathi R and Prashanth S

ABSTRACT:
Atopic eczema is a relapsing inflammatory skin disorder marked by intense itching and lichenification. It is the most common skin disease that affects a significant proportion of the world population, with a prevalence of 20% in children and 2-5% in adults. Despite its high prevalence, the etiology remains unclear, and conventional treatments often have undesirable side effects. Many patients with eczema experience persistent symptoms and decreased quality of life. Yoga and naturopathy interventions were found to be beneficial in improving atopic eczema. This case study explored the effectiveness of yoga and naturopathy in managing eczema. A 43-year-old female was admitted to our inpatient ward with complaints of intense itching with scratching, blackish discoloration, and scaly patches on both the lower limbs and on the right wrist for the past 10 years. She was a known case of atopic dermatitis. During the 21 days of inpatient stay, the patient received Yoga and Naturopathy interventions which reflected positive outcomes in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI), Scoring AD (SCORAD), and Dermatology life quality index, DLQI. These results demonstrated a positive response to treatment, evidencing the potential effect of yoga and naturopathy in treating eczema.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/yogic.2024.v9.i2f.1671

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