The Role of <i>Ayurveda Kshara Karma</i> in the Management of <i>Keloid</i>: A Case Study

Keloids, the benign dermal fibro-proliferative nodular lesions, which often tend to cause socio-economic and psycho-somatic stress pose a major challenge clinicians till date. Apprehending analyzing keloids under concept of Vranagranthi described in ancient science Ayurveda amalgamating therapeutic principles explained classics can emerge as ray hope condition. Kshara karma (chemical cauterization) is an important para-surgical procedure be effectively incorporated into treatment wounds, Keloids hypertrophic scars. An 18-year-old client who presented with overgrowth scar tissue at right anterolateral part chest region was treated OPD Division Ayurveda, MAHE, Manipal. karma, included painting Teekshna Apamarga kshara (ashes Achyranthes aspera) for duration 100 Matra kala (approximately 2 mins), two sittings brought about total regression associated symptoms. No signs recurrence were noticed during follow-ups. Thus, promising solution stress-filled life Keloid patients.