Dermatological manifestations of visha/poisons.

• Contact dermatitis and its management.
• Signs and symptoms and management of abhyanga visha, lepa visha, vastra visha, paduka visha, abharana visha etc. with contemporary relevance.
• Signs and symptoms and management of dermatological manifestations due to cosmetics, chemicals, occupational and other allergens.
• Dermatological manifestation due to dooshivisha and garavisha.
• Dermatological manifestation due to bites and stings.

Due to urbanization and modern day life style the prevalence of skin diseases is increasing. The conventional line of treatment approach is not giving expected results as the current day etiology has shown sea change from the conventional etiology. Hence the students getting trained under this course will be enabled to get thorough diagnostic and management skills using the concepts of Agadatantra. This course will enable the students to practice Ayur-Toxicodermatology with more precision and better outcome.

Aim:

1. To update the current etiology of dermatological manifestation.
2. To establish the significance of Agadatantra in the management of current day dermatological manifestations.
3. To enable the Ayurveda Scholars and Practitiners to diagnose and manage the dermatological manifestations caused by the exposure to toxins.

Specific learning objectives:

1. To understand current etiology of dermatological manifestations.
2. To understand the role of Agadatantra in the management of skin diseases.
3. To impart the clinical diagnostic skills of skin diseases.  
4. To train Ayurveda Scholars and Practitiners on simple and easy use of Agadatantra Principles in the management of Skin diseases.