WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Dr. Tredha Hitesh Vyas*

ABSTRACT

Bullous pemphigoid is the most common autoimmune blistering condition located below the epidermis mainly found in older patients. It presents with tense blisters, erythematous macules and excruciating pruritis. In Ayurveda, these sorts of eruptions which are vesiculobullous and glandular, often with concomitant fever and associated with vitiated Rakta and Pitta, are called Visphota. They can appear locally or be present across the body surface. Taking into consideration of this pathological condition we present here a case report of 85-year-old woman who developed progressively itchy bullous eruptions. She was initially thought to have eczema, however, bullous pemphigoid was confirmed by skin biopsy. She improved significantly with an Ayurvedic intervention. This case highlights the possibility of using Ayurvedic approaches for the management of bullous pemphigoid, thus promoting improved quality of life and reducing morbidity.