Bullous Disorders (Visarpa)

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Bullous Disorders - Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Treatment

Fluid filled skin blisters measuring greater than 10mm are referred to as bullae. Skin disease characterized by appearance of bullae falls under the category of bullous disorders. Bullous pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa, dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigus foliaceaus, varicella infection are some of the common bullous disorders. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is the best Ayurvedic destination for the management of bullous disorders through natural friendly measures.

Symptoms

Fluid filled blisters usually greater than 5mm
Large blisters along skin folds that does not rupture easily
Itchy skin
Skin around bullae appear normal or darker in color
Reddish or yellowish discoloration on blisters
Eczema or hive like rash

Etiology

Many of the bullous skin disorders are autoimmune while some can be caused due to adverse drug reaction, hypersensitive reaction, exposure to light, radiations, medical conditions like lichen planus, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis etc.

Diagnosis

Acute bullous conditions should be investigated through bacterial and viral culture. Skin biopsy should be taken before making diagnosis. Haematological investigation should also be accompanied.

Mitigation Techniques

Avoid exposure to sun, light, radiation etc.
Wear loose fitting cotton clothes
Take proper case of wounds by regular dressing and applying of antiseptic medication.

Types of Visarpa

Agni visarpa
Kardama visarpa
Granthi visarpa
Kshataja visarpa

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Diet in Bullous Disorders

Pathya (Do's) in Bullous disorders

Proper hygiene of the area containing blisters.
Low carbohydrate easy to digest vegetarian diet.

Apathya (Do's) in Bullous disorders

Avoid day sleep
Avoid Vidahi ahara
Avoid Yougurt, masha, oily, spicy, non vegetarian, deep fried food

Yoga

Utthanasana
Trikonasana
Bhujangasana
Ustrasana
Tadasana

Pranyama

Anuloma viloma pranayama
Kapalbati
Nadishodana

Mudra Therapy

Prithvi mudra
Prana mudra
Varun mudra

Ayurvedic Management of Bullous Disorder

Treatment

Shita (cold potency), snigdha (unctous) for internal and external administration.
Sarpi pana (intake of ghee) is considered the most beneficial therapy for visarpa.

Internal Medicines

Guduchyadi kasayam
Trayantadi kasayam
Patoladi kasayam
Chandanasava
Usheerasava
Mustadi kasaya

Laghupanchamuladi kasaya
Bhunimbadi kasaya
Visarpahara kasaya
Shrestadi kasaya
Kulakadi kasaya

External Application

Lepam
Panchatwagadi churna
Shaddouta grita
Nyagrodadi churna
Shireeshatwagadi churna

Seka
Nyagrodadi kasaya

Purifactory Therapy

Raktamoksha (blood letting)
Vamana (Therapeutic emesis)
Virechana (purgation)

Single Drugs Used in Bullous Disorders

Chandana (Santalum album)
Raktachandana (Pterocarpus santalinum)
Usheera (Vetiveria zizanoids)

Conclusion

Bullous disorders of the skin can be due to simple allergic reaction or life threatening like the pemphigus type. It takes prolonged periods to heel completely and recurrence due to ahitha ahara vihara acharana is also a common feature of these disorders. It is of prime importance to seek medical help at the earliest and take necessary treatment to prevent complications. Following Ayurveda will help in better healing and recovery through safe and complete nature friendly treatment modalities.

References

Shloka No. 43, Chapter 13, Pandurogasophavisarpa Nidanam, Nidanasthanam, Ashtangahrudayam by Acharaya Vagbhata.
Chunekar KC, editor. Bhava Mishra, Bhava Pralasha Nighantu, Vaatadi Varga 15. Revised Edition. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Bharati Academy; 2010. p. 507.
Anonymous. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India, Part I. Reprint. 1/76. New Delhi: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India; 2001. p. 70.

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question) What are Bullous Disorders?

Answer) Skin diseases which are characterized by appearance of bullae falls under the category of bullous disorders.

Question) What are the Symptoms of Bullous Disorders?

Answer) Fluid filled blisters usually greater than 5mm, Large blisters along skin folds that does not rupture easily and Itchy skin are the major symptoms of bullous disorders.

Question) Is there any Ayurvedic Remedy for Bullous Disorders?

Answer) Yes, Ayurveda has successful treatment for bullous disorders through natural friendly measures.

Question) Is Ayurvedic treatment effective in bullous disorders?

Answer) Ayurvedic treatment is found to be effective in bullous disorder. It involves medicines for internal use, external application and purificatory therapies.

Question) What is the Ayurvedic treatment of Bullous Disorders?

Answer) It involves medications that are cold in potency and unctuous in nature. Intake of cow ghee is most beneficial in bullous disease.

Question) Is yoga therapy effective in bullous disorders?

Answer) Yes, pranayama such as Nadi Shodhan Pranayam, kapalbhati are quite effective and yoga asanas such as Bhujangasana, Tadasana, Utthanasana etc. are quite effective.