International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2025 |Volume: 6 | Issue: 08


Review Paper on Dadru Kushta with Special Reference to Fungal Dermatophytes: An Ayurvedic and Modern Correlation

About Author

Patil R.1 , Patil A.2 , Patil P.3 , Patil S.4

1PG scholar Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Lokanete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital, Post Graduate Institute and Research Center, Islampur.

2H.O.D. Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Lokanete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital, Post Graduate Institute and Research Center, Islampur.

3Associate Professor Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Lokanete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital, Post Graduate Institute and Research Center, Islampur .

4Associate Professor Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Lokanete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital, Post Graduate Institute and Research Center, Islampur.


Date of Acceptance: 2025-08-09

Date of Publication:2025-09-02

Correspondence Address:

Dr. Rushikesh Bajarang Patil PG scholar Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Lokanete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital, Post Graduate Institute and Research Center, Islampur Email: rpatil95918494@gmail.com
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Keywords: Dadru, Kushta, Dermatophytes, Tinea, Skin Disorder, Fungal Infection


Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Non declared


Abstract


Dadru Kushta, a common kshudra kushta in Ayurveda, is characterized by circular, red, itchy patches with eruptions, often matching the clinical picture of dermatophytosis in modern medicine. Dermatophytosis, caused by fungal pathogens such as Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton, shares striking similarities with the Ayurvedic descriptions of Dadru. This review paper aims to explore the clinical, etiological, and pathological correlations between Ayurvedic and modern perspectives. It emphasizes understanding the disease through Ayurvedic principles like nidan (etiology) and samprapti (pathogenesis) along with textual references, while aligning these with contemporary knowledge. A comparative table highlights the integration of both medical systems, fostering a more holistic approach to diagnosis and management.