Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is associated with substantial impairment of physical and psychological quality of life. The conventional treatment protocols manages the condition but with remissions and relapses which create anxiety in patients. Many of the patients withdraw from active social life as the disease attains chronicity. Several studies are pointing towards a conjoint management strategy incorporating the traditional and alternate medical systems. In this regard, Ayurveda is commonly used by psoriatic patients in India. Considering this fact it is high time to conduct a study to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment protocol in managing psoriasis as well as its potential to improve the quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
90
All possible internal preparations will be administered for a period of 12 months. All administered preparations with its dosage and duration will be documented All preparations will be subjected to lab test for clearing heavy metal and pesticide content before the administration
Application of warm external oil (Ayyapala kera tailam) on affected parts twice daily
PNNM Ayurveda College
Shōranūr, Kerala, India
Psoriasis-specific quality of life
Psoriasis specific DLQI scores
Time frame: 6 months
Psoriasis Severity
Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score
Time frame: 3 months
Psoriasis Severity
Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score
Time frame: 6 months
Psoriasis Severity
Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) score
Time frame: 12 months
Psoriasis-specific quality of life
Psoriasis specific DLQI scores
Time frame: 3 months
Psoriasis-specific quality of life
Psoriasis specific DLQI scores
Time frame: 12 months
Adverse events
Time frame: 3 months
Adverse events
Time frame: 6 months
Adverse events
Time frame: 12 months
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