Significance of Skin disease
Synonyms: Dermatitis, Skin disorder, Skin condition, Cutaneous disease, Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Tinea, Fungal infection, Dermatosis, Rosacea
In Dutch: Huidziekte; In Finnish: Ihosairaus; In Spanish: Enfermedad de la piel; In German: Hautkrankheit; In Malay: Penyakit kulit; In Swedish: Hudsjukdom; In French: Maladie de la peau; In Portugese: Doença de pele; In Italian: Malattia della pelle; In Polish: Choroba skóry
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Buddhist concept of 'Skin disease'
In Buddhism, "skin disease" alludes to a treatable condition, referencing the myrobalan tree's bark as a remedy. It is considered one of the qualities mentioned in the text.
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) This refers to a condition that the bark of a myrobalan tree can treat, as stated in the provided text, and it is one of the qualities.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Skin disease'
In Hinduism, skin disease, or "Kushtha" in Ayurveda, encompasses various conditions from blemishes to leprosy. It is classified into Maha-Kushtha and Kshudra-Kushtha and can be caused by lifestyle factors, affecting mental and social well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Skin diseases, according to the text, can be addressed using Gandhak Rasayan, which is an oral medicine described for many conditions related to the skin.[2] (2) Ayurveda has a scope in the management of Kushtha, also known as skin diseases, indicating the potential of Ayurvedic treatments for addressing various dermatological conditions.[3] (3) Skin disease, such as Ekakushtha (Psoriasis), is addressed in Ayurveda through therapies that aim to balance Dosha and manage symptoms like pruritic, dry, scaly lesions.[4] (4) The kernel is sweet, cooling, oleaginous, indigestible, appetizer, aphrodisiac, laxative and tonic and is useful in bronchitis, vitiated condition of pitta, hyperdipsia, tumours, skin diseases, eruptive fevers, haemoptysis and general debility.[5] (5) Ailments that are broadly distributed under a term Kushtha and due to chronic, relapsing nature and complex pathophysiology, multimodal treatment is adopted.[6]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) One of the symptoms stated by our Acharyas when the body is exposed to unwholesome diet and lifestyle.[7] (2) Visarpa vyadhi and Herpes zoster a type of it have most of the same symptoms which are correlated on the basis of literary, histo-pathological and clinical study of both Ayurveda and modern science.[8] (3) These are also known as kushtha and it is the most chronic disease in ayurvedic literature.[9] (4) Padadari is one such of the feet affecting mainly the sole area but can involve whole foot also. This is now days considered a major cosmetic health problem.[10] (5) Amahaldi cures all kinds of itching and other skin diseases, Krimi, and is Vata-anulomana.[11]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) These are addressed through a holistic approach by ancient Indian medicinal systems such as Siddha and Ayurveda.[12] (2) Various conditions affecting the skin, for which Bauhinia purpurea is considered a beneficial plant in traditional medicine.[13] (3) Visarpa is one of the skin diseases explained by most of the Acharyas, indicating a condition affecting the skin and its associated symptoms and treatments.[14] (4) These are conditions that affect the skin, and are often treated with Ayurvedic medicine, as shown in this case study focusing on Vitiligo.[15] (5) The text mentions skin diseases, which include melasma, and these are conditions that impact the skin's health and appearance.[16]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Conditions that affect the skin, some of which are unspecified or not classified into previous subsections, including various types such as ringworm, blisters, and leprosy.[17] (2) Conditions affecting the skin that require medical attention, with various treatments documented in the Vinayas.[18] (3) Conditions affecting the skin for which powders are utilized externally for curing, as permitted by the Buddha.[19]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Skin diseases, also known as Kushtha, are targeted by groups like the Arkadi, which contains drugs like Arka and Alarka, destroys Kapha, fat, and the effects of poison, acting as a vermifuge and in diseases of the skin.[20] (2) Conditions afflicting the skin that can be treated by externally applying alkalis.[21] (3) Health conditions affecting the skin that may be preventable through proper blood management practices.[22]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) This refers to conditions that affect the skin, which can indicate the need for scraping. It can indicate the need for medical intervention.[23] (2) Various ailments affecting the skin that the described herbal remedies aim to treat and alleviate.[24]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) Various ailments that can affect the skin, specifically tied to the different folds mentioned.[25]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Referring to various dermatological conditions like syphilis, eczema, and carbuncles that Haritala is noted to address.[26] (2) Health conditions affecting the skin, for which kampilla can provide a remedy.[27] (3) Gandhaka is effective in curing skin diseases when taken with ripe banana fruit.[28] (4) Various conditions affecting the skin that can be treated with shilajatu.[29]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A category of ailments that the medicine claims to cure, including issues like itches and boils.[30] (2) Conditions that can be treated with the pills made from the rubbed and bhavana-processed ingredients.[31] (3) A general category of ailments, including itches and eczema, that the medicine claims to address.[32]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) Various disorders affecting the skin that might respond positively to vanga paired with khadira juice.[33] (2) Various dermatological conditions that can be treated using a combination of poison and specific herbal remedies.[34]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) A condition referenced in the treatment section that can be addressed through herbal remedies and topical applications.[35] (2) Health conditions affecting the skin, which may be indicated in the advanced stages of ailments such as amlapitta.[36]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Skin-disease can be conquered by pungent, appetising things that cleanse the system of the morbific diatheses, such as Vyosha, Shigru, Mulakam, and Devadaru.[37] (2) Conditions affecting the skin, treated with specific herbal compounds.[38] (3) Various dermatological conditions treated with specific herbal formulations.[39] (4) A variety of ailments affecting the skin, which can be treated with specified oils and Ghritas.[40] (5) Various disorders affecting the skin, treated through a variety of herbal preparations and medicated oils.[41]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A physical affliction that prevents Devapi from being installed as king despite his virtues.[42]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Specific physical ailments related to the skin, which may be falsely attributed to someone when they have no such conditions.[43] (2) Afflictions suffered by those who have violated the sanctity of their spiritual teacher's bed.[44]
From: Vasistha Dharmasutra
(1) Ailments that afflict the violator of their Guru's bed, illustrating the consequences of specific actions on physical health.[45]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This is a negative outcome experienced when the sub period of Mars occurs in the period of Mercury. It results in suffering from skin disease and rashes.[46] (2) This is a negative outcome associated with various subperiods, indicating an affliction affecting the skin, as described in the text.[47] (3) A medical condition affecting the skin, linked to Mercury's influence when joined to or aspected by the moon, suggesting potential health issues and the possibility of suffering.[48]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) A medical condition affecting the skin, used here as a metaphor for enduring discomfort yet finding joy.[49]
The concept of Skin disease in local and regional sources
Skin disease in the text encompasses various conditions like kushtha, itch, and leprosy, treatable through different methods, including chanting or sun exposure. Leukoderma is also mentioned as a skin ailment.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) These are medical conditions affecting the skin, and Russell believed that bare bodies exposed to the sun would be safe from them, and sun-bathing was good for health.[50] (2) A reference to leukoderma, which affected the grandmother's skin in her later years.[51]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) A broad term for various skin conditions, including itch and leprosy, healed by chanting Rama's name.[52]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Skin diseases, including kushtha, are mentioned as conditions that may be addressed or caused by various preparations and processes discussed in the text.[53]
The concept of Skin disease in scientific sources
Skin diseases encompass a wide range of conditions affecting the skin's health, appearance, and function, impacting individuals of all ages and often treated with traditional and modern remedies.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Ailments for which L. alba, a natural hair dye ingredient, is used as a treatment in folk medicine.[54] (2) Tinospora cordifolia is used by tribal communities for treating various ailments, including cough, fever, ear pain, fractured bone, cancer asthma, leucorrhoea, anti-snake venom, acidity, and this.[55] (3) TEO may be employed as an effective therapeutic agent to ameliorate this.[56] (4) A condition in which the roots of Salacia reticulata are useful.[57] (5) Fruit rind is used in different preparations for the treatment of skin diseases.[58]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Conditions for which C. fistula is used as a treatment.[59] (2) Burden of this and associated socioeconomic status in Asia: A cross-sectional analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2017.[60] (3) A study published in Phytotherapy Research suggests more investigation into turmeric’s impact on various skin diseases and the study of turmeric as a skin care product remedy is gaining popularity.[61] (4) Conditions for which topical administration of drugs is commonly used for local treatment.[62] (5) The plant has been used to treat these conditions, including pimples and other dermatology problems, due to its medicinal properties.[63]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The effect of these conditions on the well-being of individuals from different social and ethnic groups in a specific city has been researched.[64] (2) Skin disease can be generalized, such as atopic dermatitis, which is characterized by dry, itchy skin, and scalp disorders can occur as part of a generalized skin disease, like atopic dermatitis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and psoriasis.[65] (3) This phrase refers to any condition that affects the skin, and the text discusses a variety of skin diseases that are common in HIV patients, including infections, inflammatory conditions, and cancers.[66] (4) Any condition that affects the skin, and teledermatology is used to diagnose and manage various types of skin disease.[67] (5) Skin disease is a broad term that refers to any condition that affects the skin, and is one of the keywords used to describe psoriasis.[68]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A skin disease is any condition that affects the skin, and pemphigus vulgaris is an example of a skin disease.[69] (2) This is a condition affecting the skin, where a history of such disease was found to be a significant risk factor for developing cutaneous reactions.[70] (3) This phrase indicates conditions that affect the skin, encompassing a range of ailments and disorders.[71] (4) These are medical conditions that affect the skin, and certain substances are investigated for their potential use in treating such ailments.[72] (5) Various medical conditions affecting the skin, which the elderly population is particularly susceptible to.[73]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This is a disease of cattle caused by a capripoxvirus, which is characterized by fever, enlarged lymph nodes, firm nodules in the skin, and ulcerative lesions.[74] (2) This phrase describes the health conditions that are investigated, giving information on the conditions that are under investigation.[75] (3) The topic involves the training manual for skin diseases of ruminant livestock in Ethiopia, emphasizing the importance of addressing and managing these conditions to improve the quality of hides and skins.[76] (4) These are conditions affecting the skin of pigs, with mange being the most prevalent, and a major challenge for the farmers.[77] (5) This is a condition affecting the skin of camelids, which is characterized by the development of lesions and is known by various names.[78]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This describes a condition affecting the skin, with scabies being a contagious skin disease caused by mites, leading to itching, irritation, and potential secondary infections.[79] (2) These are the categories of filarial infections, where skin diseases occur to a lesser degree, in addition to the lymphatic system.[80] (3) This term describes a condition that affects the skin, which can be found in high prevalence in rural areas, and it can be assessed and treated by over-the-counter medical sellers in Ghana.[81]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are conditions affecting the skin, and the text mentions that they are treated by electrotherapy.[82] (2) These are the few remaining conditions still referred for physiotherapy, according to the text.[83] (3) Ailments of the skin, for which treatments were attempted to be found to help patients who are constantly returning to clinics to seek further assistance.[84]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Conditions like this, herpes simplex, cryptococcal meningitis, and immune disorders such as Guillain-Barré syndrome are also reported as conditions related to the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome.[85] (2) Approximately 90% of patients will develop one or more of these conditions during their infection, and the course of these manifestations is different in patients on antiretroviral therapy.[86] (3) This is a condition that a patient had, and the progression of the disease was observed while taking antiretroviral treatment, which later developed into a type of cancer.[87]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) These are conditions that affect the skin, which can be treated using traditional medicine practices and herbal remedies.[88] (2) This refers to the conditions that the soap may be used to treat.[89]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Skin disease is often the starting point for Kaposi's sarcoma, and it can remain localized or spread to other areas, and the management of HIV-associated Kaposi’s sarcoma is aimed at reducing intensive skin disease.[90]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Skin disease encompasses a wide range of conditions affecting the skin, from common ailments like acne to more serious conditions like skin cancer, which can be diagnosed with teledermatology.[91] (2) "Skin diseases", specifically occupational dermatoses, are caused by exposure to chemical, physical, and biological pollutants in the working environment, excluding skin cancer and communicable conditions.[92] (3) Conditions that affect the skin.[93] (4) This is also known as discoloration, and it saw a significant reduction, decreasing from 14 (2.93%) to 0 (0.0%) after the introduction of the LIP.[94] (5) It is a broad term for conditions that affect the outer layer of human body, causing symptoms such as itching, rashes, or lesions.[95]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) These are conditions affecting the skin, which may be positively influenced by the consumption of carotenoids like zeaxanthin and lutein.[96] (2) These diseases are related to the external exposome, as indicated by a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2018.[97]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Ailments against which the plant Psorospermum febrifugum has been reported to have therapeutic actions.[98] (2) This category of ailments is discussed in relation to the role of oxidative stress in their development.[99] (3) Various conditions affecting the skin, including dandruff, for which Aloe vera is a commonly used medicinal plant.[100] (4) Ailments affecting the skin, for which some plants in the Euphorbiaceae family are used in folk medicine.[101] (5) A broad category of conditions affecting the skin, including ulcers, wounds, eczemas, psoriasis, and dandruff, where honey shows efficacy.[102]
Classical concept of 'Skin disease'
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) It addresses conditions affecting the outer layer of the body, benefiting both people and animals, and is a key reason for the river's esteemed reputation.[103]