Linear Morphea

This is made up to two words vyadhi and kshamatav in which vyadhi means that the body is suffering from any physical or mental disease which means the basic elements of the body are vitiated. Kshmatav refers to the protection of the body from various infections.

As per Modern Aspect :-

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system that protects the body from bacteria, fungi, and virus mistakenly attacks an individual’s body. These lesions have 5 main presenting features :-

1. Linear (lines involved on the hands or limbs)
2. Generalized (circles on the limbs and trunk)
3. Circumscribed (Few circles present on the limbs or trunk)
4. Mixed (Combination of all the features)
5. Pansclerotic (In this there is skin involvement)

These are usually limited to the skin but sometimes may extend to deeper muscles or bones. It may also involve inside of the mouth, eyes, and genitals.

Ancient Verse

In this shloka, symptoms of weak immunity are explained.

1. Dislocating body parts and imbalanced Vata dosha.
2. Alteration in the physical as well as mental conditions.
3. Inflammation due to the vitiation of Vata dosha.
4. Inability to move body parts properly.
5. Skin discoloration
6. Dizziness
7. Mental fatigue
8. Sleeping disorders

In this condition, there is an unusual autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the body and the skin that causes infection. The exact cause is usually unknown.

When it occurs, the cells that produce collagen causes its overproduction which leads to its buildup.

It can be due to-

• Repetitive trauma on the skin
• Some treatment therapies such as radiation or chemotherapy
• Infection
• Environmental exposure
• This is non-contagious condition and it does not spread from one person to another.

Symptoms include :-

Usually, the symptoms may vary, depend upon the stage and type of the condition, which include,

1. Purple or red colored patches over the skin i.e., on the arms or legs.
2. Patches may develop with lighter or white colored center.
3. Skin becomes hard, dry, shiny and thickened.
4. Hair lossHair loss in the affected area.
5. Loss of sweat glands.

There are certain factors that increase the risk of linear morphea.

• This condition is more likely to develop in females than males.
• It usually occurs at any age but most commonly occurs in the age group of 2 to 14 or after the age of 40.

The good news is that Linear Morphea is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.

Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.

If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Linear Morphea yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Skin related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Linear Morphea is what you are having or any other related disease.

As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Linear Morphea is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.

Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.

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