ABSTRACT

Backgroud: Padadari is referred to as Cracked foot and is a common cosmetic foot problem for both men and women. In Ayurveda, it is considered under the kshudra rogas.[1] It has no age limit and can affect anyone who is involved in excessive walking on uneven surface,[2] prolonged standing on hard floors, unhealthy diet, obesity, diabetes, psoriasis and other skin allergies. It also occurs on unhygienic maintenance of feet or high exposure of feet to dust and dirt, and hence Ayurveda has given importance to Padabhyanga [3] in Dinacarya [4]. It can be managed effectively and easily by Vata pacifying measures by snehana, swedana, lepana and kledana etc. So, the same treatment protocol was used to treat the case discussed here, like Jeevantyadi yamakam, and internal oral medications.Methods: This is a case study of a 35-year-man with cracks on bilateral soles associated with dryness, pain, itching and burning sensation for 1 year. This case was successfully managed with Ayurveda approach. Results: Significant changes were observed in the form of complete healing, and associated symptoms also got resolved. Discussion: Topical application of Jeevantyadi yamakam along with internal medications showed encouraging results reducing the rukshata, daha and sphutana of the cracked feet.Conclusion: Formulations offer promising results without causing any undue effects. In this case, which showed that Jeevantyadi yamakam is effective & safe in the management of padadari (cracked feet) and thus showed improvement in parameters on completion of treatment. Keywords – Padadari, Cracked feet, Hygiene, Dinacharya, Jeevantyadi yamakam