Management of Recurrent Epidermal Cyst with Apamarga Ksharasutra- A Case Report

Abstract

Epidermal cysts are slow-growing, painless masses that elevate the skin. Traumatic epidermal cysts occur often on exposed sites such as the palms, fingers and soles. These cysts were reported more frequently on the palms than soles. The surgical management is excision and removal of cyst which is known to cause reoccurrence. In Ayurveda it can be correlated to granthi. In this case study, a 45-year-old female patient reported with complaints of lump in the middle of right palm which was recurrent and was diagnosed as epidermal cyst. Ligation with apamarga ksharsutra therapy was done for 1month and follow up was taken for 1 year. No reoccurrence of cyst along with relief in clinical manifestations was the outcome.