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@article{202293,
        author = {Indira V and Upendra U zala and Ganga R Hadimani and Reju krishnan},
        title = {A Comparative Clinical Study of Shalmalikantaka arka along with Its Modified form as a Gel in Mukhadushika},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {9900-9906},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202293},
        abstract = {Ayurveda, the oldest and well-established traditional system of medicine in India, focuses on preserving the health of a healthy individual and treating illnesses in the diseased. As described in Kashyapa Samhita, the internal attributes of a person are manifested externally, with the face serving as a reflection of one’s personality. Yauvanapidaka (Mukhadushika), categorized under Kshudra Roga, is a prevalent dermatological condition affecting approximately 70–80% of adolescents and young adults. The present study was undertaken to assess the clinical effectiveness of Shalmalikantaka Arka and its modified gel formulation. A total of 60 participants were enrolled and treated over a study period that included a 30-day follow-up. The findings indicated no statistically significant difference between the two groups across all evaluation parameters; however, both treatments showed statistically significant improvement. In the context of modern-day usage, the gel formulation may be considered more suitable due to its ease of application and better patient compliance.},
        keywords = {Arka Kalpana, Yauvanapidika, kshudra roga Shalmalikantaka},
        month = {May},
        }