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@article{191020,
        author = {Dr Rutuja Balaram Mhase and Dr Digambar G Dipankar},
        title = {Kushtha in Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Review of Classical Literature},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4793-4797},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191020},
        abstract = {The skin is considered the largest organ of the body, performing three primary functions-protection, regulation, and sensation. Globally, skin diseases account for approximately 1.79% of the total disease burden. These conditions range from acne to vitiligo and often impose significant emotional and psychological stress due to associated social stigma. In Ayurvedic literature, Kushtha is a broad term encompassing almost all dermatological disorders. Kushtha is classified mainly into two categories: Mahakushtha (seven types) and Kshudrakushtha (eleven types). This review aims to compile and systematically present the classical Ayurvedic concepts of Kushtha as described in authoritative texts.},
        keywords = {Kushtha, Mahakushtha, Kshudrakushtha, Dadru Kushtha.},
        month = {January},
        }