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Vyanga is one of the Kshudra-roga explained in Ayurveda. It is characterized by shyav and niruja mandala utapatti over face. Nowadays it is exceeding in women specially. In the world of globalization and increasing competition everyone needs to be presentable that is a key to success. Skin is a very major part of body. Healthy skin reflects a good mental health and physical health. It boosts confidence in an individual. Raktchandan, Manjishtha, Lodhra, Rala, Vatankur, Masur i.e. Masuradi lepa is mentioned under Kshudra-rog adhyaya of Uttarsthan Vaghbhat Samhita. The purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy of Masuradi lepa on Vyanga. Materials and Methods: The detailed literature of Vyaga and Masuradi Lepa collected from all available sources i.e. Bruhatrayee and Laghutrayee, other contemporary books, research articles available on PubMed, AYUSH portal, google scholar. A 42-year-old female patient visited OPD of Swasthyarakshan, of our institute, with complaints of shyav-varna mandala uttaptti over cheeks after gestational period. There was no complaint of kandu and daha. Masuradi lepa with lukewarm water was advised for application over cheeks for 15-20 mins daily. Results: In this study, there was significant reduction in colour and size of the lesion. But there was no reduction in number of lesions. Rukshata was reduced after treatment. Kandu and daha was abesent before treatment and after treatment. Conclusion: The ingredients of Masuradi lepa are Tikta, Madhura, kashay rasatmaka, Sheet veerya, katu vipaki, guru and also raktaprasadak, vata-pitta shamak, kapha-pittashamak , kushtaghna, varnya properties which has action on skin, bhrajak pitta, Rasavah and Raktavah strotas. As Vyanga is Raktajvikar it plays an important role in Sampratibhanga of Vyanga.