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Introduction: Skin diseases significantly impact health-related quality of life and are ranked as the fourth most common cause of illness globally. Their prevalence has been rising due to factors like lifestyle changes, poor hygiene, stress, and nutritional deficiencies. Skin disorders are among the most common health issues encountered in general clinical practice. In Ayurveda, the term "Kushta" encompasses nearly all skin diseases. These conditions involve the imbalance of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and affect bodily elements such as Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle tissue), and Ambu (body fluids). Among these, the vitiation of Rakta (blood) is considered the primary cause of skin diseases (Twak Vikaras). For diseases arising from blood-related disorders (Raktaja Vikaras), Virechana (therapeutic purgation) is the recommended detoxification procedure (Shodhana Karma) in Ayurveda. Methods: This case study discusses a 44-year-old Female with Stasis dermatitis symptoms treated with Ayurvedic therapies, including Shodhana Chikitsa (body purification) using Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa with various herbal formulations. The aim was to balance the tridosha and purify Rakta. Results: The patient showed improvement, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments for Dermatitis. The results suggest that Ayurveda may serve as a main stay approach for treating skin conditions.