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Psoriasis can be correlated by Ekkustha Kustha which come under eleven Kshudra Kustha. Psoriasis is an auto-insusceptible disorder characterized by unusual patches which can be visualized as dry, irritating and flaky. A 52-year-old Female visited Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited Hospital Surat (Gujarat), on 15th January 2025. Her complaints were Kandu (Itching at affected skin), Kinkara Sparsha (Roughness of Skin), Khandit Nidra due to Kandu (Disturbed sleep due to itching and burning sensation), Shyava (Blackish patchy skin discoloration), and Rookshata (Dryness). Vitals with Ashtasthan Pareeksha (Eight - fold Examination) were done along with history taking. The Patient was advised Panchkarma such as Deepan, Pachan, Sarwang Snehan, Sarwang Swedan, followed by Virechan and Sansarjan Karma (Detoxifying therapies includes promoting digesting fire, full body message, full body sudation, purgation followed by strengthening diet). Ayurvedic formulations consisting of Trikatu (Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale), Triphala (Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellerrica, Terminalia chebula), Khadirarista, Mahamanjisthadi Kwath, Devdarvya Kwath, Takrarishta, Neem (Azadirachta indica),and Gandhak (Sulphur) were given which have yielded promising results earlier in many skin cases. Along with this, positive lifestyle played an important role to balance Vata, Pitta, Kapha. After Panchkarma procedures dietary changes were done which consisted of fruits, salad, zero grain chapattis etc. After all this treatment there was consistent improvement visible along with no or negligible complaints left.