Clinical Evaluation of Kikkishar Ghrita and Lepa in the Management of Kikkis (Striae Gravidorum)

Abstract

Background: Striae gravidarum (Kikkisas) is a common skin condition during pregnancy, impacting women’s physical appearance and psychological well-being. Conventional ‘treatments offer limited efficacy and may not be safe during pregnancy. Ayurvedic medicine provides natural, holistic alternatives such as Kikkishar Ghrita (oral) and Kikkishar Lepa (topical), which were evaluated in this clinical study.

Aim: To clinically assess the efficacy of Kikkishar Ghrita and Kikkishar Lepa in the management of’ Kikkis (Striae gravidarum).

Methodology: A prospective, ‘open-label, interventional study was conducted at the Department of Prasuti Evum Stri Rog, Nitishwar Ayurved Medical College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Ninety pregnant women (aged 20–40 years) were randomly divided into two groups: Group A received oral Kikkishar Ghrita and Group B received topical Kikkishar Lepa for one month. Assessments were based on Ayurvedic and modern dermatological parameters. Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism with significance at’ p < 0.05.

Results: Out ‘of 90 participants, 42 completed treatment. Group B showed superior results: 55.56% achieved marked improvement, compared to none in Group A. Symptomatic relief in Group B included 93.33% reduction in itching and 90% in striae depth. Group A showed moderate improvements, especially in burning sensation and discoloration. Statistical analysis confirmed highly significant outcomes in both groups (p < 0.001), with Group B outperforming Group A in both subjective and structural parameters.

Conclusion: Kikkishar Lepa proved more effective than Kikkishar Ghrita for treating Kikkis, offering a safe, affordable, and effective Ayurvedic solution during pregnancy’.