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In Ayurveda, majority of skin diseases have been mentioned under the umbrella of Kushthaand in other words ,it can be listed as “Ayurvedic dermatology.” Ayurveda is science of life. Ayurveda is not only curative but also preventive science of life. In ayurveda the word Kushta is broad term which cover almost all skin disorder. Vicharchika is a type of kshudrakushta often encountered by Ayurvedic dermatologists characterized with symptoms namely Kandu (Itching) Srava ( discharge) Pidika (vesicles) and Shayava varna (Discoloration) Rajyo (marked lining due to thickness of lesions) Vicharchika is often correlated to eczema based on the clinical presentations. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. Mainline of treatment for vicharchika in Ayurved is shodhsna and shaman oushadhi. In spite of the presence of antibiotic, antihistamines, steroids, etc, the skin disorder remains refractory to treatment But Ayurveda is the repository of skin remedies which are therapeutically safe and effectiveness. In present case study is successful ayurvedic management of the case of vicharchika (eczema). Here is case report of a 45 years male having with complaint of padbhagi twak vaivaranyata kandu  pidika ruja rajyo rukshta strava. He was treated with ayurvedic drugs. A remarkable improvement in condition was observed.