According to Acharya Charaka, Kandu (itching), Raga (erythema), reddish coloured Pidaka are in the form of Udgata Mandala (elevated circular lesion) is known as Dadru. Acharya Sushruta has described Dadru as Kapha Pradhana Vyadhi (predominant), and Acharya Vaghbhata and Charaka described it as Pitta Kapha Pradhana Dosha. Lakshanas of Dadru Kushta that is Raukshya, Kandu, Daha, Srava, Mandala. All the clinical features of Dadru can be very well correlated to clinical features of Tinea. Tinea infections are known as dermatophytosis or Ringworm. In Pediatric age group local application is the best line of treatment in mild to moderate ringworm manifestation The antifungal medications available in the market have some adverse effects on the human body. So, there is a need of exploring a safe and effective medicine. In modern medicine, it is treated with topical or systemic antifungal, corticosteroids which gives very fast relief but with high recurrence rate, whereas the systemic and local use of Ayurveda medicine has shown considerable effect in reducing the recurrence rate in Dadru (Tinea).

Dadru Kushta is managed by Shodhana, Shamana and local application. The selected formulation of the present study is Khadirarishta which will be given orally and Trunakadi Taila for external application, as the ingredients of above Yogas possess the properties such as Kushtaghna, Kandughna and Twak Doshahara.

Primary objective of the study To evaluate the combined effect of Trunakadi Taila external application and Khadirarishta orally in clinical features of Dadru (Dermatophytosis). The secondary objective is To compare the combined effect of Trunakadi Taila and Khadirarishta orally with that of Griseofulvin orally and Terbinafine 1% ointment in clinical features of Dadru (Dermatophytosis) and quality of life parameters in children.The study hypothesize that Trunakadi taila and Khadirarishta is as effective as standard care in managing Dadru (tinea)