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Astanga Hrudaya

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ततस्त्वग्जायते पाण्डु: क्रमेण च विचेतना । अल्पकण्डूरविक्लेदा सा प्रसुप्तिः प्रसुप्तितः ॥ ३१ ॥

then the skin gradually becomes pale, loses its sensation, with little or no itching and moistness. This disease is called Prasupti, due to presence of loss of sensation.

english translation

असम्यग्वमनोदीर्णपित्तश्लेष्मान्ननिग्रहैः । मण्डलान्यतिकण्डूनि रागवन्ति बहूनि च ॥ ३२ ॥

Pitta and Kapha, aggravated by inadequate bouts of emesis therapy and suppression of (avoidance) of food, produce multiple patches (rashes) of red color, greatly itching on the skin. This is known as Utkotha.

english translation

उत्कोठः सोऽनुबद्धस्तु कोठ इत्यभिधीयते । प्रोक्ताः षट्त्रिंशदित्येते क्षुद्ररोगा विभागशः ॥ ३३ ॥ यानविज्ञाय मुह्येत चिकित्सायां चिकित्सकः।

These joined to one another become a disease, known as Kotha. Thus, thirty-six minor diseases were classified. Without knowing these, the physician will stumble in treatment.

english translation