[Miscellanous pidika] There are some other types of papules or pustules (pidika) with the following characteristics: Colour: There may be some types of pidika having red, yellow, dark, dusky-red, grey, yellowish, white, ash-colour and blackish appearance. Texture: Some pustules are soft and others are hard
Time to grow: Some pustules are slow developing while others develop quickly Associated pain: Some pustules are slightly painful while others are very painful.
The wise physician should diagnose the above pustules on the basis of the causative factors and characteristics of involved dosha and treat these appropriately (and quickly) before these advance into complications