how do i get rid of my acne and dandruff - #28263

Comedonal acne and dandruff, as well as your observations on hair whitening and seasonal variations, suggest a doshic imbalance in Ayurveda. Specifically, a Kapha and Pitta imbalance might be at play. Let’s explore what you can do to bring them back into balance.

First, with acne, it’s crucial to focus on balancing your Kapha dosha, which governs the skin’s oil production. This often reacts in cold, damp seasons, making comedones more pronounced. To address this, adopt a diet that’s light yet nutritious. Avoid excessive oily, fried, and dairy-rich foods as they can aggravate Kapha and Pitta. Incorporate more fresh, green leafy vegetables, bitter melon, and neem. Drinking warm water with a pinch of turmeric daily can help detoxify the skin, reducing acne severity. Regular cleansing of your face with a gentle, natural cleanser like besan (gram flour) mixed with a little turmeric can prevent pore blockage.

Regarding dandruff, it indicates a variation between dry and sticky type, showing Vata and Kapha imbalance. Oliate your scalp with warm coconut or sesame oil infused with neem leaves and a few hibiscus petals. A gentle massage before washing your hair can help maintain scalp health. Use an Ayurvedic shampoo that incorporates natural ingredients like neem and tea tree oil.

For hair whitening, incorporate Amla (Indian gooseberry) both in your diet and as a hair tonic. Amla is known for its hair-darkening properties and nourishment. A regular amla-based hair oil massage can help, as can amla juice or powder taken internally.

For lifestyle, exercise regularly to balance all doshas, reduce stress, and present toxins in the body. Practice mindfulness or yoga, which can help in maintaining overall doshic balance. Always consult a healthcare professional or qualified Ayurvedic practitioner to ensure recommendations suit your individual needs before implementation.

Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Light massage on scalp with Gunjadi oil keep overnight and wash in the morning with mild herbal shampoo . Avoid spicy fried sugary foods

Prevention Oatstraw and horsetail tea are rich in silicon and trace minerals. Rosemary helps prevent premature baldness and stimulate head circulation. Sage is an astringent, and helps stimulate growth. Yarrow helps liver activity.It is said that you must faithfully do your selected hair treatment for three months before you will see results. Diet and Lifestyle Pathya: Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nutritious food, adequate sleep Apathya: Avoid salt, sugar, tobacco, and alcohol. Overconsumption of salt and sugar increases dandruff and hairloss. Avoid large amounts of vitamin A.

Avoid strong soaps, shampoo or hair sprays. Only use mild castile soaps. Hats and wigs are apt to cause hair to fall out faster, since they limit the air to the scalp.

Avoid tension, stress, worry and hurry.

1) Bhringamalakadi Taila - extly apply and massage for 10 min. - 2 time 2) Jeevamrita Leha or Chyavanaprasha Leha-1 tsf 2 times with milk after food 3) Shuddha Shilajatu-250mg + Saptamrita Loha - 500mg + bhringaraja Churna -3gm - after food with honey and ghee 2 times

For dandruff Apply Scurfol lotion leave it for 30 min and take bath Diet and Lifestyle Pathya A little sunlight is good for your scalp and hair. Keep calm and relaxed. It will help your hair. A short fast is a good way to begin the program. Then begin eating only nutritious foods. Anti-microbial shampoos are often recommended, but there is no evidence that this germkilling factor lessens the dandruff. To help control appearance, cleanse with a shampoo, designed to help control dandruff. Wash the hair in vinegar, to remove all the loose scales. Apathya Shampoos containing selenium sulfide can cause eye damage and hairloss. Plain water alone is also good. Reduce intake of fats, grease, and all fried foods from the diet. Stop the use of alcohol. Check to see if you have food allergies (wheat, dairy products, citrus, or something else). Avoid stress and poor elimination. Do not use strong, irritant shampoos or hair treatments. Avoid chocolate, sugar, white flour, and seafood.

Based on what you’ve described, it seems like you might be dealing with an imbalance involving excess Kapha and perhaps Pitta. Comedonal acne that persists and comes and goes indicates that your body’s natural detoxification process needs support, while the seasonal variation suggests a link to external factors and internal dosha. Dandruff, leading to premature greying, can be connected to imbalances in your scalp’s health and internal digestive issues.

To address the acne, consider incorporating neem and turmeric into your daily routine to cleanse your skin from within. Make a paste using equal parts of these two herbs with some water. Apply it on affected areas daily for 10-15 minutes before washing it off. This helps in reducing Kapha and Pitta-related skin issues. Monitor your diet too: cutting down on oily and heavy foods can be helpful. Focus on warm, light meals that are easy to digest, like soups with plenty of vegetables.

For dandruff and premature greying, try a warm coconut oil massage with a few drops of lemon juice mixed in – do this twice a week before you shampoo your hair. This can soothe and nourish the scalp, reducing dandruff flare-ups and possibly slowing down greying. Also, include amla (Indian gooseberry) in your diet; its rich vitamin C content supports hair health.

Don’t forget the importance of keeping your digestive fire, or agni, balanced. Herbal teas with ginger and cinnamon can be beneficial. Stress can influence your skin and hair, so practice mindfulness or yoga regularly to maintain the balance of your dosha and improve overall well-being. If symptoms persist or worsen, consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner in person is advisable.

HELLO GUNALAKSHAMI,

1) WHY ACNE HAPPENS (your case) -You have comedonal acne (small bumps, blackheads, whiteheads, redness) -Ayurveda says this comes mainly from kapha (oily, sticky nature) + pita (heat, redness, inflammation) -In you, the problem is not severe infection (no pus, no marks), but persistent imbalance- your skin keeps producing blockages. -That’s why it keeps coming back in all seasons

2) WHY DANDRUFF HAPPENS -Dandruff= scalp dryness/falkiness or oily scaling -This is due to kapha + vata imbalance -sometimes linked with digestive issues, stress, and use of wrong hair products

3) WHY HAIR IS GREYING EARLY -Ayurveda says premature greying- pitta excess + weakening of rakta dhatu (blood tissue) and asthi dhatu (bone tissue) -genetics can play a role, but food/lifestyle strongly influence it

Together, your picture= kapha + pitta imbalance in skin, vata + kapha in scalp, and pitta aggravation in hair

TREATMENT GOALS -Reduce kapha= unclog pores, prevent new comedones -Balance pittta= reduce redness, inflammation, premature greying -Balance vata in scalp= reduce dandruff, dryness -Improve digestion and metabolism= root correction so problem doesn’t keep coming back -Nourish skin and hair tissues

INTERNAL TREATMENT

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =cleanses bowel, detoxifies skin

2) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 250 mg twice daily after meals =purifies skin , reduces acne recurrence

3) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =blood purifier, anti-inflammatory

4) MANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 15ml + equal water twice edialy before meals =improves blood circulation, removes redness

5) AMLA JUICE= 20 ml daily for hair health and premature egreying

6) BHRINGARAJ CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water I morning =strengthens scalp, reduces dandruff greying

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

FOR ACNE (face care) -Neem + turmeric care= apply 10-15 mins, wash off anti bacterial, unclogs pores -Sandalwood paste with rose water-> for redness -Aloe vera fresh pulp-> soothing, healing -Wash face with green gram powder instead of soap, at least once daily

FOR DANDRUFF -Neem oil + bhringaraj oil massage->2 times per week, leave for 30 mon before wash -Fenugreek paste= soak overnight, make paste apply to scalp for 20 min before wash -Hair wash with sikhakai, arappu or reetha powder instead of chemical shampoos

ESSENTIAL FOODS -cow milk+ghee= builds Ojas, nourishes dhatu -black sesame seeds= asthi dhatu enhancer -soaked almonds(5-6)= omega 3+ protein -fresh amla(or juice)= rasayana, anti-pitta -moong dal khichdi= easily digestible -curry leaves(raw/chutney)= rich in iron and vitamin c -dates, figs, raisins= rasa dhatu replenishment

AVOID -spicy, fermented, fried , junk food -late night meals -overconsumption of tea, coffe, carbonated drinks -alcohol, smoking

LIFESTYLE + DAILY ROUTINES

MORNING ROUTINE -Wake before 6 AM= aligns with brahma muhurtha if possible

-GANDUSHA(oil pulling) with sesame oil= removes ama from head and neck

-NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril every morning- clears srotas, enhances hair nourishment

-SHIROABHYANGA(Hair oiling)- calms vata, strengthens follicles

-LIGHT YOGA- enhances circulation to scalp

YOGA ASANA -Adho much svanasana(downward dog)= increases scalp blood flow -Sarvangasana= stimulates thyroid, nourishes head region -Shirshasana= direct blood flow to scalp -Ustrasana, Matsyasana= opens up chest and throat, affects hormonal balance

PRANAYAM -Bhramari= calms mind, improves oxygen to hair roots -Anulom vilom= balances vata- pitta -Sheetali/sheetkari= pitta shamak

MEDITATION -daily 15 mins of Trataka(candle gazing)+ Dhyana can help hormonal and mental factors

Your condition is not dangerous but it is chronic and recurring because of kapha-pitta imbalance

Good news= it can be controlled very well by consistent ayurvedic management

Treatment goal= not only remove acne and dandruff temporarily, but also correct digestion, and nourish skin and hair tissues so recurrence reduces

Internal medicines, + external care are your main supports. along wit this, following dietary rules, lifestyle yoga and pranayam will give long term results

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

HELLO GUNALAKSHAMI,

1) WHY ACNE HAPPENS (your case) -You have comedonal acne (small bumps, blackheads, whiteheads, redness) -Ayurveda says this comes mainly from kapha (oily, sticky nature) + pita (heat, redness, inflammation) -In you, the problem is not severe infection (no pus, no marks), but persistent imbalance- your skin keeps producing blockages. -That’s why it keeps coming back in all seasons

2) WHY DANDRUFF HAPPENS -Dandruff= scalp dryness/falkiness or oily scaling -This is due to kapha + vata imbalance -sometimes linked with digestive issues, stress, and use of wrong hair products

3) WHY HAIR IS GREYING EARLY -Ayurveda says premature greying- pitta excess + weakening of rakta dhatu (blood tissue) and asthi dhatu (bone tissue) -genetics can play a role, but food/lifestyle strongly influence it

Together, your picture= kapha + pitta imbalance in skin, vata + kapha in scalp, and pitta aggravation in hair

TREATMENT GOALS -Reduce kapha= unclog pores, prevent new comedones -Balance pittta= reduce redness, inflammation, premature greying -Balance vata in scalp= reduce dandruff, dryness -Improve digestion and metabolism= root correction so problem doesn’t keep coming back -Nourish skin and hair tissues

INTERNAL TREATMENT

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =cleanses bowel, detoxifies skin

2) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 250 mg twice daily after meals =purifies skin , reduces acne recurrence

3) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =blood purifier, anti-inflammatory

4) MANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 15ml + equal water twice edialy before meals =improves blood circulation, removes redness

5) AMLA JUICE= 20 ml daily for hair health and premature egreying

6) BHRINGARAJ CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water I morning =strengthens scalp, reduces dandruff greying

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

FOR ACNE (face care) -Neem + turmeric care= apply 10-15 mins, wash off anti bacterial, unclogs pores -Sandalwood paste with rose water-> for redness -Aloe vera fresh pulp-> soothing, healing -Wash face with green gram powder instead of soap, at least once daily

FOR DANDRUFF -Neem oil + bhringaraj oil massage->2 times per week, leave for 30 mon before wash -Fenugreek paste= soak overnight, make paste apply to scalp for 20 min before wash -Hair wash with sikhakai, arappu or reetha powder instead of chemical shampoos

ESSENTIAL FOODS -cow milk+ghee= builds Ojas, nourishes dhatu -black sesame seeds= asthi dhatu enhancer -soaked almonds(5-6)= omega 3+ protein -fresh amla(or juice)= rasayana, anti-pitta -moong dal khichdi= easily digestible -curry leaves(raw/chutney)= rich in iron and vitamin c -dates, figs, raisins= rasa dhatu replenishment

AVOID -spicy, fermented, fried , junk food -late night meals -overconsumption of tea, coffe, carbonated drinks -alcohol, smoking

LIFESTYLE + DAILY ROUTINES

MORNING ROUTINE -Wake before 6 AM= aligns with brahma muhurtha if possible

-GANDUSHA(oil pulling) with sesame oil= removes ama from head and neck

-NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril every morning- clears srotas, enhances hair nourishment

-SHIROABHYANGA(Hair oiling)- calms vata, strengthens follicles

-LIGHT YOGA- enhances circulation to scalp

YOGA ASANA -Adho much svanasana(downward dog)= increases scalp blood flow -Sarvangasana= stimulates thyroid, nourishes head region -Shirshasana= direct blood flow to scalp -Ustrasana, Matsyasana= opens up chest and throat, affects hormonal balance

PRANAYAM -Bhramari= calms mind, improves oxygen to hair roots -Anulom vilom= balances vata- pitta -Sheetali/sheetkari= pitta shamak

MEDITATION -daily 15 mins of Trataka(candle gazing)+ Dhyana can help hormonal and mental factors

Your condition is not dangerous but it is chronic and recurring because of kapha-pitta imbalance

Good news= it can be controlled very well by consistent ayurvedic management

Treatment goal= not only remove acne and dandruff temporarily, but also correct digestion, and nourish skin and hair tissues so recurrence reduces

Internal medicines, + external care are your main supports. along wit this, following dietary rules, lifestyle yoga and pranayam will give long term results

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

ROOT CAUSE ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

-HAIRFALL AND THINNIG= primarily linked with vata-pitta imbalance, poor nourishment to asthi dhatu and weak rasa rakta dhatu -Skin pimples= due to rakta dushti, pitta aggravation, and subtle toxins

1) INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

FOR HAIR DENSTITY AND FALL REDUCTION

-BRINGARAJASAVA= 15 ml with water after meals twice daily =nourishes hair roots and improves liver function

-KESHYA RASAYANA= 1 tsp morning empty stomach = hair specific rasayana for density

-NARASIMHA RASAYANA= 1 tsp with warm milk evening =builds tissues and strengthens hair

-GUDUCHI SATVA= 250 mg after breakfast with water =immuno modulator and detoxifier, help with rakta Suddhi

B) FOR SKIN PIMPLES

-RAKTAMOKSHAK VATI(UNJHA BRAND)= 1 tab after lunch =purifies blood, reduces pimples

-KUMKUMADI LEHYAM= 1 tsp at bedtime =enhances skin glow from within

-SARIVADYASAVA= 15 ml with water after dinner =acts on skin rakta and pitta dosha

2) EXTERNAL APPLICATION (HAIR + FACE)

FOR HAIR -NEELIBRINGADI TAILA =massage thrice weekly leave overnight

-BRAHMI-AMLA HAIR PACK -mix brahmi powder + amla powder + Aloe vera + 2 tbsp yogurt =apply on scalp and hair, leave for 45 mins then wash with mild shikakai

FOR FACE

-KUMKUMADI TAILA= nightly massage 5 drops Into face

-Mix massor dal powder + sandalwood + mulethi + raw milk or rose water =apply for 20 mins , gently scrub and wash

DIET ENHANCERS your current diet sounds good, but these tweaks will enhance your results

-include black sesame seeds-1 tsp daily -add soaked almonds 5 + 1 date in morning - drink triphala water at night (1 tsp triphala soaked overnight in warm water) - weekly detox day-light khichdi + warm water + herbal. teas

PANCHAKARMA(optional but highly beneficial) -takradhara -nasya with anutaila -raktamokshana-leech therapy

LIFESTYLE AND YOGA -sleep by 10 pm-crucial for hormonal balance and skin repair -hair specific yoga= sarvangasana, shashankasana, matsyasana -avoid hot water for head wash

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA