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Seeking Cure for Vitiligo in Underarm
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Seeking Cure for Vitiligo in Underarm - #39396

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I am getting vitiligo in my underarm. How do I reverse it please. It started in March 2024. I would like to Che k of there is a cure to reverse it

How long have you been experiencing vitiligo?:

- More than 6 months

Have you noticed any triggers that worsen the condition?:

- No specific triggers

What is your current diet like?:

- Unsure
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Avoid sour, fermented and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Take morning sunlight after applying LUKOSKIN oint. Liq. Lukoskin 20drops in a glass of water twice a day. Tab. Arogyavardhini 2-0-2 Tab. Oxitard 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.

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Hello Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concern about the vitiligo patches under your arm. I completely understand how emotionally distressing and confusing this condition can be, especially when it involves visible areas of the skin. But don’t worry we are here to help you out 😊

✅ COMMON CAUSATIVE FACTOR

—Irregular and incompatible diet habits (e.g., milk + fish, curd + sour foods) —Excessive consumption of sour, salty, and fermented foods —Suppression of natural urges —Psychological stress, anxiety, and lack of proper sleep —Exposure to toxins or poor liver metabolism

✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅ SHODHANA CHIKITSA (Purification Therapy)

Before initiating medicines for pigmentation, body purification is essential to eliminate the root toxins. Under an Ayurvedic physician’s supervision, the following can be done:

Virechana (Therapeutic purgation): To eliminate vitiated Pitta and toxins from the liver and intestines.

Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): If the patch is localized and resistant, this helps purify the blood.

(All procedures should be done only under a qualified Vaidya’s supervision.)

( It is advisable for you to go for SHODHANA , but if it is not feasible you can start with following medication and external care)

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Bakuchi Capsules 1-0-1 after food ( Stimulates melanocyte activity and helps repigmentation.)

2 Khadirarishta (15–20 ml twice daily after food) (Purifies blood and improves skin complexion.)

3 Manjishthadi Kwath (15–20 ml twice daily): Blood purifier and anti-inflammatory.

4 Pigmento 1-0-1 after food (to reduce white patches)

5 Markava Rasayana 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water

✅ EXTERNAL CARE

Bakuchi Taila (Psoralea corylifolia oil): Apply over the depigmented area after a patch test and mild sun exposure.

Avalgujadi Taila: Helpful for promoting pigmentation and detoxifying the skin. Sun Exposure - Expose the affected area to gentle morning sunlight (10–15 minutes) after applying oil. Avoid mid-day sunlight to prevent burns.

✅ DIET MODIFICATION ✅Include

Fresh fruits like pomegranate, papaya, black grapes, and amla Green leafy vegetables, moong dal, cow’s ghee Turmeric, black sesame seeds, and Triphala powder for detoxification Cow milk (alone, not mixed with fruits or sour foods)

❌Avoid

Curd, fish, sour fruits (lemon, tamarind) Milk with salty, sour, or citrus items Fermented food, junk food, bakery items, and cold drinks Daytime sleep and late-night waking

✅ LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

Maintain regular eating and sleeping schedule.

Practice Yoga and Pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Sheetali) to calm the mind.

Avoid stress, anger, and anxiety as they vitiate Pitta and weaken immunity.

Stay hydrated and ensure regular bowel movements to prevent Ama accumulation.

With consistent Ayurvedic care, purification, internal herbal support, and dietary discipline, repigmentation can be observed gradually within 3–6 months depending on depth and chronicity.

Regular follow-ups every 4–6 weeks are advisable for monitoring progress and adjusting treatment.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet pigmento 1-0-1 after food with water Bakuchi oil local application on affected skin area and expose to sunrays during sunrise and sunset time. Avoid wrong food combinations like milk with salty foods/ citrus fruits/ nonveg food. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice.

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Don’t worry take shashileka vati 1tab bd , Uday Aditya ras 1tab bd, bakuchichurna external application with tila , mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd,and avoid spicy,meat, fastfood etc u ll get results

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Keshore Guggulu - Arogyavardhini Vati - Take 2 tablets from each in the morning and evening after meals with lukewarm water. Mahamanjishtharishta - Mix 4 teaspoons of the medicine in 4 teaspoons of water and take it in the morning and evening after meals. Kayakalpa taila - ext appn Avoid oily spicy sour fermented virudfha ahara

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1. Bakuchi Churna-250–500 mg once daily with water or honey 2.Shashilekha vati 1 tab twice daily with water 3.Manjishtadi Kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Arogya Vardhini Vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals

External Applications:

1. Bakuchi Taila or Cream - Apply to affected area once daily - Sun exposure: 5–10 mins after application (morning sun only) before 8:00 AM - Caution: Test on small patch first; avoid overexposure

2. Neem + Turmeric Paste - Anti-inflammatory and pigment-supportive - Apply 2–3 times/week for 20 mins

Diet & Lifestyle Tips: - Avoid sour, fermented, and spicy foods (aggravate Pitta) - Include ghee, turmeric, amla, beetroot, carrot, and green moong - Avoid incompatible foods (e.g., milk + salt, fish + dairy) - Sleep by 10 PM, reduce stress, and avoid harsh soaps or chemicals

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Start with- 1. Bakuchi Churna: 1 gm twice daily after meals with warm water. 2. Manjisthadi Kashayam: 15 ml + 15 ml warm water twice daily (morning empty stomach & night). 3. Khadirarishta: 15 ml + 15 ml warm water after lunch & dinner. 4. Arogyavardhini Vati: 1 tablet twice daily after meals. 5. Neem Capsule: 500 mg twice daily after meals.

External Applications Bakuchi Taila: Apply to white patch in morning and expose to mild sunlight for 5–10 min , then wash after 30 min. Mahatikta Ghrita: Apply to patch at night → leave overnight.

Diet Advice Take Green gram, rice, ghee, bitter gourd, pomegranate. 1 glass carrot + beetroot juice (1:1) 3 times weekly. Soaked walnuts 2 daily.

Avoid: Sour, spicy, fermented food. Fish, curd, sesame, jaggery and non veg

Lifestyle Advice Wear loose cotton clothes. Avoid chemical deodorants. 10 min meditation daily and Sleep by 10 PM.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet.

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd

💊 Medication: 💊

Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Khadiradi Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Gandhak Rasayan 2 tabs twice a day before food

Tolenorm Oitment. Wash your underarms with water and alum and apply twice a day. Wear loose clothes to let the skin breath. Exercise till you sweat. It will open your skin pores and will help your skin heal soon.

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HELLO,

FOR VITILIGO In Ayurveda, vitiligo is categorised as “SWITRA” or “KILASA” , which refers to skin discolouration caused by an imbalance of doshas, particularly pitta( governs heat, metabolism, and pigmentation ) and sometimes kapha(governs stability and moisture). The disease is considered tridoshaja ( involving all three doshas), but with pitta dominance because pitta controls melanin or pigmentation in the skin.

ROOT CAUSES -improper diet- e.g; milk with fish, sour+ milk- viruddha ahara - poor digestion- leads to toxin buildup - emotional stress- aggravates doshas and autoimmune response -long term use of harsh medicines - vitamin and mineral deficiencies(especially B12, D, COPPER)

TREATMENT GOAL -stop the spread -detox the body -stimulate pigmentation - support long term skin healing -prevent recurrence - stop new spots, re-pigment exist ones, restore confidence and skin health naturally

START INTERNALLY WITH

1) BAKUCHI CHURNA- 125 mg once daily slowly increase to 250 mg with honey or ghee in morning = stimulates melanocytes

2) KHADIRARISHTA- 20 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner = detoxifies blood, clears skin

3) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals = improves liver and metabolism

4) MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA- 15ml with water twice daily before meals = anti-inflammatory, blood cleanser

5) GUDUCHI TABELTS- 1 tab twice a day in morning and night = builds immunity, reduces autoimmune reaction

6) RASAMANIKYA- 65 mg with honey in morning = stimulate pigmentation(best one )

LOCAL APPLICATIONS

1) BAKUCHI TAILA+ GOMUTRA - apply directly on spots , sit in early morning sun-10 mins, then wash

2) MANJISTHA+ NEEM+ TURMERIC+ BAKUCHI CHURNA PASTE - make a paste with rose water or aloevera gel apply for 20 mins then rinse = helps purify skin and reduce spread

3) NEEM OIL + COCONUT OIL(50:50)- apply at night = soothes skin, reduces inflammation

DIETARY GUIDLINESS TO FOLLOW STRICTLY

AVOID -milk+ sour fruits like orange, lemon - milk+ salt or salty snacks - fish + milk -curd, panner - especially at night - fermented foods - bread, vinegar, pickles -junk food, chocolates, cola, chips

INCLUDE -FRUITS=apple, papaya, pomegranate, jamun, figs -VEGETABLES= pumpkin, ash gourd, spinach,carrots -PROTEINS= moong dal , tofu, soaked almonds, ghee -SUPERFOODS= amla, turmeric, black pepper, sesame seeds -BUTTERMILK

DRINK warm water, avoid ice cold drinks. cook fresh food. try to eat at the same time daily.

LIFESTYLE AND MIND MANAGEMENT

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances all doshas, calms stress -SHEETALI/ SHEETKARI- cools pitta, soothes mind -Bhramari- calms nervous system and skin

OTHER -sleep by 10 pm -morning sun exposure for 10-15 min - avoid exposure to chemical creams, fairness products - try trakata(candle gazing) to stabilise mind and reduce emotional triggers

HEALING TIMELINES 1-2 MONTHS= skin health improves, new spots stop 3-6 MONTHS= light re-pigmentation starts 6-12 MONTHS= visible color returns in patches

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY TO GET RESULT

HOPE THIS MIGHT HELP YOU

WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Vitiligo, a condition marked by the loss of skin pigmentation, can be challenging. Though complete reversal is not guaranteed, Ayurveda offers holistic approaches to manage and potentially improve this condition. Firstly, this skin condition is often linked to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, so addressing Pitta is crucial.

Focus on a Pitta-pacifying diet; incorporate foods that are cooling, hydrating, and naturally sweet. Include fresh fruits like pears, melons, apples, and veggies like cucumber, zucchini. Avoid spicy, salty, or sour foods, and minimize caffeine and alcohol intake. Ghee, a form of clarified butter, can be very helpful. Consume a teaspoon of ghee in lukewarm water daily to balance Pitta and support digestion.

Herbal remedies such as Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia) can stimulate melanin production. Mix bakuchi powder with coconut oil and apply it carefully on affected areas; exposure to early morning sun for 10-15 minutes could enhance results. Also, regular intake of neem leaves, known for purifying blood, can be beneficial.

Boosting your immune systems plays a critical role too. Turmeric and Amla can be useful owing to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Amla juice daily or turmeric in warm milk helps in overall health and skin condition management.

Stress management is vital, as stress exacerbates Pitta. Practicing Pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation regularly will help in maintaining mental balance.

Focusing on these natural interventions, adjusting your lifestyle, maintaining a routine sleep cycle are all part of a holistic approach in Ayurveda towards vitiligo. It is important to continue with regular follow-ups with a healthcare provider who can monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments to your regimen.

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Neem capsule 1-0-1 Gandhaka rasayan 1-0-1 Kayakalpa vati 1-0-1 Baluch churna 1/2-0-0 with warm water Oint lukoskin ext app

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Vitiligo is a complex condition involving pigmentation loss, typically linked to imbalances in the body’s natural doshas, particularly pitta and vata. Reversing or managing vitiligo involves a multi-directional approach in Ayurveda. You should start with dietary modifications to balance your doshas. Avoid spicy, sour, and acidic foods which can provoke pitta. Incorporate foods that are cooling and hydrating like cucumbers, melons, and coconut water.

Herbal remedies can be included, such as a paste made from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi), which is traditionally used in Siddha and Ayurveda practices for skin conditions. Mix the powder with oil or water and apply it to the affected skin. Be cautious as this can increase sensitivity to sunlight. Always patch-test on a small skin area and consult a practitioner before full use.

Regularly managing stress through meditation and yoga can help, as stress often aggravates vitiligo. Practices that steady the mind can harmonize vata, encouraging a healthier response of the body to pigmentation.

Strengthening your agni with mild digestive aids like ginger tea could also assist in restoring balance, but in moderation, to not escalate pitta.

Addressing the condition holistically and adhering to a consistent regimen is key. Continue seeing a healthcare practitioner for monitoring and consultation, as vitiligo varies distinctly in its expression and response to treatments. For any sudden progression or adverse reactions, contact a doctor promptly to explore integrated treatments.

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