What is causing uneven skin tone and rough bumps on my arms that release white material? - #54557

Your skin condition is due to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha, causing dryness and blockage in the hair follicles. This leads to rough bumps and uneven skin tone. Treatment focuses on balancing these doshas through proper moisturizing (snehana), gentle exfoliation, and internal cleansing if needed. –Treatment: 1. Abhyantara Chikitsa (Internal): -Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tab BD after meals -Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tab BD after meals -Mahamanjisthadi Kwath – 15 ml with equal water BD before meals -Tankan Bhasma – 125 mg BD with honey after meals -Bruhat Vat Chintamani Ras – 1 tab OD with honey/ghrita 2. Bahya Chikitsa (External): -Abhyanga: Nalpamaradi taila – local application once daily before bath -Udvartana: Herbal ubtan (chandan + masoor dal) – 2–3 times/week 3. Pathya (Diet & Lifestyle): Warm, light, easily digestible diet Avoid cold, oily, fried, and junk food Increase water intake Avoid excessive scrubbing of skin Regular mild exercise 4. Anupana: Lukewarm water / honey (as advised above) –Follow-up: After 4 weeks

This looks like Keratosis Pilaris (follicular keratosis) in Ayurveda, kapha-vata with rakta dushti causing rough bumps and dark spots Short Ayurvedic treatment and dose: Manjishtadi Kwath 15 ml + equal water, twice daily after meals Gandhak Rasayan 250 mg, twice daily after meals Khadirarishta 15 ml + equal water, twice daily after meals Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tablet, twice daily after meals External: Nalpamaradi Taila or Kumkumadi Taila Apply daily on affected area Gentle exfoliation with besan + milk 2–3 times/week (no force) Diet Avoid junk, oily, excess dairy and sugar Drink warm water, include fruits and green vegetables