Hello I completely understand your concern suffering from recurrent ringworm (Dadru Kushtha) for more than 6 months can be extremely distressing, especially when it worsens during the rainy or humid season. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅ Understanding the Condition
In modern terms, your condition is Tinea corporis — a fungal infection of the skin that thrives in moisture, warmth, and sweat. In Ayurveda, it correlates with Dadru Kushtha, caused by vitiation of Kapha and Pitta dosha, leading to itching, circular lesions, redness, and scaling.
When chronic, it also involves Rakta (blood) and Twak (skin) dhatu dushti (impurity).
Since your symptoms return every monsoon, it suggests that the infection has penetrated deeper into the system and cannot be cured only by applying creams internal detoxification is essential.
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT
✅SHODHANA CHIKITSA (Detox & Panchakarma)
As the infection is chronic and seasonal, internal purification will give long-term relief.
👉 Recommended Panchakarma therapies (under supervision):
Virechana Karma (Purgation therapy): Cleanses Pitta and toxins from the blood and liver, reducing itching, redness, and inflammation.
Raktamokshana (Bloodletting by leech therapy): Very effective in localized fungal infections to purify vitiated blood.
These procedures should be done at a certified Ayurvedic Panchakarma centre after proper evaluation.
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice daily after food (Purifies blood, kills fungal organisms, and reduces itching.)
2. Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food (Improves liver function, clears Pitta and toxins from blood.)
3. Kaishor Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food (Balances Pitta and Kapha, prevents skin inflammation and recurrence.)
4. Manjishthadi Kashaya 20 ml with equal warm water twice daily before food (Purifies blood and improves complexion.)
5. Laghusootshekar vati – 1-0-1 after food (Act as natural antifungal and blood purifiers.)
✅LOCAL APPLICATION
To prevent spread and heal existing lesions: 1. Wash the area twice daily with Neem leaves decoction or Triphala water (lukewarm). 2. Apply Karanja taila gently after drying the area. 3. If itching is severe, apply Gandhak Lepam (sulphur-based Ayurvedic cream) once daily at night. 4. During bathing, use herbal medicated soaps like Neem–Tulsi or Panchagavya soap.
Avoid using steroid-based or strong chemical creams as they suppress symptoms temporarily but worsen recurrence.
✅DIET MODIFICATION Since fungal infections thrive on excess Kapha and Ama, diet correction is crucial.
✅ Include: Bitter and astringent foods like neem leaves, turmeric, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd. Warm water with a pinch of turmeric. Old rice, barley, green moong dal, and lightly cooked vegetables. Fresh Amla juice (10 ml daily).
❌ Avoid: Curd, paneer, cheese, non-veg, and deep-fried or oily foods. Excess sweets, bakery items, cold drinks, and fermented foods. Tight or synthetic clothes that cause sweating and friction.
✅LIFESTYLE GUIDANCE
Maintain strict hygiene: wash clothes in hot water, dry them under sunlight. Keep skin folds dry — apply talcum or herbal antifungal powder after bath. Avoid sharing towels, soaps, or razors. Sleep well and avoid stress, as low immunity increases recurrence. Practice Anulom Vilom pranayama daily for dosha balance.
Ayurveda can help by ✔ Removing internal toxins through purification ✔ Healing skin from within with herbal medicines ✔ Preventing recurrence through diet and lifestyle correction
With proper Ayurvedic management, you can achieve permanent relief and healthy, infection-free skin even during the humid season.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
Neem capsule 1-0-1 Gandhaka rasayan 1-0-1 Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 20-0-20 ml with equal quantity of wate twice daily after food Kayakalpa taila- apply over the rashes Avoid spicy sour fermented processed foods
TAKE:- KAYAKALP VATI =2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY
KAISHORE GUGULU AROGYAWARDNI VATI NIM GHAN VATI=1-1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER MEAL…
CANDIFADE OINT = FOR LOCAL APPLICATION AT DAY TIME
KAYAKALP OIL= FOR LOCAL APPLICATION AT NIGHT TIME
AVOID TAKE= SWEETS/DRY FRUITS/SPICY FOOD
CONSUME 3 LITRES WATER PER DAY
1.Gandhak rasayan 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Panchtikta Ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 4.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Neem oil + Tankan Bhasma + Suddha gandhak–mix them all together and apply it twice daily
Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid: Curd, fermented foods, excess sweets, and oily snacks during monsoon. - Favor: Bitter vegetables (neem, karela), barley, old rice, and warm water. - Clothing: Wear breathable cotton, avoid damp clothes. - Bathing: Use Triphala or neem decoction for washing affected areas.
