Hlo,
Understood. Based on your symptoms (detergent-related rash, itching, burning, pain, worse after water exposure, long duration), in Ayurveda this most commonly fits Vicharchika / Kshudra Kushta with Pitta–Kapha predominance and Rakta dusti. It does NOT look like Dadru (fungal infection) unless there are ring-shaped lesions.
🌿 AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN 🔹 Internal Medicines 1️⃣ Gandhak Rasayan 👉 Dose: 1 tablet twice daily after food with lukewarm water ✔ Reduces itching, allergy, burning ✔ Safe for skin allergies
2️⃣ Khadirarishta 👉 Dose: 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals ✔ Blood purifier ✔ Helpful in chronic allergic rashes
3️⃣ Haridra Khanda 👉 Dose: 1 teaspoon at night with warm water or milk ✔ Excellent for detergent allergy, itching, urticaria 🔁 If burning is more than itching, replace Haridra Khanda with: Mahamanjisthadi Kwath 👉 15 ml + equal water twice daily
🔹 External Application 4️⃣ Nimbadi Taila / Jatyadi Taila 👉 Apply thin layer twice daily ✔ Reduces burning, pain, irritation 🔹 If severe itching: Apply coconut oil + pinch of turmeric before bath 🔹 Bathing Advice (VERY IMPORTANT)
🚫 Avoid: Hot water Soap / detergent on affected area ✔ Use: Neem leaf water (boil leaves, cool, then wash) Plain water only
🔹 Diet Restrictions (Pathya–Apathya) 🚫 Avoid: Sour foods (curd, pickles, vinegar) Spicy, fried food Bakery items Seafood, eggs Excess tea/coffee ✔ Take: Moong dal Rice, roti Lauki, tori, pumpkin Coconut water Ghee in small quantity
🔹 Detergent Allergy Prevention ✔ Switch to: Soapnut (reetha) based detergent OR rinse clothes twice with plain water ✔ Wear gloves while washing clothes
⏳ Expected Improvement Itching ↓ : 5–7 days Burning ↓ : 7–10 days Skin healing : 2–3 weeks
⚠️ When to See Doctor Immediately Cracks, pus, oozing Severe pain Spreading fast
Tq
Tab gandhak rasyn 2 bd Tab kesor gugulu 2 bd Tab livtone 2 bd Apply cow ghee is best home remedy
Hello, I understand your concern regarding the skin rash with burning, pain, and itching, which occurs after detergent or water exposure. Based on your description, this appears to be an allergic contact dermatitis, not necessarily a fungal infection.
🌿 Ayurvedic Supportive Medicines 1.Neem Capsules / Tablets – 1 capsule twice daily after meals 2.Haridra (Turmeric) Churna / Tablets – ½ tsp with warm water or 1 tablet twice daily 3.Chandana (Sandalwood) Tablets / Powder – 1 tsp twice daily 4.Manjishtha Churna / Capsules – ½ tsp twice daily with warm water
🌿 External & Supportive Care Cool water compress – apply for 5–10 minutes to reduce burning Neem or Aloe Vera gel – gentle topical application to soothe itching Avoid irritants – detergents, harsh soaps, and prolonged water exposure Keep skin dry and clean – wear loose cotton clothing
🏃♀️ Lifestyle & Diet Recommendations Avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods which can aggravate skin Drink plenty of warm water Include fresh vegetables, fruits, and turmeric in diet Avoid scratching the affected area
This appears to be an allergic reaction, not fungal, but if there is spreading, pus, or severe redness, a fungal or bacterial infection needs to be ruled out by a dermatologist Ayurvedic treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, calming skin, and preventing recurrence Improvement can be seen in 1–2 weeks with consistent internal and external care
With regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)
it seems your skin is reacting due to detergent and water exposure causing burning itching and pain you should immediately avoid using that detergent and wash your clothes with plain water or mild herbal soap ,apply cold compresses to soothe the skin and keep it clean and dry . you can take oral Neem capsules once a day in the morning after food apply aloe vera gel or neem leaf paste on the affected area twice a day to reduce inflammation and itching internally you can take chyawanprash one teaspoon twice a day after meals and take Haridra khanda 1/2 tsp twice a day after food Mahamanjistadi aristha 4 tsp with equal warm water after meals Drink plenty of lukewarm water and keep your diet light and fresh fruits and vegetables ,avoid spicy ,oily and processed food to help your skin heal naturally
FROM THE HISTORY YOU HAVE SHARED THIS DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A FUNGAL INFECTION PRIMARILY IT FITS MORE WITH ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS ,DUE TO DETERGENT AND WATER EXPOSURE FUNGAL INFECTIONS USUALLY HAVE WELL DEFINED BORDERS ,SCALING CENTRAL CLEARING, AND GRADUAL SPREAD WHEREAS ALLERGIC RASHES CAUSE BURNING PAIN ,ITCHING AND WORSEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONTACT WITH THE TRIGGER ESPECIALLY WATER AND SOAP.
THIS IS MOST LIKELY NOT FUNGAL AND ANTIFUNGAL TABLETS ARE NOT THE BEST CHOICE UNLESS A DOCTOR HAS CONFIRMED FUNGAL SIGNS
FROM AN AYURVEDIC VIEW THE MAIN ISSUE IS SKIN SENSITIVITY AND INFLAMMATION
THE BEST INTERNAL MEDICINES INCLUDE- GANDHAKA RASAYANA ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD
KAMADUDHA RASA ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD IF BURNING IS PROMINENT
KHADIRARISHTA THREE TEASPOONS TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH EQUAL WATER
STOP USING THE SAME DETERGENT IMMEDIATELY USE A MILD SOAP OR JUST PLAIN WATER
APPLY COCONUT OIL OR SHATADHAUTA GHRITA LOCALLY TWICE DAILY
IF IT WERE FUNGAL THE ITCHING WOULD BE MORE INTENSE THAN BURNING AND IT WOULD NOT FLARE IMMEDIATELY AFTER WATER CONTACT
IF THE RASH DOES NOT REDUCE WITH THE ABOVE MEASURES IN SEVEN TO TEN DAYS OR IF IT STARTS SPREADING OR OOZING THEN A DIRECT CLINICAL EXAMINATION IS NECESSARY TO RULE OUT MIXED INFECTION
1.Haridra khand 1 tsp once daily with warm milk or water 2.Gandhka rasayan 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Somaraji taila -apply in the affected area twice daily
🧘 Lifestyle & Diet Tips Avoid detergents and soaps with strong chemicals; use mild herbal cleansers.
Wear cotton gloves when handling water/detergent.
Favor cooling foods: cucumber, coconut water, leafy greens.
Avoid spicy, oily, and very hot foods that aggravate Pitta.
Drink plenty of water and herbal teas (coriander, fennel).
Should avoid direct skin touch with detergent, for that use thick gloves when using detergent so it does not come in contact with skin. Apply shatdhaut grith on affected area twice daily. Start with Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water
Your symptoms (rash, burning, pain, itching after detergent/water) are classic allergic contact dermatitis (irritant type from detergent chemicals) – not fungal infection (fungal usually has scaling, rings, no burning). No antifungal needed – focus on soothing & healing irritated skin.
switch to hypoallergenic detergent (e.g., baby detergent or plain soap nut/reetha). Rinse clothes extra. Wear cotton gloves for wet work.
Cool compress – cold water or milk compress 10 min 3–4 times daily (reduces burning fast).
Medicines (safe & fast-acting) Haridrakhand – 5–10 gm morning + night with warm water (best anti-allergic, reduces itching & rash) Gandhak Rasayan – 250 mg morning + night with water (heals skin inflammation) Manjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach (clears allergic toxins) Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet morning after food (supports skin recovery)
Local Application (twice daily – must do) Wash with Triphala water and apply Jatyadi Ghrita + Panchatikta Ghrita , thin layer on rash and leave on
Diet Give daily: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water Avoid completely: spicy/sour, outside food, excessive salt
See dermatologist if no improvement in 2 weeks.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Millet roti Buttermilk (daily include in your meal) Moong dal (green and yellow both are ok) All fruit vegetables Leafy vegetables (except methi and dil)
❌ Donot’s: ❌ Tea Coffee Addictions Dals (except moong) Sour Packed food Processed food Achar (pickles) Papad Fried food Avoid dairy completely Non veg products
💊 Medication: 💊
Cap. Nelsin 2 caps twice a day before food Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Haridra Khanda 2 tabs twice a day before food
Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp thrice a day after food
Kukurma Cream Apply on the rash.
During bath use alum crystal like you use soap along with PSOROLIN SOAP (JK Pharma). If possible wash 4-5 times a day.
