Don’t worry take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, gandhaka rasyana 1tab bd, Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd, mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd, kadhiarista 20ml bd, artisor ointment Externally apply Avoid spicy food and meat oily
Dr RC BAMS MS
Yes Ayurvedic treatment can help in managing lichen planus pigmentosus but it is important to understand that this condition is slow and deep rooted so improvement is gradual not instant Ayurveda looks at it as an internal imbalance reflecting on the skin so treatment focuses on calming internal inflammation improving digestion cleansing the system and supporting skin healing from within
Food plays a very important role simple freshly cooked warm food is always preferred vegetables like bottle gourd ridge gourd pumpkin carrot beetroot and leafy greens are helpful rice moong dal soft khichdi vegetable soups are supportive fruits like pomegranate papaya apple can be taken in moderation preferably around midday
Foods to avoid include very spicy oily fried junk food packaged food excess tea coffee chocolates bakery items fermented foods and frequent eating out because these increase internal heat and worsen pigmentation
Dairy does not have to be completely avoided in everyone but heavy milk products like cheese paneer curd at night ice cream should be avoided if digestion is weak warm milk in small quantity may be taken if it suits the body gluten also does not need to be fully stopped unless there is clear bloating heaviness or intolerance but excess refined wheat products should be reduced
Home care can support treatment but should not be aggressive gentle application of cooling and soothing natural pastes or oils may help in calming the skin but harsh scrubs frequent facials lemon tomato vinegar or experimenting with multiple home remedies should be avoided as they can worsen pigmentation sun protection is very important
Ayurvedic treatment can be started from home with proper guidance but because this condition needs personalized internal medicines and monitoring it is always better to consult an experienced Ayurvedic doctor or center rather than self treating with random remedies consistency patience and correct guidance make a big difference in this condition
With the right diet lifestyle correction stress management and individualized Ayurvedic treatment the spread can be controlled symptoms can reduce and pigmentation can slowly improve over time
Hello Thanks for sharing everything. I get how upsetting that grayish-brown skin on your face and neck (Lichen Planus Pigmentosus) can be, especially since it’s so visible. But don’t worry, Ayurveda can totally help. It can slow down the spread, make your skin tone better, and stop more pigmentation from popping up. You just need to be patient and be consistent.
YOUR MAIN CONCERNS
What you have: Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) What it looks like: grayish/brownish patches on your face and neck How it acts: It’s a long-term thing that gets worse slowly.
Your big questions: –Can Ayurveda fix it? –What should I eat or not eat? –Should I skip dairy and gluten? –Are there home remedies or creams? –Should I treat it at home or go to an Ayurvedic clinic?
AYURVEDA’S TAKE –In Ayurveda, LPP is mostly about issues with your Rakta (blood) and Pitta Dosha. In long-term cases, Vata gets involved too. –It’s pretty similar to skin problems caused by: Bad blood –Pitta types of skin issues where all three doshas are out of whack –Often compared to Vyanga / Neelika skin problems (like dark spots)
THINGS THAT MAKE IT WORSE? –Too much heat in your body (Pitta going wild) –Too much sun –Stress and worry –Bad digestion and toxins (Ama) –Using harsh makeup or chemicals
Good news: LPP isn’t catchy, and it’s not dangerous. Ayurveda focuses on cleaning things up inside and feeding your skin, not just using outside creams.
WHAT WE’RE TRYING TO DO
–Calm down the Pitta and Rakta that are acting up –Gently clean your blood –Make your skin work better and look clearer –Stop more spots from forming –Help your digestion and liver
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1.Mahamanjishthadi Kashaya 15 ml twice a day Mix with the same amount of water after eating. It’s great for cleaning your blood. Cuts down on spots and swelling.
2.Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tablet twice a day after meals. -Helps your liver. -Fixes Pitta and Rakta problems.
3.Gandhak Rasayan 1 tablet twice a day. -Makes your skin heal better. -Brightens your skin.
4 Avipattikar Churna ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water. -Keeps too much Pitta in check. -Helps digestion and gets rid of toxins.
EXTERNAL CARE
👉Kumkumadi Taila Put a few drops on at night. Gently rub it into the dark spots. Wash it off in the morning.
👉Manjishtha + Chandan Lepa Mix powders with rose water. Put it on 2-3 times a week. Helps lighten the spots.
Don’t scrub your face hard, use rough peels, or fairness creams.
DIET PLAN
✅ INCLUDE –Cooling foods that calm Pitta –Green veggies (like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cooked cucumber) –Pomegranate, apple, pear –Moong dal (split yellow lentils) –Rice, wheat (if your body handles it fine) –Coriander, fennel, cumin water
❌ AVOID THIS –Super spicy, oily, fried foods –Fermented foods –Too much tea or coffee –Junk food, packaged snacks –Things that are too sour or too salty
❓ DIARY AND GLUTEN? Dairy: It’s not a complete no-no, but don’t go crazy with yogurt, cheese, or paneer.
Milk: You can drink it if your digestion is good.
Gluten: Only avoid it if you notice your skin gets worse after eating wheat.
HOME REMEDIES
Coriander–Fennel Water Boil 1 tsp coriander + 1 tsp fennel seeds. Sip it throughout the day.
Aloe Vera Juice 10–15 ml once a day (if your stomach agrees with it).
LIFESTYLE TIPS
–Stay out of direct sun. –Wear natural sunscreen or protective clothes. –Handle stress (try yoga, breathing exercises, meditating). –Get enough sleep. –Don’t constantly try new cosmetics.
DETOX
For long-term or stubborn cases, undergoing Virechana (a cleansing therapy) with a doctor’s guidance works really well.
➡️ This is best done at an Ayurvedic clinic, not at home.
LPP needs ongoing care, not a quick fix. Ayurveda works by fixing your body’s internal balance. With the right meds, diet, and discipline, you can stop it from getting worse, and the spots will slowly get better.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
YES AYURVEDIC TREATMENT DOES HELP IN LICHEN PLANUS PIGMENTOSUS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PIGMENTATION IS CHRONIC AND GRAYISH OR BROWN ON FACE AND NECK THIS CONDITION IS USUALLY CONNECTED TO INTERNAL HEAT DIGESTIVE IMBALANCE IMMUNE SENSITIVITY AND STRESS AYURVEDA WORKS BY CORRECTING THE ROOT CAUSE SO IMPROVEMENT IS GRADUAL BUT WITH REGULAR TREATMENT PROGRESSION CAN STOP AND PIGMENTATION CAN LIGHTEN
FOOD PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE SIMPLE FRESHLY COOKED MEALS ARE BEST RICE MOONG DAL BOTTLE GOURD RIDGE GOURD PUMPKIN POMEGRANATE APPLE PEAR AND SOAKED ALMONDS ARE GENERALLY SAFE SPICY FRIED FERMENTED FOOD BAKERY ITEMS JUNK FOOD PICKLES TOMATO EXCESS TEA COFFEE CHOCOLATE AND LEFTOVER FOOD SHOULD BE AVOIDED
DAIRY AND GLUTEN DO NOT NEED TO BE STOPPED FOR EVERYONE BUT MANY PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION FEEL WORSE WITH MILK CURD CHEESE PANEER AND WHEAT IF YOU NOTICE DARKENING ITCHING OR BURNING AFTER THESE FOODS THEN AVOIDING THEM FOR SOME TIME IS BENEFICIAL CURD AT NIGHT SHOULD BE AVOIDED
FOR EXTERNAL CARE GENTLE APPLICATIONS LIKE PURE ALOE VERA GEL OR SANDALWOOD WITH ROSE WATER CAN BE USED AFTER PATCH TEST HARSH SCRUBS AND CHEMICAL TREATMENTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED
MILD CASES CAN BE MANAGED AT HOME WITH GUIDANCE BUT LONG STANDING OR SPREADING CASES RESPOND BETTER WITH SUPERVISED AYURVEDIC CARE PATIENCE AND CONSISTENCY ARE VERY IMPORTANT AS THIS CONDITION HEALS SLOWLY BUT STEADILY
1.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Guduchighan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Mahamajisthadi kwath 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Khadirarishta 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals
🌱 Home Remedies / Lepas - Manjishtha + Sandalwood paste: Apply locally on pigmentation. - Aloe vera gel (pure): Soothes and lightens pigmentation. - Turmeric + milk (or almond milk if lactose‑free): Gentle application for brightening. - Triphala decoction wash: Mild cleansing for face and neck.
Diet Guidance
Include: - Bitter and astringent foods: neem, karela, methi, green leafy vegetables. - Fruits: amla, papaya, guava, pomegranate. - Whole grains: millet, rice, oats. - Warm water, herbal teas (coriander, cumin, fennel).
Avoid: - Excess spicy, sour, fried foods. - Packaged/junk foods, refined sugar. - Alcohol and smoking.
Dairy & Gluten: - Not universally prohibited, but since LPP is linked to autoimmunity, many patients benefit from reducing or avoiding dairy and gluten. - You can trial elimination for 6–8 weeks and observe changes.
Adv: - For stubborn pigmentation, therapies like Virechana (purgation), Raktamokshana (bloodletting), or Takradhara (buttermilk therapy) may be advised. These require supervision.
Warm Regards Dr.Anjali Sehrawat
It is not fully curable, but Ayurvedic treatment can significantly lighten pigmentation (50–80% improvement), stop spreading and reduce inflammation in most cases with consistent care (6–12 months). It is considered Pitta-dominant with Rakta (blood) involvement in Ayurveda.
Medicines 1 Manjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml + 20 ml warm water morning empty stomach 2 Kaishore Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 3 Gandhak Rasayan – 250 mg morning + night with water 4 Sarivadyasava – 20 ml + 40 ml water after lunch & dinner 5 Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet morning after food
Local Lepa/Home Remedies (important for face/neck) Morning: Wash with Triphala water and apply Kumkumadi Taila thinly and leave 30 min then rinse. Night: Thick layer Bakuchi + Manjistha powder (1:2) + aloe vera gel and leave 30 min then rinse (lightens patches gradually).
Weekly: Masoor dal + milk scrub gentle on face/neck (exfoliates dead pigmented skin).
Diet – Must Follow Give daily: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water, beetroot juice 100 ml, bitter gourd. Avoid completely: spicy/sour foods, excessive salt, tea/coffee after 4 PM, junk food. Reduce dairy (milk/curd – increases Kapha), moderate gluten (not strict avoid unless trigger).
Lifestyle Strict sun protection – SPF50+ sunscreen, hat/umbrella (sun worsens LPP). Stress reduction: Anulom-Vilom 10 min daily (your trigger). Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM.
Most can be managed at home with above plan – no need for center unless severe/spreading fast. If no improvement in 3 months the visit for Panchakarma (Virechana + bloodletting) which will accelerates results.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
