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Melasma, hyperpigmentation
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #21409
1 year ago
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Melasma, hyperpigmentation - #21409

Tina Narsinghani
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Female, 44 years old Having dark skin around temples, forehead and under eyes.. Consulted dermatologist for 2 years but it just lightened a bit. Around 10 years old problem, both genetic and a result of fertility treatments

Age: 44
Chronic illnesses: No
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Neemghan vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Khadira aristha- Mahamanjistha aristha- 2 tsp each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Kantilepa- apply over face and wash after 10 minutes

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Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, more intake of tea or coffee Avoid late night sleeping Do pranayama regularly Have more water Coconut water daily Have salad, leafy green Veggies, sprout Do scrubbing with yashtimadhu powder+ manjishta powder mixed with curd and do it after that take steam Apply kumkumadi taila cream twice daily Use snigdhakanti powder for face wash

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Avoid spicy, oily and packed food. Regular exercise . Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Manjistha 2-0-2 Tab.Protekt 2-0-2 Bleminor cream for local application

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Snehana and Swedna will be helpful It can be done at any good ayurvedic centre Mahamanjistadi kasayam 20ml two times a day with warm water before meals Kumkumadi lepam for external application Avoid oily, spicy foods Avoid excessive sun exposure

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TAKE DERMAGHRIT TAB=2-2 TAN BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY

MAHAMANJISRIST KHADIRARIST=2+2 TSP WITH SAME AMOUNT OF WATER TWICE DAILY

NUTRELA COLLAGENPRASH=1 TSP AT NIGHT WITH WATER OR MILK

FOR APPLICATION

KUMKUMADI OIL+ ALOEVERA GEL+VIT C SERUM…MIX 2-3 DRPOS EACH AND APPLY ON FACE AT NIGHT AND WASH MORNING

YOU GOT RESULTS AND BHGITER SKIN

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1.Manjishtadi ks 10ml + Guluchyadi ks tab 2+ 80ml warm water twice daily before food 2.Khadirarishtam 15ml twice daily after food 3.Avipathy churnam 1tsp at bedtime with hot water 4.Kumkumadi taila - few drops , do gentle massage and leave it for one night then wash it off 5.Manjishta+ yashti powder + Multanimitti + Rosewater /milk - for face application/weekly thrice

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Hello. According to ur history u need to do panchkarma treatment under ayurvedic doctor. Apple Kunkumadi cream of Nagarjuna pharmacy At night Apply drops of Roganbadam oíl. Tab Sariva Ghana 2 tabs 2 times a Day. Manjushthadi kwath 15 ml + 15 ml warm water 2 times a Day after food

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Use Evenshade cream locally And Panchtikta ghrit guggulu 1-0-1 Stay hydrated and avoid sun exposure

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Since your pigmentation is long-standing, partially genetic, and linked to hormonal changes from fertility treatments, the key is consistent, gentle skin lightening and support from within—especially focusing on liver health, hormonal balance, and melanin regulation. Start taking- Sarivadyasava or Mahamanjishtadi Kwath(15ml in warm water ywice a day after meal)

Chandraprabha Vati or Kumari Asava

Triphala at bedtime (1 tsp powder in warm water) Amla juice or tablets(15mi morning and evening) Ayurvedic face oils like Kumkumadi Tailam (at night, 2–3 times a week)

Chemical-free skincare: Avoid parabens, fragrance, and lightening agents like hydroquinone long-term. Diet- Mainly Avoid spicy, sour,stale food

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apply coconut oil daily,nalpamarathy thailam oil face massage before bath ,intake medicine such as haridra kandam 10gm mrng/night,Hb capsule 1-1-1-1 after food

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As per ur Words

# UR PROBLEM-

Hyperpigmentation Melasma High Melanin Pigment in Skin

# PROBABLE CAUSES

Genetic Hereditary Hormonal issues Hormonal Therapy Side Effects Recurrent Sun and Heat Exposure Autoimmune Diseases Few infections Poor Hygiene Nutritional Deficiency Gastric Metabolic issues stress etc

# SUCCESSFUL AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

• FOR SKIN REJUVENATION & DETOX Aloe Vera Juice 30 ml twice a Day on Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water • FOR BLOOD PURIFICATION Syrup.Mahamanjistadi Kadha 20 ml twice a Day After Food • GLOWING DAY CREAM Nalapamaradi Glowing Cream Use Day Cream For Use As Regular Cream • ANTIPIGMENTATION NIGHT CREAM Unishade Cream Local Application at Night

DURATION :- Try 30 days & Review Back

# DO’S :- Prefer Alkaline Vegan Cooked Steamed Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Rest Dairy products Mild Physical Walking Activities Yoga Dhyan Maintain Personal Hygiene

# DON’TS :- Avoid Acidic Fried Oily Greasy Junk Fast food Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Excess Sugar Salt sweets oily fatty non veg diet Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Afternoon Sleep. Excessive Sun Heat Exposure

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

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Haridhdhrakhand churan 1tsp twice daily before food with milk

Apply Sunscreen with 50+SPF daily on exposed areas Mahamanjistadi kadha 10ml twice daily after food with water

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Hi , It need both internal and external care , Diet changes, Mahamajisthakwath 15–20 ml of kwath diluted with an equal amount of warm water, twice daily after meals. Khdirarisht 15ml after meal with water 2times

Apply kumkumadai tailm on dark spot Use yasthishtdhot grut before sleep

Avoid spicy fermented,oily, processed outside food

Hydrate your body with coconut water ,normal water Use sunscreen 50spf before going outside Wash face Apply sandalwood or turmeric paste gulbljal Sleep 6 to 7 her Low sceeentime

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Hi ,for melasma you have to reduce the spicy foods include more antioxidants to your diet Consume cucumber daily, coriander water, carrot beetroot juice. Avipathi choornam 1tsp +milk at night Evenshade ointment charak pharama Shastikashali lepam Kumkumadi taila application at night You have to apply sunscreen with spf 50 and reapply it every 3hrs between Saribadyasava 30ml twice daily after food Consult with an ayurvedic doctor and do shashtika lepam

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1. Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) 500mg 1 tablet twice daily after meals. 2. Arogyavardhini Vati 500mg 1 tablet twice daily after meals with warm water. 3. Chandanasava. 15 ml with equal amount of water after meals twice daily. 4. Nalpamaradi Tailam Take 2–3 drops on fingertip, apply gently over pigmented areas.

Eat cooling, hydrating, detoxifying foods.

Avoid anything that heats or blocks the liver (spicy, oily, fried, processed food).

Eat fresh, seasonal, mostly plant-based meals.

Start morning with lukewarm water + few drops of lemon + 1 tsp honey (if digestion is strong).

OR simply warm water if you are very Pitta dominant.

Take care and get well soon.

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Mahamanjishtadi kashaya… 10 ml 2 times a day

Gandhaka rasayana… 2 tab 2 times a day

Panchavalkala lepa… Effected area night before sleep

Unishade face cream… Regular face cream

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Mahamanjishtadi kashya 15ml-0-15ml with equal quantity of water before food Kunkumadi taila external application

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Hello Apply Varnya face pack with milk for 20 minutes afterwards wash with water. Also kumkumadi thaila afterwards

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1. Sarivaasavam 30ml-0-30ml aftrr food 2. Drakshadi ks tab 2-0-2 affter food

Externslly 1. Manjisthadi thaila masssage for 15 min then do fave wash 2. Apply thin layer of kumkumadi thaila after face wash

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Dealing with melasma or hyperpigmentation, I get it, can be quite frustrating. Especially when you’ve been trying conventional treatments without much success. With Ayurveda’s holistic touch, we can look at not just the skin surface but what’s going on internally.

Firstly, melasma is often due to a Pitta and Vata imbalance. Stress, hormones, and digestion can fire up this imbalance, leading to skin issues. But hey, no worries, you can manage this.

1. Dietary tweaks: Start including cooling foods. Amalaki (Indian gooseberry), cucumber, and coriander can help balance Pitta. Go easy on spicy, oily, or fermented foods that might inflame your Pitta dosha further. And while caffeine is tempting, reducing it might help.

2. Skincare rituals — a simple paste of sandalwood and rose water applied on affected areas can soothe the heat and help lighten spots over time. Lodhra (Symplocos) and turmeric are also brilliant cleansing herbs you might want to try. Just mix a bit of the powder with water or milk into a thin paste, apply gently, maybe just twice a week.

3. Digestion matters as much as (if not more than) lotions and potions. After meals, try sipping on warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds. This helps ignite Agni (digestive fire) without aggravating your skin.

4. Take some time to practice mind-calming techniques like breathing exercises or yoga. Even a few minutes of Pranayama can help manage stress, crucial in keeping Vata in check.

5. Sleep is your magic pill. Regular hours of rest heal more than we realize. If stressful thoughts keep you awake, trickle some Brahmi or Ashwagandha into your bedtime routine. Scattered thoughts lead to dosha imbalance mess.

Each person reacts differently, so, keep track and adjust as needed. Finally, keep Ur dermatologist in the loop– it’s great to blend the best of both worlds. But if ur seeing new symptoms or anything weird, get it checked out! 🌿

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