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Skin and Hair Disorders
Consultation #21605
1 year ago
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Skin pigmantation. - #21605

Shrawan ram
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I have been suffering from skin pigmantation since 2020 and this was not cured even I have used a lot of skin ointment. This problem is embracing for me as I am not feel comfortable in public place because of this facial skin disorder.

Age: 26
Chronic illnesses: NA
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Dr. Kirankumari Rathod
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
1 year ago
5

Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, cold beverages, more intake of tea or coffee Use face mask while going out side to avoid dust and exposure to sun Have more water, leafy green Veggies, sprout, salad Have beetroot, cucumber, carrot Have soaked dry grapes, almonds, walnuts, dates pomegranate Have proper sleep at night Avoid stress if any Do pranayama atleast 15 mins daily Do dyaan daily Take yashtimadhu choorna+ manjishta powder mixed with curd and do scrubbing After that take steam Use kumkumadi taila cream apply and do gentle massage over pigmentation and take steam do twice a day Use snigdhakanti powder for face wash If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of shashtika shaali pinda sweda treatment

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Dr. Keerthana PV
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Please mention .Your skin type (oily/dry/combination) .Pigmentation only in face? .How it started .is that itchy/not

You can have 1.Manjishtadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Khadirarishtam 15ml twice daily after food with 15ml normal water 3.Annabedi sindhooram caps 2-0-2 after food 4.Pravalabhasma capsule 2 after lunch

Ext.application 1.Manjishta powder+ Multanimitti + Thriphaladi churnam in rose water / milk for face application- weekly thrice for 30min (milk is not advisable for oily skin) 2.Nalpamaradi tailam - for face massage 30min before bath (not for oily skin)

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Dr. Kavya S
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

Skin pigmentation can happen due to many causes such as prolonged exposure to sun, harmonal changes, inflammation or even genetics. Looking into the cause might help your issues. Apart from it, avoid spicy, sour, salty & fried foods.

Some medication suggestions - Manjishtadi kashaya (10ml-0-10ml) After food. Sarivadyasa (10ml-0-10ml) After food. Pigmento Tab (1-0-1) After food. Unishade cream - Apply as normal face cream after bath and also before bed after washing face. Try face pack with combination of Manjishta + Yashtimadhu + Raktachandana - Combine with milk and apply on face. Wait until it dries and wash.

Increase intake of pomegranate, tender coconut water & any other cooling substance.

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

How is your digestion?? Is your bowel habit regular??

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Dr. Atul Painuli
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Skin pigmentation called melasma due to hormonal imbalance or pitta dusti or pitta prakriti pridomince in female it’s associated with liver also due to fatty liver history… So please take

RX DERMAGHRIT TAB=2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE

MAHAMANJISRIST KHADIRARIST==2/2 TSP EACH WITH SAME AMOUT OF WATER TWICE DAILY

HK VITALS COLLAGEN POWDER==1 TSP DILUTE WITH WATER AT EARLY MORNING

FOR LOCAL FACE AAPLICATION

KUMKUMADI OIL=2-3 DROPS VIT C SERUM=2-3 DROPS ALOEVERA GEL=1/2 TSP…MIX ALL AND APPLY ON FACE AT NIGHT TILL MORNING AND WASH ON IT WITJ NORMAL WATER

SKIP HOT FOODS/SPICY FOOD/TEA /COFFIE

CONSUME 3-3.5 LITRES WATER PER DAY

YOU CAN CURED

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Mahamanjistadi kadha 10ml twice daily after food with water Sariva tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Use Sunscreen 50+SPF daily on exposed areas Use mixture of besan+ turmeric powder+ milk + multani mitti mix and apply on skin keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water, do this thrice a week

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Dr. Yogendra Prakash
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Syp. Mahamanjisthadi kada 15-0-15ml Tab. Shatavari 1-0-1 Tab. Triphala 1-0-1

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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1. Manjisthadi ks tab 2-0-2 after food 2. Saribadhyasavam 30ml-0-30ml after food

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Panchkarma for detoxification It can be done at any good ayurvedic centre Mahamanjistadi kasaya 20ml two times a day with warm water before meals Neem ghan vati two times a day after meals

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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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You haven’t mentioned is it hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation ?

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Dr. Chaithanya J Nair
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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What are the characteristics of the pigmentation including colour,size,specific area(weather whole body/any particular area like only in face) and any associated symptoms including itching?? What about CBC,LFT??

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Dr. Suchin M
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Start with Mahamanjishtadi kwatham 20 ml twice a day after food Nalpamaradi tailam application during night Sarivadhyasavam 5ml with equal quantity of water after food twice a day

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Dr. Amina CA
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Together with panchakarma Follow 1)Guluchyadi +Manjistadi kasayam 15 ml twice daily B/F 2)Haridrakhandam 1 tsp daily with milk or honey 3)Manibhadra lehyam 1 tsp bedtime 4)Khadiraristam 10 ml morning A/F Continue for 15 days

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Dr. Amina CA
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Also apply Varnya pack with milk for 20 min Apply Kumkumadi oil over face for 20 min

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Dr. Trupti
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

Hi Skin type dry oily? Where do u work as place u live area and water affect your skin? Acne prone skin?, Dandruff,? Digestive health? Need to know …

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Dr. Arun Desai
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
5

Hello Shrawan ram

• U Mention is it Dark Pigmentation ( Hyperpigmentation ) or White Pigmentation ( Hypopigmentation) ? • Which Part of Face Forehead Cheeks Nose etc ? • Any Medical History ? • Any Hormonal like Thyroid or Stress Issues? Heridity Mother Father someone has this ?

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Dr. Srinivasa Debata
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Tab Pigminto 2tab twice daily. Oint Pigminto for external use … Mahamanjisthadi Kashayam 15ml twice daily before food

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Dr. Meenakshi
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
1 year ago
5

Hello… Whether you have pimples then turn to scars & pigmentation or only pigmentation…

If its only pigmentation then start applying Unishade face cream 👍

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Dr. Ayush Bansal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Arjun powder +honey apply on affected area Panchtikta ghrit guggulu 1-0-1 Arogyavardhini vati 1-0-1 Stay hydrated Avoid spicy food and sun exposure

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Dr. M. Latha Gomathi
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago

kutaja patra thailam apply all over the body before bath

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Dr. Vidhya S Anand
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
1 year ago
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Hi you have not mentioned what kind of pigmentation white or black. If it is blackish pigmentation Do proper exfoliation Scrub with Triphala choornam followed by shashtika lepa , nalpamaradi powder boiled water for washing face Tab manjishta 1-1-1afterfood Eveshade ointment charak pharama Use vit c rich foods Add more antioxidants to your diet Consume apple beetroot carrot juice Saribadyasava+chandanansava 15ml each from each bottle twice daily after food Avipathi choorna 1tsp at night Kumkumadi tailam application and massage at night

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
1 year ago
5

Skin pigmentation issues can indeed be distressing and they often require a holistic approach to manage completely. Based on Ayurvedic principles, pigmentation concerns are often related to an imbalance in the body’s doshas, particularly Pitta dosha, which is known to govern the skin’s health and complexion. It’s essential to address the root cause through a combination of dietary changes, Ayurvedic herbs, and lifestyle adjustments.

Starting with your diet, emphasize cooling and hydrating foods to help balance the Pitta dosha. Incorporate plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables such as cucumber, melon, and bitter greens like kale in your meals. Avoid spicy, oily, and overly salty foods, which can further aggravate Pitta. Cooling herbs such as coriander, fennel, and turmeric can be beneficial; try including them in your cooking or consume turmeric mixed with warm milk at bedtime.

For topical treatment, consider using natural remedies like sandalwood paste or aloe vera gel to soothe the skin and reduce pigmentation over time. Applying a paste made from sandalwood and rosewater can help cool down the skin and lighten pigmentation. Ensure to do a patch test before applying anything new to avoid adverse reactions.

It’s also important to stay hydrated and protect your skin from excessive sun exposure, as both dehydration and sunlight can exacerbate pigmentation issues. Use a natural, non-comedogenic sunscreen if you’ll be exposed to the sun.

Internally, Ayurvedic herbs like manjistha and neem are known for their skin-clearing properties. You might look into taking them under guidance from an Ayurvedic practitioner. Manjistha is particularly beneficial as it purifies the blood and detoxifies the body, tackling the pigmentation at its root.

Beyond dietary and topical advice, regular yoga and meditation can help manage stress, a known factor that can worsen skin conditions. Practices like alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) and Surya Namaskar, which are gentle yet effective, can create balance and calm overactive doshas.

Ayurveda also recognizes the importance of sound sleep, or nidra, as inadequate rest can hinder skin repair and exacerbate pigmentation. Strive for a regular sleep schedule of 7-8 hours per night.

It is essential to consult an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner to evaluate your specific Prakriti (body constitution) and to offer personalized advice, especially if your pigmentation persists despite self-care measures. They can provide more targeted treatments and tailor solutions specific to your condition and lifestyle.

If there are any signs of bleeding, rapid changes in the pigmentation, or other concerning symptoms, seek immediate medical attention, as these might call for urgent care beyond Ayurveda.

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