Lichen Planus spots on skin and inside my mouth - #21703
I’ve been noticing purple, flat spots on my wrists and ankles for the past 6 months, and some white, lacy patches with purple spots inside my mouth. My doctor said it’s lichen planus, which might be related to stress or an immune system issue. The spots on my skin are itchy, and the ones in my mouth make it uncomfortable to eat spicy food.


Doctors’ responses
Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food bekary food more intake of tea or coffee, avoid curd, potato, brinjal, nonveg if your taking Do yoga daily Do pranayama daily Do dyaan daily Take tab rasamanikya 1 tid after food Aragwadadi kashya 15 ml bd before food and Arogyavardini vati 1tid after food Use Siddharth snana soap for bathing If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana karma or vamana karma
Take care of your diet avoid processed food dairy products sugar meda starch oil nonveg food and take fruits vegetables and salads lemon juice regularly and yoga and exercise regularly Arogyawardhini wati Panchtikt ghrit gugulu Aamlaki rasayan Triphla powder Follow 3 month regular
Since how long And what medicines you are taking?
Tab. Kishore guggul 2-0-2 Tab. Yasthimadhu 1-0-1 Tab. Panchatilkta ghrita guggul 1-0-1 Syp. Khadira arista 15-0-15ml Apply fresh alovera pulp+coconut oil
Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. OroT gargle twice a day. Tab.Protekt 2-0-2 Tab.Oxitard 2-0-2 Cap.Cutis 2-0-2
Start with Khadirarishta 5 ml with equal quantity of water after food twice a day Amrithadi Guggulu Tab 1-0-1 after food Yashtimadhu tab 1-0-1 after food Pravala panchamrutha pishti 2 pinch twice a day after food only for 15 days
Don’t worry …mostly immunity deficiency… Tab Amritadi Vati 2tab twice daily Kaisore Gugglu 2tab twice daily after food with warm water Arimedadi Taila for applying over the patch
Pls share the pictures ,also,If already into medication,which medicines are you taking. This skin disease needs keen examination.
Panchkarma for detoxification Mahamanjistadi kasaya 20ml two times a day with warm water before meals Neem ghan vati two times a day after meals
Hi aswin, avoid spicy foods,junk foods oily items,curd ,milk and non veg combos ,avoid alcohol and smoking. Use coriander water daily for consumption Use Triphala choornam boiled water for gargling daily twice Panchanimbadi tab 2-0-2before food Tab manjishta 1-1-1afterfood Eladikeram external application Bactimo soap for bathing
Gargle with triphala water Apply honey in affected area in mouth Kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 Protekt tablet 1-0-1
1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Tikthakam kwatham tab 2-0-2 after food 3.Thriphaladi churnam + Honey apply over the rashes in mouth 4.Avipathy churnam 1tsp at bedtime with hot water
avoi spicy food food which increase pitta origin especially pungent,sour,salt increase the condition…nimbadi kashaya tablet 2-0-2 after food,madhusnuhi rasayana tablet 1-0-1 after food
Hi ashwin , this is dr, Vinayak Kamble Considering your symptoms Rx Cap tiktamruta 1tid af Tab arogyavardini 1bd af Tab laghusutashekara rasa 1bd bf
Cap.Cutis ( Vasu ) 2-0-2 After Food Tab.Extrammune ( Charak) 1 -0- 1 After Food Tab.Khadiradi Vati ( Zandu ) 2 -0- 2 After Food Cap.Nutrela Active Charge ( Patanjali) 1 -0- 1 After Food Orafresh Mouth Wash ( Charak) Avoid Spicy Oily Fast Juck Foods Prefer Healthy Nutritious Diet Avoid Stress
1. Histantin 2-0-2 after food 2. Penetrate 2-0-2 after food 3. Panchtikta guggulu ghritham 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water
Externally 1. Gargelling with arimedas taila 2. Apply pentaphyte ointment on tbe spots of wrist and ankle
Lichen planus has roots in both stress and immune system imbalances, according to Ayurvedic principles, it might be related closely to a Pitta and Vata imbalance. These imbalances might cause inflammation and dryness in your body. Addressing the root cause can help mitigate symptoms.
Let’s talk about diet first. Incorporating cooling, soothing foods can help. Favor sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Including ghee, aloe vera juice, and a variety of vegetables like cucumbers and leafy greens is recommended. Avoid spicy, sour, and excessively salty tastes as they can exacerbate Pitta dosha, potentially worsening symptoms like mouth discomfort. Drink tender coconut water to soothe inflammation and keep your body hydrated.
Managing stress is vital here as it’s part of your condition’s root cause. Practice daily routines of calming yoga and pranayama, focusing on Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) which is effective in balancing both Vata and Pitta. Aim for consistency in a sleep pattern to ensure adequate rest and lessen stress levels.
Consider topical applications. A mixture of coconut oil and turmeric (haridra) can be applied gently to the affected skin areas, which might help alleviate itching and reduce inflammation. Rinse your mouth with a natural concoction like lukewarm water mixed with a pinch of turmeric and rock salt for its natural antiseptic properties.
Ayurvedic herbs such as Ashwagandha and Manjistha can be supportive. They can be taken as capsules or in powdered form - twice a day with warm water. They might enhance the immune system by reducing stress and purifying the blood.
Remember to seek a practitioners guidance if symptoms get worse. It’s essential to keep monitoring your condition regularly. Sometimes persistence with Ayurvedic practices, combined with patience, leads to better results.

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