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Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #22947
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Seborrheic dermatitis with androgenetic alopecia treatment and dietplan - #22947

Sandeep

I'm diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis with androgenetic alopecia since 2 yr and Ihave taken allopathy treatment but no results. There is formation of itchy flakes on scalp.and redness also along with hair loss

Age: 24
Chronic illnesses: No
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Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, curd, nonveg if your taking,fish More intake of tea or coffee Avoid stress if any Take tab rasamanikya 1 tid after food Avipattikara choorna 1tsp with hot water at night time Arogyavardini vati 1tid after food Panchatikta kashaya 15 ml bd before food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Takra dhara or Virechana karna as your facing these issues since 2 yrs taking these treatments may help to control the condition quickly and take pracchanna karma for alopecia

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According to ayurveda, these are caused by kapha pitta imbalance in the body. Itchy flakes on scalp due to active seborrheic dermatitis. Possibly aggravated by excess oil production and fungal overgrowth.

This dermatitis can worsen androgenetic alopecia. Don’t need to worry about this. Stay calm. Because stress will again worsen your condition. We can consume some medicines and do some external therapies. It will relieve your symptoms.

1. Apply neelibhringadi oil + neem oil over the head regularly. You can use mild shampoo to wash off the oil. Use shampoos having shikakai and Amla.

2. Triphala choornam 1 tsp with ghee at night.

3. Manjishtadi kashaya choornam 2tsp with 500 ml of boiled water can be taken as drinking water.

4. Intake of 2 Amla ( emblica officinalis) everyday.

5. You can do shirodhara in the nearest panchakarma centre.

6. Anutaila 2 drops in each nostril every morning in empty stomach.

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Seborrheic dermatitis generally called scalpal psoriasis it’s a autoimmune disorder in scalp ITSS curable by ayurvedic treatment…you are along with andogenetic alopecia so be extra protective…take

Divya seabuckthron cap Divya IMMUNOGHRIT TAB=1-1 tab before meal twice daily

Divya arogyawardni vati Panchtikt ghrit GUGULU Divya punarnawadi mandoor=2-2 tab after meal twice daily

Scalp self made prepiration

Coconut oil=200ml Mix gandhank rasayan 25 gm Tankan bhasma 5gm…mix and shake well and massage on scalp regularly in night and wash in morning

Then after wash apply cutis oil generally

Avoid sweets /packed food/red chilli

Keep body hydrated

Do yoga regularly

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Panchtiktagrit guggul 2 tablet twice daily after food with water Divya kayakalp vati -DS extra strong 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Apply psorolin oil on affected area twice daily. Avoid sour fermented salty processed sugary foods Avoid milk with salty foods / citrus fruits/ nonveg food

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Hello

“NO NEED TO WORRY”

" I WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND & RECOVER WITH UR SEBORRHOIC DERMATITIS HAIR FALL ALOPECIA SAFE EFFECTIVELY "

I can understand ur concern and anxiousness regarding ur issues and how it’s affecting your personal and social life

I must Appreciate ur for choosing Ayurveda for solving ur issues Natural ways .

UR ISSUES

* Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis * Severe Hair Fall Loss * Androgenic Alopecia Itchy Flakes Redness

PROBABLE CAUSE

High DHT levels Poor Hygiene Skin allergies Scalp Infections Autoimmune issues Improper Diet Digestive Metabolic Hormonal Disturbance Nutritional Deficiencies like Vit D B A C Biotin Sedentary Lifestyles Lack of Physical Activities Stress Anxiety Genetic Hereditary Factors

MANIFESTATION

Due to Above Causes —>( Agni Dosh) Weak Digestive Fire —>Ama ( Toxins) —>Ama + Kapha + Pitta + Vata Imablance —>Kapa Pitta Imbalance leads Skin ( Scalp Infections Seborrhoic Dermatitis Hair Skin Allergies Inflammation —> Pitta Kapha leads Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis + Hormonal Imbalance High DHT ----> Severe Hair Fall —> Androgenic Alopecia

NOTE - TAKING ONLY MEDICINES IS NOT ENOUGH TO CURE THIS ISSUES

MOST OF PATIENTS GETS BEST RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS

" Causes & Imablance identification & Correction+ Ayurvedic Medicine+ Proper Diet + Yoga + Exercise+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Stress Management+ Hygiene correction + Instructions to follow"

EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES U MUST TRY

For Skin Hair Body Daily Detoxification * Aarogya Swaras Juice ( Patanajali Pharma) 10 ml -0- 10 ml On Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water Daily For Metabolic Skin Scalp Care * Tab.Aarogyavardhini Ras ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food For Scalp Itching Seborrhoic Dermatitis Psoriasis * Tab.Gandhak Rasayan ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food Skin Issues Scalp Itching and Early Healing * Tab.Kayakalpa Extra Power ( Patanjali Pharma) 2 -0-2 After Food Blood Purification * Syrup.Mahamanjistadi Kadha ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 20 ml -0- 20 ml After Food For Seborrheic Dermatitis Psoriasis External Cream * Sri Sri Tatva Twaqure Cream ( Sri Sri Tatva Pharma) For Local Application at Night Keep Overnight Natural Plant Based Biotin supplement - * Tab.Plant Based Biotin ( Sesbenia Grandiflora Extract) with Multivitamin (Carbamide Forte Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food Nourishing Androgenic Alopecia Hair Fall Loss Regrowth Hair Oil * Khadi Naturals 18 Herbs Hair Oil ( Khadi Natural Pharma ) (Sulphate Alcohol Paraben Mineral colour Free)
Scalp Application followed by mild massage at Night Daily For Scalp Wash Hair Dandruff issues * Khadi Naturals Bhringraj Amla Shampoo (Sulphate Alcohol Paraben Mineral colour Free) For Head Bath on 2 Days Once

ADVANCED DIY HOME MADE HAIR OIL

Take 100 ml Sarso Oil Heat it + Add 200 ml Extra Virgin Pure Coconut Oil + 30 ml Almond Oil + Methi Seeds + Curry Leaves+Neem Leaves + Amla Powder+ Bhringraj Powder + Red Hibiscus Flowers ------- Boil it Nicely over mild Flame till becomes Homogeneous mixture ----- Filter it & Keep in Clean Glass Bottle . Apply Hair & Scalp Every Night and Do Gentle Massage

HOME MADE LADDOO FOR HAIR SKIN HELATH

Dry Fruits Mixes ( Kaju Badam Pista Akrod + Seeds Mix ( Sesam Seeds Flax seeds Pumpkin Seeds Sunflower seeds) +Dry Coconut Mashed + Gond ( Gum Resins ) + Gaggary ( Gud) + Pure Cow Ghee ------ Prepare Ladoo ----- Have Daily 1 Laddo with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk.

HAIR HEALTH INSTRUCTIONS

* Maintain Scalp Hair Hygiene * Daily Night Medicated Hair Oil Application * 2- 3 Days once Hair Wash * Avoid Hard Water Borewell water For Hair Usage * Use Natural Hair Products must be Sulphate Alcohol Paraben Mineral colour Free * Avoid Excessive Sun Heat chemical Exposure

SKIN HELATH INSTRUCTIONS

* Use Chemical Parabens Sulfates Mineral Oils Alcohol free Natural Skin products * Daily Face Wash three times a Day * Maintain Proper Personal Hygiene * Avoid Heavy scratching over scalp * Put Neem leaves in Water for Bath

• NORMAL DIET ( Less Oily, Less Spicy Sour Salty, Well Cooked )

* BREAKFAST - Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups

* LUNCH - Roti ( Non Gluten) Jwar/ Bajara/ Ragi + Leafy Vegetable like Palak Methi+ Green Salad Rayta + Any Sabji+ Fresh Butter Milk with Cream + Rice + Dal

* DINNER - Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet

• DO’S - Plenty of Water Fluids Juices intake Approximately 3 Liters Per Day All Alkaline Highly Nutritious Healthy Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Soaked Dry Fruits Milk products Maintain Personal Hygiene Rest Good Sleep Physical Activities Exercise Walking ( 6000 Step/Day ) Yoga Surya Namaskar Dhyan Meditation Curry Leaves Amla Flaxseed Pumpkin seeds Sunflower Seeds Soaked Almonds Anjir Dates Moringa Drumstick Methi Spinach Aloe Vera Beet Carrot Juice Apple Pomegranate Watermelon Juices to take

• DON’TS - Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Juck Foods Bakery Non Veg Heavy Sun Heat Exposure Late Night Sleeps Carbonated Beverages Excessive Tea Coffee Packed Canned Processed Sweets Stress Chemicals Related Hair Products and procedures. Avoid Soda Vinegar Pickles Fermented Foods

• LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle

• YOGA Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds ) Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds ) Sheershasan Ardhasheershasan

• EXERCISES Walking 6000 Steps Per Day Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc

• ANTISTRESS Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

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I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I have accumulated over 20 years of experience working across multiple medical specialties, including General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, and Cardiology. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to diagnose and manage a wide range of health conditions, helping patients navigate both acute and chronic medical challenges. My exposure to these diverse fields has given me a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its interconnected systems. Whether it is managing general medical conditions, neurological disorders, skin diseases, or heart-related issues, I approach every case with careful attention to detail and evidence-based practices. I believe in providing accurate diagnosis, patient education, and treatment that is both effective and tailored to the individual’s specific needs. I place great emphasis on patient-centered care, where listening, understanding, and clear communication play a vital role. Over the years, I have seen how combining clinical knowledge with empathy can significantly improve treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. With two decades of continuous learning and hands-on experience, I am committed to staying updated with the latest medical advancements and integrating them into my daily practice. My goal has always been to deliver high-quality, ethical, and compassionate medical care that addresses not just the illness but the overall well-being of my patients.
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Thank you, Sandeep for opening about your condition. I understand how frustrating and is turning. It can be to deal with continuous scalp,itching, flaking, redness and hair loss, especially when you have already tried Alapati treatment for a long time without much improvement at the age of 24 experiencing ongoing hair. Fall and meditation can really affect your confidence and peace of mind, but let me assure you that there is. Hope your body is not broken. it just needs a different kind of support something that works deeper than temporary separation of symptoms

What you are dealing with sebborrheic dermatitis along with Anthro. Genetic alopecia is not just a skin or skull problem. This issues reflect a disturbance in your inner balance, especially in the areas of digestion, stress handling oil metabolism, and overall skin nourishment pathways when this call becomes itchy flaky red, and inflamed. It shows that the heat moisture and oil in your body or not in balance years. Carpe say that becoming too dry in patches or two in others, and your skin is reacting by producing flakes, irritation and redness. This leads to constant information at the route level, which weakens is the hair follicles causes hate to fall before it’s fully growth style Along with this Anthro, genetic alopecia has a hormonal background. In some people. Air follicles become more sensitive to certain natural hormones in the body which causes gradual thinning and reciting of hair over time. Now when both these issues that is hormonal and inflammatory are present together, we need to trade this locally, but also support the whole system from within that is where Ayurvedic and natural healing can help. By working on digestion, skin, health, stress, balance, and deep tissue nourishment.

Let us first start with your diet and digestion because whatever you eat becomes the raw material for your skin and hair. You should avoid very oily, spicy fermented or deep fried foods as the version Carpe and oil imbalance cut down on red Chilli, sure, pickles, curd, cheese, bakery products, and any packed foods, Instead, it freshly cooked warm meals with a lot of vegetables, rights or millets, Green Moon, Dal and small amount of GHEE. Avoid cold drinks, soft drinks and too much caffeine. As they also triggers inflammation drink warm water throughout the day by sip to help flush out toxins, and cooler system. From within.

Start your morning with a glass of warm water with a little soaked fenugreek seed, water or a pinch of turmeric. This healthier skin and liver. Stay clear and calm breakfast should be light and warm try Mukta Chilla vegetablepoha lightly spiced oats … Avoid milk and fruit combination and never take care in the evening if you eat non-mate Food, keep It Limited to once or twice a week and avoid red meat altogether

No, let’s focus on local Carpe care you need something that is both cooling and anti-inflammatory for this scalp. Do not use shampoo or medicated products daily. They often strip natural oil and trigger more flaking. Use a mild herbal or baby shampoo twice a week on another days, just years scalp with plain warm water or decoration of Neem leaves once or twice a week, warm oil two years. Leave it for at least one hour before washing, use coconut oil or a mixture of Coconut and sesame oil infused with a Little camper, this helps reduce in inflammation, itching and flaking massage gently using your fingers, don’t rub hard, a gentle oil massage, increases blood flow to the roots and improve follicle strength

You can also prepare a simple air pack at home using dry powder, rosewater, and a pinch of turmeric. Apply it to this for 30 minutes before washing it. This reduces redness and prevents fungal over growth for hair fall. You can also soak fenugreek seeds overnight. Make a paste in the morning and apply. It has a mask Gandhi once we tell Nou, the roots and reduce dandruff naturally.

Now about internal support, your Carpe is also reacting to internal stress. You may not always feel it, but you’re nervous system. Sleep cycle or emotional balance may be disturbed which shows in your skin and air. Make sure you’re sleeping by 10 PM every night. Avoid using your phone in bed, try listening to calm music or doing 10 minutes of deep breathing before sleep. Also take 15 to 20 minutes of walk daily in fresh air without headphones. This gives your mind and body a chance to calm down.

Avoid constipation at all cost. If your bubbles are not clear daily, it leads to heat and talks in buildup, which shows upon the skin and scalp. You can take so warm water with G Time or a little natural fibre if needed, keep your directions, smooth and your stomach light light

Hair scalp and scalp inflammation are stubborn but respond well to regular care. Patient care. I suggest you stay away from frequent switching of products or treatments. Follow a simple consistent routine for at least 8 to 12 weeks before expecting Medi. Change your body needs time to respond and repair. You are still young, and your air follicle still have life in themwith the right internal cleanseing scarp coaching and dental nourishment. The condition can definitely improve.

Many people with sevorrhic dermatitis and androgenitic hair loss have found and hair growth with regular care, not through strong medicines, but by making the body and scalp healthy calm place for her to grow again, your body is not fighting you. It is asking for balance reason to it with Patience and it will reward you.

I am here to guide you through the ceiling process. Please don’t give up and don’t lose heart. Your hair and skin can recover naturally and slowly, but surely if you give them consistent, caring support.

Let me know if you would like to include a specific Ayurvedic prescription oil formulation or internal supplement plan. Surely, I will help you regarding prescribing medicines, which will further help you in your issue. Thank you. Take care.

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HELLO SANDEEP,

A)SEBORRHIEC DERMATITIS(KAPHA-PITTA DUSTI) -in ayurveda, seborrheic dermatitis is understood as a Kapha-pitta skin disorder affecting the scalp(twak-vaha srotas vikar) -Kapha dosha increases oiliness, stickiness, and promotes fungal overgrowth. -pitta dosha adds redness, itching,and burning due to ushna(heat) quality. -the imbalance originates in rakta dhatu(blood) and media dhatu(fat tissues),creating toxin metabolic waste(ama) that blocks scalp pores.

your symptoms that match -greasy,flaky scales-kasha dominance -itching,redness-pitta aggravation -recurrence even after washing- poor metabolism of skin tissues and blockage in scalp channels

B)ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA -in ayurveda , this is classified under KHALITYA-PALITYA(balding+early greying) -it is a beeja dosha(genetic factor) combined with -pitta vitiation->damages romakoop(hair follicles) -kapha blockage->coats hair root, prevents fresh hair growth -vata imbalance(in chronic stage)->shrinks follicles, causes hair to thin.

*COMMON REASONS- -stress,spicy-junk food, night awakening, improper scalp care, prolonged infections, overuse of chemical hair products.

#tTREATMENT IS DIVIDED INTO PHASE WISE PHASE 1- DETOXIFICATION AND DOSHA SHAMANA(1-4 WEEKS) FOCUS- removing toxins, cooling pitta and unblocking kapha

1)GANDHAK RASAYANA- 2 tabs after meals twice daily-for 30-45 days= deep cleanser, anti-fungal,improves skin texture

2)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after food- for 30 days= liver and blood purifier, reduces skin heat.

3)MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA- 20 ml with equal water twice daily- for 30 days= detoxifies blood tissues , reduces itching and inflammation.

4)AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA- 1 tsp at night with warm water- for 10 days= improves gut health, reduces pitta

5)KHADIRARISTA- 20 ml with equal water after meals- for 1 month= combats chronic dandruff and fungal scalp infection

*DANDRUFF AND HAIROSS ARE WORSENED BY POOR DIGESTION AND TOXIN ACCUMULATION IN BLOOD.THESE MEDICINES PURIFY THE RAKTA AND MEDA DHATU,RESTORE SROTAS,AND SUPPORT HAIR ROOT HEALTH.

#PHASE 2- HAIR ROOT STRENGTHENING AND REGROWTH PHASE(WEEK 4-12) FOCUS-nourish scalp, enhance circulation,stimulate hair growth

1)BHRINGARAJ CAPSULE- 2 cap after meals-for 2-3 months= strengthen follicles, promotes natural regrowth

2)CHYAWANPRASH(sugar free)-1 tsp in morning-daily=rasayana for long term hair and immunity

3)NARIKELA LAVANA- 125mg morning only with honey- 2 weeks=kapha absorbing relieves scalp coating.

4)TABLET HAIRICH/HAIRZONE CAPSULES- 1 cap thrice daily after food-2 months=multi herb hair growth support

#LOCAL SCALP CARE MEDICATED OIL BLEND- 3-4 TIMES/WEEK -neem oil(anti-fungal) -bhringaraj oil(hair root stimulant) -dashmoola taila(scalp inflammation relief) add 2-3 drops of camphor for itch control =warm slightly, apply to scalp, leave for 30-60 minutes before washing

#CLEANSING ROUTINE(MILD BUT EFFECTIVE) use herbal wash powder or gentle ayurvedic shampoo -triphala churna+hibiscus powder OR -khadi neem and aloevera shampoo/patanjali anti-dandrff

avoid regular shampoos that contain SLS/PARABENS/FRAGRANCE- they worsen inflammation

#POST WASH TONIC spray cooled Manjistha+rosewater decoction on scalp to soothe skin and reduce inflammation

#YOGA,PRANAYAM AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS

YOGA ASANA(5TIMES/WEEK) -adhomukha savasana-downward dog -sarvangasana- shoulder stand -uttanasana- standing forward bend -pawanmuktasana- gas relieving pose

PRANAYAM- -bhramari-relieves stress=10 min -anulom vilom- balances pitta and vata=10 min -sheetali/sheetakari- cools body, reduces scalp heat

LIFESTYLE sleep- 7-8 hours/night.avoid late nights screen time- limit phone/computer use, especially at night sun exposure- mid morning sun helps scalp and vit D avoid- excess tea,coffee,spicy oily junk, alcohol and dairy stress- do bhramari and anulom vilom pranayam daily

#DIET PLAN

AVOID- -cheese,panner,curd -fermented foods-idli, dosa -bakery-bread,biscuits -cold drinks, chocolate,sugary -friend and spicy food

#INCLUDE IN DAILY DIET MORNING- soaked almonds(5),pumpkin seeds(1 tsp),tulsi water BREAKFAST- vegetable poha/moong chilli/millet Upma etc MID MORNING- amla juice or coconut water LUNCH- rice+moong dal/lauki sabji ghee+salad EVENING-herbal tea DINNER-khichdi+beetroot/snakegourd sabji BEFORE BED- warm turmeric milk with 2 drops of cow ghee

#WEEKLY DETOX TIP ONCE A WEEEK , EARLY MORNING -1 tsp triphala churna+lukewarm water-for gut detox +dandruff control

can also go for RAKTAMOKSHANA at panchakarma clinic- if seborrhoea is stubborn and thick scalp boils are present

-BE PATIENT-visible improvement in scalp and hair density may take 6-8 weeks -avoid switching between ayurvedic and allopathic creams as it disturbs the skin barrier -hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia is gradual and requires minimum 3-6 months of consistent care -avoid frequent hair washing,2-3 times a week is ideal -try to wash hair with lukewarm or cool water ONLY.

do follow consistently 100% hair growth and cure from dermatitis you will get

thank you

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For seborrheic dermatitis along with androgenetic alopecia, let’s look at the root causes according to Ayurveda. This condition generally relates to an imbalance of Pitta and Kapha doshas. What happens is, the excess Pitta can contributes to inflammation and redness, while Kapha leads to oiliness and flaking on the scalp.

To start managing this condition, consider first looking at your diet. Inclue foods which pacify both Pitta and Kapha. Cooked vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are beneficial; try to avoid oily, spicy food, alcohol, caffeine, and overly sour or salty food as they can aggravate Pitta. Try adding some fresh ginger in your meals to support digestion and overall balance.

For your scalp, a gentle oil massage using a combination of coconut oil and tea tree oil can be quite effective. Do this 2-3 times a weeks, applying the oil at night and washing it off in the morning with a mild ayurvedic shampoo that might contain ingredients like neem or aloe vera. A calming herbal tea like chamomile or mint in the evening helps soothe Pitta.

Exercise also plays an important role. A routine with calming activities like yoga or short daily walks can help reduce stress, which may influence Pitta. Practicing pranayama, such as nadi shodhana, may be beneficial for balancing doshas and calming the mind.

If you are finding that the skin inflammation is severe, you might try an Ayurvedic herbal remedy like triphala or guduchi. These herbs are known to support detoxification and enhance skin health. Make sure to consult with a local Ayurvedic practitioner before taking these to ensure they are appropriate for you.

Creating a regular sleep schedule, aiming for 7-8 hours of good sleep each night, is also crucial as it aids in overall reparación of the body tissues.

It’s crucial this be addressed holistically, so seeing both an Ayurvedic practitioner and your regular healthcare provider can provide the best insight, especially when you’re not seeing results from medications already tried.

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I am Dr. Maitri, currently in my 2nd year of MD in Dravyaguna, and yeah, I run my own Ayurvedic clinic in Ranoli where I’ve been seeing patients for 2 years now. Honestly, what pulled me into this path deeper is how powerful herbs really are—when used right. Not just randomly mixing churnas but actually understanding their rasa, virya, vipaka etc. That’s kinda my zone, where textbook knowledge meets day-to-day case handling. My practice revolves around helping people with PCOD, acne, dandruff, back pain, stiffness in knees or joints that never seem to go away. And I don’t jump to giving a long list of medicines straight away—first I spend time figuring out their prakriti, their habits, food cycle, what triggers what… basically all the small stuff that gets missed. Then comes the plan—herbs (single or compound), some diet reshuffling, and always some lifestyle nudges. Sometimes they’re tiny, like sleep timing. Sometimes big like proper seasonal detox. Being into Dravyaguna helps me get into the depth of herbs more confidently. I don’t just look at the symptom—I think okay what guna will counter this? Should the drug be snigdha, ushna, tikta? Is there a reverse vipaka that’ll hurt the agni? I ask these questions before writing any combo. That’s made a huge diff in outcomes. Like I had this case of chronic urticaria that would flare up every week, and just tweaking the herbs based on sheetala vs ushna nature... helped calm the system in 3 weeks flat. Not magic, just logic. I also work with women who are struggling with hormonal swings, mood, delayed periods or even unexplained breakouts. When hormones go haywire, the skin shows, digestion slows, and mind gets foggy too. I keep my approach full-circle—cleansing, balancing, rejuvenating. No quick fixes, I tell them early on. What I’m hoping to do more of now is make Ayurveda feel practical. Not overwhelming. Just simple tools—ahara, vihara, aushadha—used consistently, with some trust in the body’s own healing. I’m still learning, still refining, but honestly, seeing people feel in control of their health again—that’s what keeps me rooted to this.
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
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Dr. Haresh Vavadiya
I am an Ayurvedic doctor currently practicing at Ayushakti Ayurveda—which honestly feels more like a learning ecosystem than just a clinic. Being here has changed the way I look at chronic conditions. You don’t just treat the label—you go after the cause, layer by layer, and that takes patience, structure, and real connection with the person sitting in front of you. Ayushakti has been around 33+ years, with global reach and seriously refined clinical systems. That means I get to work with protocols that are both deeply rooted in traditional Ayurveda and also super practical for today’s world. Whether I’m managing arthritis, asthma, skin issues like eczema or psoriasis, hormone trouble, gut problems, or stress overload—my first step is always a deep analysis. Prakriti, doshas, ahar-vihar, past treatments—everything gets mapped out. Once I’ve got that picture clear, I create a plan using herbal medicines, detox programs (especially Panchakarma), Marma therapy if needed, and definitely food and routine corrections. But nothing’s random. Each piece is chosen for *that* person. And I don’t just prescribe—I explain. Because when someone knows *why* they’re doing a certain thing, they stick with it longer, and the results hold. One thing I’ve learned while working here is how powerful Ayurved can be when it's structured right. At Ayushakti, that structure exists. It helps me treat confidently and track results properly. Whether I’m working with a first-time visitor or a patient who’s been dealing with the same thing for 10 years, my goal stays the same—help their system return to a natural, sustainable state of balance. What I really enjoy is seeing how people’s mindset changes once they start to feel better. When they stop depending on just temporary relief and start building their health from within—that’s when the real shift happens. And being part of that shift? That’s why I do this.
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Dr. Nisha Bisht
I am an Ayurvedic physician with over 10 years of real, everyday experience—both in the clinical side and in managing systems behind the scenes. My journey started at Jiva Ayurveda in Faridabad, where I spent around 3 years juggling in-clinic and telemedicine consultations. That time taught me how different patient care can look when it’s just you, the person’s voice, and classical texts. No fancy setups—just your grasp on nidan and your ability to *listen properly*. Then I moved into a Medical Officer role at Uttaranchal Ayurved College in Dehradun, where I stayed for 7 years. It was more than just outpatient care—I was also involved in academic work, teaching students while continuing to treat patients. That phase really pushed me to re-read things with new eyes. You explain something to students one day and then end up applying it differently the next day on a patient. The loop between theory and practice became sharper there. Right now, I’m working as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Shivalik Hospital (part of the Shivalik Ayurved Institute in Dehradun). It’s a dual role—consulting patients *and* making sure the hospital ops run smooth. I get to ensure that the Ayurvedic care we deliver is both clinically sound and logistically strong. From patient case planning to supporting clinical staff and overseeing treatment quality—I keep an eye on all of it. Across all these years, my focus hasn’t changed much—I still work to blend classical Ayurved with today’s healthcare structure in a way that feels practical, safe and real. I don’t believe in overloading patients or selling “quick detox” ideas. I work on balancing doshas, rebuilding agni, planning proper chikitsa based on the person’s condition and constitution. Whether it’s lifestyle disorders, seasonal issues, chronic cases, or plain unexplained fatigue—I try to reach the cause before anything else. I still believe that Ayurved works best when it’s applied with clarity and humility—not overcomplicated or oversold. That’s the approach I carry into every patient room and every team meeting. It’s a long road, but it’s one I’m fully walking.
5
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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
I am a Consulting Ayurvedic Physician practicing since 1990—feels strange saying “over three decades” sometimes, but yeah, that’s the journey. I’ve spent these years working closely with chronic conditions that don’t always have clear answers in quick fixes. My main work has been around skin disorders, hair fall, scalp issues, and long-standing lifestyle stuff like diabetes, arthritis, and stress that kinda lingers under everything else. When someone walks into my clinic, I don’t jump to treat the problem on the surface. I start by understanding their *prakriti* and *vikriti*—what they’re made of, and what’s currently out of sync. That lets me build treatment plans that actually *fit* their system—not just push a medicine and hope it works. I use a mix of classical formulations, panchakarma if needed, dietary corrections, and slow, practical lifestyle changes. No overnight miracle talk. Just steady support. Hair fall and skin issues often feel cosmetic from outside—but internally? It’s about digestion, stress, liver, hormones... I’ve seen patients try 10+ things before landing in front of me. And sometimes they just need someone to *listen* before throwing herbs at the problem. That’s something I never skip. With arthritis and diabetes too, I take the same root-cause path. I give Ayurvedic medicines, but also work with *dinacharya*, *ahar* rules, and ways to reduce the load modern life puts on the body. We discuss sleep, food timing, mental state, all of it. I’ve also worked a lot with people dealing with high stress—career burnout, anxiety patterns, overthinking—and my approach there includes Ayurvedic counseling, herbal mind support, breathing routines... depends what suits them. My foundation is built on classical *samhitas*, clinical observation, and actual time with patients—not theories alone. My goal has always been simple: to help people feel well—not just for a few weeks, but in a way that actually lasts. Healing that feels like *them*, not just protocol. That’s what I keep aiming for.
5
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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
I am working right now as a Consultant Ayurvedic Ano-Rectal Surgeon at Bhrigu Maharishi Ayurvedic Hospital in Nalgonda—and yeah, that name’s quite something, but what really keeps me here is the kind of cases we get. My main focus is managing ano-rectal disorders like piles (Arsha), fistula-in-ano (Bhagandara), fissure-in-ano (Parikartika), pilonidal sinus, and rectal polyps. These are often more complex than they look at first, and they get misdiagnosed or overtreated in a lotta places. That’s where our classical tools come in—Ksharasutra therapy, Agnikarma, and a few other para-surgical techniques we follow from the Samhitas...they’ve been lifesavers honestly. My work here pushes me to keep refining surgical precision while also sticking to the Ayurvedic core. I do rely on modern diagnostics when needed, but I won’t replace the value of a well-done Nadi Pariksha or assessing dosha-vikruti in depth. Most of my patients come with pain, fear, and usually after a couple of rounds of either incomplete surgeries or just being fed painkillers n antibiotics. And I totally get that frustration. That’s why I combine surgery with a whole support plan—Ayurvedic meds, diet changes, lifestyle tweaks that actually match their prakriti. Not generic stuff off a handout. Over time, I’ve seen that when people follow the whole protocol, not just the procedure part, the recurrence drops a lot. I’m quite particular about follow-up and wound care too, ‘cause we’re dealing with delicate areas here and ignoring post-op can ruin outcomes. Oh and yeah—I care a lot about educating folks too. I talk to patients in OPD, sometimes give community talks, just to tell people they do have safer options than cutting everything out under GA! I still study Shalya Tantra like it’s a living document. I try to stay updated with whatever credible advancements are happening in Ayurvedic surgery, but I filter what’s fluff and what’s actually useful. At the end of the day, my aim is to offer respectful, outcome-based care that lets patients walk out without shame or fear. That’s really what keeps me grounded in this field.
5
201 reviews
Dr. M.Sushma
I am Dr. Sushma M and yeah, I’ve been in Ayurveda for over 20 yrs now—honestly still learning from it every day. I mostly work with preventive care, diet logic, and prakriti-based guidance. I mean, why wait for full-blown disease when your body’s been whispering for years, right? I’m kinda obsessed with that early correction part—spotting vata-pitta-kapha imbalances before they spiral into something deeper. Most ppl don’t realize how much power food timing, digestion rhythm, & basic routine actually have… until they shift it. Alongside all that classical Ayurveda, I also use energy medicine & color therapy—those subtle layers matter too, esp when someone’s dealing with long-term fatigue or emotional heaviness. These things help reconnect not just the body, but the inner self too. Some ppl are skeptical at first—but when you treat *beyond* the doshas, they feel it. And I don’t force anything… I just kinda match what fits their nature. I usually take time understanding a person’s prakriti—not just from pulse or skin or tongue—but how they react to stress, sleep patterns, their relationship with food. That whole package tells the story. I don’t do textbook treatment lines—I build a plan that adjusts *with* the person, not on top of them. Over the years, watching patients slowly return to their baseline harmony—that's what keeps me in it. I’ve seen folks come in feeling lost in symptoms no one explained… and then walk out weeks later understanding their body better than they ever did. That, to me, is healing. Not chasing symptoms, but restoring rhythm. I believe true care doesn’t look rushed, or mechanical. It listens, observes, tweaks gently. That's the kind of Ayurveda I try to practice—not loud, but deeply rooted.
5
544 reviews
Dr. Manjula
I am an Ayurveda practitioner who’s honestly kind of obsessed with understanding what really caused someone’s illness—not just what hurts, but why it started in the first place. I work through Prakruti-Vikruti pareeksha, tongue analysis, lifestyle patterns, digestion history—little things most ppl skip over, but Ayurveda doesn’t. I look at the whole system and how it’s interacting with the world around it. Not just, like, “you have acidity, take this churna.” My main focus is on balancing doshas—Vata, Pitta, Kapha—not in a copy-paste way, but in a very personalized, live-and-evolving format. Because sometimes someone looks like a Pitta imbalance but actually it's their aggravated Vata stirring it up... it’s layered. I use herbal medicine, ahar-vihar (diet + daily routine), lifestyle modifications and also just plain conversations with the patient to bring the mind and body back to a rhythm. When that happens—healing starts showing up, gradually but strongly. I work with chronic conditions, gut imbalances, seasonal allergies, emotional stress patterns, even people who just “don’t feel right” anymore but don’t have a name for it. Prevention is also a huge part of what I do—Ayurveda isn’t just for after you fall sick. Helping someone stay aligned, even when nothing feels urgent, is maybe the most powerful part of this science. My entire practice is rooted in classical Ayurvedic texts—Charaka, Sushruta, Ashtanga Hridayam—and I try to stay true to the system, but I also speak to people where they’re at. That means making the treatments doable in real life. No fancy lists of herbs no one can find. No shloka lectures unless someone wants them. Just real healing using real logic and intuition together. I care about precision in diagnosis. I don’t rush that part. I take time. Because one wrong assumption and you’re treating the shadow, not the source. And that’s what I try to avoid. My goal isn’t temporary relief—it’s to teach the body how to not need constant fixing. When someone walks away lighter, clearer, more in tune with their system—that’s the actual win.
5
169 reviews
Dr. Shaniba P
I am an Ayurvedic doctor, someone who’s pretty much built her clinical journey around natural healing, balance and yeah—just trying to help ppl feel a bit more whole again. I work mostly with conditions that kinda stay with people... like joint pain that won’t go away, periods all over the place, kids falling sick again n again, or just the kind of stress that messes up digestion n sleep n everything in between. A lot of my practice circles around arthritis, lower back pain, PCOD-ish symptoms, antenatal care, immunity problems in kids, and those quiet mental health imbalances ppl often don't talk much about. My approach isn’t just pulling herbs off a shelf and calling it a day. I spend time with classical diagnosis—checking Prakriti, figuring out doshas, seeing how much of this is physical and how much is coming from daily routine or emotional burnout. And treatments? Usually a mix of traditional Ayurvedic meds, Panchakarma (only if needed!!), changing food habits, tweaking the daily rhythm, and honestly... just slowing down sometimes. I’m also really into helping ppl understand themselves better—like once someone gets how their body is wired, things make more sense. I talk to patients about what actually suits their dosha, what throws them off balance, and how they can stop chasing quick fixes that don’t stick. Education's a big part of it. And yes, I’ve had patients walk in for constant cold and walk out realizing it’s more about weak agni n poor gut routines than just low immunity. Every case’s diff. Some are simple. Some not. But whether it’s a young woman trying to fix her cycles without hormones or a 6-year-old catching colds every week, I try building plans that last—not just short term relief stuff. Healing takes time and needs trust from both sides. End of the day, I try to keep it rooted—classical where it matters but flexible enough to blend with the world we're livin in rn. That balance is tricky, but worth it.
5
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