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I developed rash like pimples all over my body apart from my face and wanted to know what they are and what the cause is
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I developed rash like pimples all over my body apart from my face and wanted to know what they are and what the cause is - #23431

Natasha

The individual pimple is rash like,like group of 5 tiny pimples surrounded by a circle of peeling skin and it’s itchy and is mostly on my hands and legs although some are on my chest,back and neck. The rashes have been there for about 2-3 weeks.

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Hii dear This is your complete treatment plan Ayurvedic Medicines (for 30–45 days): Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice a day after food Gandhaka Rasayana – 2 tablets twice a day after meals reduces infections and itching Mahamanjishtadi Kwath – 15 ml with warm water twice a day before food Avipattikar Churna – 1 teaspoon at night with warm water External Application: Nimbaadi Tailam or Durvadi Tailam Apply over affected areas twice daily after gentle cleansing. These are anti-fungal and anti-itch oils. Lepa (paste) for oozing/red patches: Mix Triphala churna + Neem powder + turmeric with rose water and apply to lesions for 30 mins, then wash off. Dietary Guidelines (Pathya-Apathya): ✅ Eat: Warm, freshly cooked vegetarian food Bitter vegetables like Neem, Karela, Methi Turmeric in food Green moong dal, old rice Buttermilk with Trikatu churna 🚫 Avoid: Spicy, oily, and junk food Dairy (especially curd), sugar, and wheat Non-veg, fermented foods, alcohol Cold water and fridge food

🧘‍♀️ Lifestyle & Skin Care Tips: Bath with water boiled with Neem leaves or Triphala decoction Use cotton clothes, avoid synthetic tight wear Avoid scratching to prevent secondary infection

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Natasha, Pls have a personal consultation with dermat This can be …Scabies,Fungal infection,Rash in circles or patches with peeling/scaling,Contact dermatitis or allergy Triggered by a soap, lotion, metal, fabric, or insect bites

Till then try Topical Natural Relief:

Neem leaf paste or neem oil – Apply p unscented) – Soothes itch and speeds healing

Coconut oil + turmeric – Anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory

Ayurvedic Internal medicine you can try -

Gandhak Rasayan Anti-itch, skin purifier (1 tablet twice a day) Arogyavardhini Vati Liver + skin detox (1 tab after lunch/dinner) Mahamanjishtadi kwath Blood purifier, 10–15 ml twice daily

Always take Ayurvedic medicines after meals, and consult an Ayurvedic doctor if you can.

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Kaishore guggulu- Nimghan vati-one tablet twice daily after food with warm water

Haridra khand-1/2 tsp with warm water Twice daily after food

Khadira aristha- Mahamanjistadi aristha-2 teaspoon each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food

Alovera gel-apply over face and the area wherever rashes are there

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It looks like a fungal infection for it you should take some medicine and maintain hygiene Take Arogyavardhini vati 1-0-1 Neem tab 1-0-1 And also use neem leaves kadha for Wash the affected area Maintain hygiene, avoid spicy and junk food

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Don’t worry natasha . It’s curable

🌸 Take bitter vegetable, green leafy vegetables, Sleep well night

🌸 Use good soap ( ayurvedic eladi soap, kottakal) , maintain cleanliness

🌸 Intake cucumber, pumpkin, tender coconut juice, carrot, beetroot, kiwi, grapes, papaya is beneficial for this condition

💠 Avoid daysleep, nonveg for a while, deep fried food, icecream

💠 Avoid curd, oily, salty, sour, spicy food items

💠 Avoid dry and cold food items

💠 Avoid stress, excess hot

💠 Avoid unsuitable cosmetics , wearing tight fitting rough clothing

🍁🍁 HOME REMEDIES 🍁🍁

1. Jeeraka lepam - The paste of cumin seeds applied over the pimples give relief

2. The paste of red sandal wood ( Rakthachandana) and turmeric made with milk is very efficat local application

3. The mixture made of one part of sandalwood oil and two part of mustard oil is a very efficacious application

💊 MEDICINES 💊

Ayurvedic view : Rakthaprasadana chikitsa and kaphapitahara chikitsa has to be done

1. Aragwadarishtam + khadirarishtam Each 10 ml mixed morning and night after food

2. Kaishora gulgulu gulika - 2 - 0 - 2 with above said arishtam

3. Madhusnuhi rasayanam - 1 tspn with warm water at bed time

4. Nishottamadi kashayam - 15 ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food (empty stomach)

5. Dasangam gulika - 1 - 0 - 1 after food

🍁 Externally:

🌱 Durvaadi keratailam + Eladikeratailam -

  Apply body

🌱 If feel burning sensation in that area - apply shadhathoutha ghrtam ointment

🌱 In face - Lodhradi choornam with rose water make paste and apply

🌱 In later phase - kumkumadi lepam is beneficial

🍀 In later phase - saribadyaasavam - 20 ml morning and night after food

   Thank you 😊 
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Take liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid sour fermented foods Avoid nonveg specially eggs seafood. Take bath with neem infused Water

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Hello, To give precise answer the pics of pimple like rashes is very much required. Is it watering also? It is advisable to go to a nearby ayurveda doctor and get checked for the proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment: Till then please follow the following guideline: 1. Siddarthaka snana choorna for bathing 2. Instead of water use neem leaves decoction for bathing.

Internally- 1. Brihat haridra khandam 1 tsp in empty stomach with hot milk in the morning 2. Kaisora Guggulu 2—0----2 before food with medicine no.3 3. Karappan kashayam 30ml+90ml of boiled -cooled water 45 minutes before breakfast and dinner for 15 days. Take care. Kind regards.

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It sounds like your symptoms could possibly relate to a skin condtion like contact dermatitis or eczema, however, it’s crucial to remember that only a medical professional can provide an accurate diagnosis. From an Ayurvedic perspective, this type of rash might arise due to an imbalance in the doshas, particularly an excess of Pitta dosha, which is associated with heat, inflammation, and redness. This imbalance can manifest in the skin, leading to rashes that are itchy and peeling.

To address this from an Ayurvedic standpoint, you might want consider incorporating cooling and soothing practices into your daily routine. Start with your diet: consuming foods that have a cooling effect on the body may help pacify Pitta. Drinking aloe vera juice or consuming coconut water could provide some relief. Also, incorporate leafy greens, cucumbers, and other cooling foods. Avoid spicy, oily, or fried foods that can exacerbate Pitta.

Externally, applying a paste made from sandalwood powder mixed with rose water can help soothe the skin. It’s beneficial to take a lukewarm oatmeal bath, which could relieve some of the itching. To nourish and calm the skin, you might also try using Ayurvedic oils such as Neem or Kumkumadi oil. Gently massage these oils after bathing when you skin is still damp.

Additionally, stress can aggravate skin conditions, so practices like meditation and pranayama (breathing exercises) might help reduce any stress-related flare-ups. Try to get adequate rest, as well, since lack of sleep can exacerbate Pitta imbalance.

If these rashes persist or worsen, however, seeking medical attention from a qualified healthcare provider is crucial. They can conduct necessary tests to rule out any severe underlying conditions and offer appropriate treatment. Ayurveda should complement, not replace, professional medical advice especially in infections or severe reactions.

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HELLO NATASHA,

Itchy rash-like pimples grouped in clusters of 5, surrounded by peeling skin, lasting 2-3 weeks, primarily on the limbs and trunk but sparing the face- a few conditions come to mind. One possible diagnosis is scabies, though other include eczema(atopic or contact), allergic dermatitis or folliculities

LIKELY CONDITION: SCABIES CAUSE- scabies is caused by a miscroscopic mite(sarcoptes scabiei). It burrows into the skin, causing intense itching, especially at night, and a rash with small red bumps or vesicles, often in clusters. It spreads through prolonged skin contact.

CLINICAL FEATURES -intense itching, worse at night -small,red,pimple-like bumps often in groups -peeling skin around the bumps -common sites= webs of fingers, wrists, elbows, armpits, waist, thighs, genitals and buttocks -may spare the face in adults

AYURVEDIC VIEW AND MANAGEMENT -In ayurveda, your symptoms resemble KUSHTHA(a broad category of skin disorders), especially KSHUDRA KUSTHA like KITIBHA (similar to scabies or eczema) or PAMA(itchy eruptions with peeling)

DOSHA INVOLVEMENT -PITTA KAPHA DOSHA= the redness, inflammation, and itching point to an imbalance in pitta(heat), and kapha(moisture/mucus) -RAKTA DUSHTI(impure blood) and TWAK VAHA SROTAS DUSHTI(skin channel disorders) are implicated.

AYURVEDIC LINE OF TREATMENT

1)SHODHANA(PURIFICATORY )- INTERNAL DETOX AT PANCHAKARMA CLINIC- IF FEASIBLE GO FOR FAST RESULT -VIRECHANA(puragtive therapy)- to eliminate excess pitta and from liver and gut -RAKTAMOKSHANA(leech therapy)- for severe or localised lesion

INTERNALLY START TAKING

1)GANDHAK RASAYANA- 1 tab twice daily after meals with warm water =Anti-parasitic, detoxifier, relieves itching

2)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 2 tabs twice daily after meals =Liver tonic, detoxifier

3)NEEM CAPSULES- 500 mg twice daily with warm water =anti-bacterial and anti-itch

4)TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =daily at night For detox

5)KAISHOR GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals =blood purifier and anti-inflammatory

6)MANJISTHA GHANVATI- 2 tabs twice daily In morning and night =detoxifies blood, skin diseases

CONTINUE FOR 4-6 WEEKS

EXTERNAL TREATMENT OILS AND PASTE -NIMBA TAILA= antimicrobial, anti itch -KARANJA TAILA= for parasitic/fungal skin conditions apply every alternate days

-TRIPHALA DECOCTION WASH- daily bathing water

-TURMERIC+NEEM LEAF PASTE= apply thrice in a week

DIY HERBAL PASTE -NEEM LEAF POWDER-1 TSP -HARIDRA- 1/2 TSP -YASHTIMADHU-1/2 TSP -Mix with rose water or aloe vera gel apply on lesions for 30 mins daily

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS -warm , cooked, light meals -grreen leafy veggies- esp bitter -turmeric, coriander, cumin -plenty of warm water, ghee as it nourishes skin -daily warm bath with NEEM/TRIPHALA deoction

AVOID -curd, fermented foods -non veg especially sea foods -excess oil/spices -sugar,jaggery,dairy-esp,milk -late nights, stress, irregular meals -day sleeping-increases kapha -avoid scratching the rash

YOGA AND LIFESTYLE SUPPORT ASANAS= sarvangasana, matsyasana, paschimottanasana- improve blood circulation

PRANAYAM= sheetali, anulom-vilom= cooling and detoxifying

MEDITATION= stress increases skin-disorders-practice mindfullness daily

OPTIONAL HERBAL REPUTED PRODUCTS YOU CAN USE -patanjali/himalaya neem tablets -baidyanath gandhak rasayana -kerala ayurveda karanja taila -baidyanath arogyavardhini veti -Arya Vaidya sala triphala churna

Your condition is most likely scabies or pitta kappa kasha. Ayurveda offers a multi level treatment internal purification, herbal remedies, local applications and strict lifestyle regulation with 2-4 weeks of consistent care, you should see major relief

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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HELLO NATASHA,

-Multiple itchy grouped pimples with peeling skin -mostly on hands, legs, chest, back, neck duration- 2-3 weeks -suspected chronic eczema, dermatitis or mild fungal/scabies infections

1)INTERALLY START WITH

-TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp with warm water twice daily after meals

-NEEM CAPSULES- 1 Cap twice daily after meals

-MANJISTHA GHANVATI- 2 tabs thrice daily after meals

-GUDUCHI DECOCTION- 100ML twice daily

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS 1)NEEM PASTE-fresh in affected area tr twice daily

2)ALOE VERA GEL- apply 2-3 times daily

3)SANDALWOOD + TURMERIC+ROSE WATER PASTE- 3TIME/WEEK

4)BATHING -use ild herbal soap avoid hot water use lukewarm water pat dry skin gently do not rub

DIET RECOMMEDATIONS -avoid spicy , oily, fried, sour, and fermented foods -limit caffeine, alcohol, and junk food -include fresh fruits- apple, pomegranate vegetables- coriander or mint tea -drink plenty of water and herbal teas -include cooling foods like coconut water, buttermilk avoid foods causing allergies or known skin aggravation

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS -wear loose, cotton clothes to avoid skin irritation -avoid exposure to harsh chemicalls , detergents or allergens -maintain good personal hygiene without excessive washing -manage stress byyoga , meditation, or breathing exercise -avoid scratching as it worsen skin damage and risk of infection sleep well to aid skin healing

do follow

THANKYOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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