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Fungal infection on head area , - #24433

Rajesh

I have been suffering from a fungal skin infection for the past one year. Initially, I took allopathic treatment for 3–4 months, which gave temporary relief. However, as soon as I stopped the medicines, the infection and itching—especially on the scalp—returned. Since the last 2 months, I’ve been taking Ayurvedic treatment from a local practitioner (Dadu), including medicines like Saptamrit Lauh, Panchnimb Churna, Manjistha Churna, Amalaki Rasayan, and Arogyavardhini Vati & nili bhrinhraj oil, but have not seen satisfactory improvements. How much time it takes to see result.

Age: 25
Fungal infection
Hairfall
Deadskin
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
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Hi skin infection are hard to go I m prescribing some medicine and test Take for 1 month 1. Tab epi guard( sn herbals ) 1 tab two times after food 2 . Syp epi guard (sn herbals)2 spoon two times with Luke warm water 3. Epi guard oil (sn herbals) local application on scalp Test CBC ESR DIET - avoid fast food oily spicy junk food Do pranayam yoga and meditation daily Re consult after 1 month
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Don't worry 🍁 Ayurveda management 🍁 🌱 Kaphahara, krimihara chikitsa 🌱 Avoid guda, curd, brinjal, dry fish and allergic foods. 🌱 Avoid non vegetarian food for a while and milk products, sugarcane products 💠 Maintain personal hygiene 💠 Neem, amalaki, pomegranate, green leafy vegetables, bitter taste vegetables also beneficial 💠 Use ayurvedic soaps like eladi 💠 Clothes, bed linen, towels should be boiled, ironed and changed frequently 💊 Medicines 💊 1. Patoladi kashayam - 15 ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food 2.Dooshivishar gulika 2 - 0 - 2 after food 3. Dasangam gulika - 1 - 0 - 2 after food 4. Manibhadragulam - 1 tspn with warm water night after food 5. Anuloma DS ( sagar pharma) - 1 with hot water at night twice in a week. 🌱 EXTERNAL 1. Eladi choornam -choornam mixed with butter milk and make paste and apply affected area 2. Durvadi Kera thailam - apply 3. Nimbadi tailam is very efficacious 🌱 Home remedies 🌱 * Lemon grass oil mixed with coconut oil is very good for this condition * The oil of chakramarda ( cassia tora ) is also beneficial 🍀 In later phase 🍀 1. Guggulu thikthakam kashayam - 15 ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food 2. Kaishora gulgulu gulika - 2 - 0 - 2 with kashayam 3. Saribadyaasavam - 20 ml twice after food 4. Madhusnuhi rasayanam - 1 tspn with warm water at night
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HELLO RAJESH, LIKELY DIAGNOSIS -TINEA CAPITIS(scalp ringworm)- a fungal infection of the scalp caused by dermatophytes SYMPTOMS- itching, flaking, patchy hairless, inflamed scalp, or black dots -often recurs when internal fungal load is high or treatment is incomplete. START INTERNALLY WITH 1) NIMBADI GUGGULU - 2 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months = liver detox, support skin healing 2) GUDUCHI SATVA - 3 gm with warm water twice daily =antifungal, antibacterial, blood purifier, antifungal, immunomodulatory 3) KHADIRARISHTA- 20 ml with lukewarm water twice daily =rakta sodrana, anti inflammatory, blood purifier 4) SARIVADI VATI- 2 tab twice daily for 3 months =strengthen hair roots, improves vision and skin 5) AMALAKI RASAYANA- 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily =rejuvination, antioxidant, improves immunity 6) DURVADI TAILA - massage on scalp leave overnight 3 times/week =reduces hair fall, strengthen follicles, antifungal effect OPTIONAL CAN GO FOR PANCHAKARMA -raktamokshana -virechana -takradhara DIET -light, digestible food= moong dal, red rice, barley -bitter vegetables -fresh fruits= amla, pomegranate, guava -herbal teas= neem, turmeric, ginger -ghee in moderation- supports rasayana herbs AVOID -curd, panner, cheese -excess oil, fried food -sugars,jaggery-promotes fungal Growths -fermented food- dosa idli, pickles -non veg during active infection -avoid milk and salty foods together maintain good digestion- no overeating, no stale food LIFESTYLE AND YOGA RECOOMENDATIONS DAILY ROUTINE -wake up before sunrise -self massage with neem or coconut oil -use antifungal shampoo twice a week -wash clothes, towel, and pillow covers in hot water YOGA AND PRANAYAM -kapalbhati- detoxifies, strengthens immunity -anulm vilom= balances doshas -shirsasana= promotes hair health - uttanasana, adhomukha svasanasana= increase scalp blood flow AVOID STRESS, as it worsens fungal and autoimmune scalp issues . meditation helps reduce cortisol improving healing thank you DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
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Since you are having this infection from last one year, we should focus on your gut too. 1.Tiktakam kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Krimighna vati 1-0-1after food 3.Vilwadi gulika 1-0-1after food 4.Thriphaladi churnam- Make it paste with luke warm water, for ext.application, for 30min 5.Dineshavalyadi kerataila for ext.application 30min before bath
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Kaishore guggulu- Neemghan vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Mahamanjistadi aristha- 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food
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Apply Gunjadi oil on head area twice weekly keep overnight and wash with Dano shampoo Donot wash your hair daily, if want to wash just wash with plain warm water donot use shampoo all days, just twice a week is ok Take Divya Kayakalp vati -DS extra strong 1-0-1 Follow up after 1 month
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HELLO RAJESH, Tinea capitis îs a fungal infection of the scalp, caused by dermatophytes like Trichophyton or Microsporum species, symptoms include -itching -scaly patches -hairfall/bald spots -dandruff- like flaking or oozing -dead skin It often recurs if- -fungi survive pillows, combs, towels -oiling is done while infection is active -immunity or gut flora is weak AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING scalp fungi infections are kaphaja- kasha with involvement if pitta and rakta, and bahudosha dushti. It is a type of dadru or even charmakeela when associated with hairfall DOSHAS INVOLVED KAPHA- moisture, fungus thrives in it. PITTA- inflammation, redness, burning, itching RAKTA DUSHTI - blood impurity-chronicity MANDAGNI/ AMA- weak digestion, toxin accumulation TREATMENT GOAL -eradicate fungal growth -detoxify blood and skin -strengthen immunity and gut -repair scalp and hair follices -prevent recurrence -cleanse channels, improve digestion/metabolism, and nourish tissue for permanent relief. Many ayurvedic medicines like Arogyavardhini vati, Panchnimb churnna, Manjistha, amalaki rasayana did not respond well, we need a stronger, deeper, and perhaps more integrative approach using more potent formulations, while also shifting the focus from just skin purification to systemic detox, gut healing and immune modulation. 1) SARIVADYASAVA- 20 ml twice daily with equal water after meals duration= 3 months =works powerfully in kapha pitta blood disorders, skin allergies and auto immune pattern skin diseases. it helps with detoxification and pacifies chronic inflammation 2)MAHA MANNJISTHADI KASHAYA- 15 ml + equal water twice daily before meals DURATION= 2-3 months =much stronger than plain manjishta churna. it acts on raktavaha srotas, helps cleanse deep inflammatory toxins and support skin rejuvination. 3)HARIDRA KHANDAM- 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime DURATION= 1-2 months =strong immunomodulatory and blood purifier. contains turmeric, which is anti fungal ,but combined with sugar, ghee, and pippali for better digestion and systemic absorption 4)SHUDDHA TUVARAKA CAPSULE- 1 cap once daily in morning =classical internal use for kushta . tuvaraka is extremely anti fungal used in leprosy and chronic infections DURATION- 15 days AUSHADI PROCESSED AYURVEDIC PROBIOTICS AND GUT REPAIR research supports the idea that fungal infections worsens with gut dysbiosis -KUTAJARISHTA- 20 ml + equal water twice daily =for loose stools or gut inflammation -TAKRA SIDDHA HAIRTAKI- 1 tsp hairtaki mixed with medicated buttermilk daily -PANCHAMRUT PARPATI- 1 tab once daily This systemic approach repairs digestive fire, improves gut flora , reduces systemic inflammation that supports fungal growth ONCE INFECTION IS ACTIVELY REDUCED, START TAKING -CHYAWANPRASHA(sugar free)- 1 tsp daily in morning for rebuilding skin tissue and hair EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS 1)TUVARAKA TAILA(CHAULMOOGRA OIL) -mix with equal coconut oil, apply 1 hour before bath on patches =very strong anti fungal and keratolytic. traditionally used in kushta and resistant skin conditions 2)KARANJADI TAILA -used specifically for dadru, itching, and fungal like skin conditions apply 3 times/week 3)ELADI KERAM/ DHURDHURAPATRADI TAILA -used for itching+scaling+discoloration LOCAL APPLICATION- neem powder+aloe vera gel= apply twice/week =reduces itching, kills fungus Triphala+bakuchi paste= strong anti fungal-patch test first ALOE VERA juice daily 15ml internal cooling, improves gut and skin =mild detox and skin healing DIET PLAN -bitter vegetables- neem, Karel, methi -bottle gourd, ridge gourd, ash gourd -warm water with turmeric daily -moong dal , khichdi, green leafy veggies- -old rice, barley, millet -cows ghee in small quantity AVOID -dairy+salt together -curd, cheese, panner -deep fired and junk food -excess sugar, sweets -non veg -cold stale and fermented food -heavy late night meals -wheat based junks- cookies, bread with preservatives LIFESTYLE DO'S -bathe with neem leaf water once or twice weekly -change pillow cases and towels daily -wash clothes and bedding in hot water with detail or antispetic -get 15 mins sunlight on scalp daily -practice deep breathing and light exercise to reduce stress -maintain a regular sleep cycle(10pm-6am) AVOID -oiling when scalp is infected sleeping with wet/oily hair -sharing combs, hats, towels -stying in damp environment -wearing tight caps or synthetic head coverings for long hours TIMELINE FOR RECOVERY 1-2 WEEK= reduced itching, mild drying of lesion 4-6 WEEK= noticeable reduction In scaling and hairfall 8-12 WEEK= reappearance of healthy scalp skin, less recurrance 3-6 WEEK = stable remission, improved immunity, new hair growth Chronic cases often take time. the fungus is deep rooted and recurs immunity and hygiene are addressed Avoid all corticosteroid and anti fungal creams with steroids- they give temporary relief but worsen long term continue treatment for at least 6 months even if symptoms reduce in 1-2 months BE CONSISTENT HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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External application: Triphala + Neem + Haridra Lepa: Apply paste 1x daily on scalp for 30 min before bath. OR Durvadi Taila / Jatyadi Taila: Mix with neem oil for scalp application. Internal Medications: Gandhaka Rasayan – 250 mg 2x/day after food (for chronic itching/fungal) Krimimudgar Rasa – 125 mg 2x/day if parasitic/root level infection Krimimudgar Rasa – 125 mg 2x/day if parasitic/root level infection suspected. Hair wash (2–3x/week): Triphala decoction wash Or use a mild herbal shampoo with neem + aloevera + tea tree Pathya (Diet): Avoid: Curd, sugar, bakery, oily/fried food, seafood, mushrooms, alcohol Favor: Warm water, neem water wash, turmeric, bitter veggies (karela, methi), green gram Keep scalp clean and dry Change pillow covers/towels daily Avoid hair oils if fungal infection is oozing or wet Practice Chandrabhedi Pranayama for pitta-kapha balance
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Hello Rajesh " NO NEED TO WORRY " " I WILL HELP YOU TO RECOVER WITH TINEA CAPITIS FUNGAL INFECTION SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENANTLY " UR ISSUES Chronic Tinea Capitis ( DADRU) Since 1 Yr Fungal Infection on Scalp Likely Symptoms Scalp Itching Dandruff Scaling Gross Hair Fall Focal Hair Loss Infective Scalp wounds PROBABLE CAUSES :- * Poor Hygiene * Recurrent Exposure to Fungus items Bathroom Walls Cloths Helmets Bed sheets pillows Towels Combing * Sharing Infected items soaps towels * Weak Immunity * Nutritional Deficiencies * Hormonal issues * Metabolic Toxins Accumulation at Scalp * Sweating Infection * Humidity * Certain Immunosuppressants medicines * Anxiety * Improper Diet * Sedentary lifestyle * Stress AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO UR DISEASES Due to Above Causes ---> Weak Agni ( Digestive Fire)----> Aam ( Toxins) ----> Ama + Kapha Putta Vata Imbalance in Blood ---> Skin Low Immunity ---> Recurrent Exposure Scalp ----> Dadru ( Tineasis Capitis) Kapha Imablance ---> Itching Oozing Wounds Pitta Imablance ---->Burning Inflammation Vata Imablance ---->Scaling Flaking Ama ----> Toxin Accumulation Low Immunity WHY LOCAL TREATMENT NOT WORKED Locally Took Saptamrit Lauh, Panchnimb Churna, Manjistha Churna, Amalaki Rasayan, and Arogyavardhini Vati & nili bhrinhraj oil, but have not seen satisfactory improvements. - Only Taking Medicine not Enough to Recover Completely - U needs Specific Ayurvedic medicine diet Yoga Exercise Lifestyles Modification Skin Health Instructions Hygiene maintenance - It needs Higher Ayurvedic Treatment for chronic conditions - It's long standing Infections hence needs time - Ur Immunity and Inner Healing making it resolve and recurr again & again REASONS BEHIND RECURRENT INFECTION INTERNAL FACTOR - * Gut Imablance * Weak Immunity * Nutritional Deficiencies * Metabolic toxins EXTERNAL FACTORS - * Recurrent Exposure to Fungal Infections * Humid Environment * Sweating * Poor Hygiene TEST REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY ROOT CAUSE CBC Rbs HbA1c TSH Uric Acid Creatinine Vit D Vit B LFT Total Lipid Profile AYURVEDIC TREATMENT TREATMENT AIM * To Correct Both Internal & External Factors as Mentioned Above * To Eradicate Fungal infection from its root * Improving Gut Health * Enhance Immunity * Blood Purification * Skin Detoxification * Scalp lesions Healing * Restoring Hair Growth Hair Follicles * Prevent Recurrence NOTE - ONLY TAKING MEDICINE IS NOT ENOUGH.U NEED COMBINATION THERAPY IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN PROMISING RESULTS WITH COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS "Ayurvedic Medicines+ Proper Diet + Physical Activities Exercise+ Yoga + Lifestyles Modification+ Stress Management + Detoxification + Gut Care & Skin Care Instructions + Proper Hygiene Education+ Counselling" RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC TREATMENT U MUST TRY ( Fungal Infection Goes Away with Non Recurrence in 2 Months) * Tab Talkeshwar Ras for Skin disease ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Tab.Gandhak Rasayan ( Dhootpapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Tab.Histantin ( Kerala Ayurveda Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food * Cap.Immunocin ( Gufic Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * Syrup.Aragwadhadi Kashayam ( Kottakal Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml After Food * Valiya Mahdusnuhi Rasayan ( Kottakkal Pharma) 1 Tsf -o - 1 Tsf Night After Food * Twaqure Cream ( Sri Sri Tatva Pharma) For Local Application over affected area twice a Day * Elaadi Soap ( Nagarjuna Pharma) For Bath INSTRUCTIONS MUST TO FOLLOW * Maintain Proper Personal Skin Hygiene * Use Helmets Bed sheets pillows Towels Combes Seperately * Wash Utility daily contacts item's with Dettol * Use Neem Leaves in Bath Water * Use Towels 2 to 3 in Number use on rotation Basis * Don't share clothes towels handcuffs * Use Natural Pure Herbal Chemical Free Skin Products * Avoid Heavy Exposure to Sun & Heat * Use Luke Warm Water For Bath added with Neem Leaves * Drink Plenty of Water Fluids Fibers. * 100 Steps Walking After every meal * Hing Jeera Ajawain Sounf Mulethi Water Decoction Once Daily * Avoid Excessive Tea Coffee Sweets * Avoid Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Foods Nonveg Bakery excessive tea coffee No Afternoon Sleep * Timely Food Timely Sleep * Avoid Mental Stress Overthinking * Totally Avoid outside Fast Juck foods * Avoid Overeating Frequent Eating Sleeping immediately after food * Maintain Active Lifestyle * Eat Healthy Nutritional Light Digestion food Avoid Overeating * Sleep Early 10 pm Get Up Early 7 am WORKING HOME MADE DELICIOUS DETOX PACHAK TEA/ DECOCTION TO RECOVER FAST Hing 3 Pinches+ Jeera 1 Tsf+ Ajawain 6 Spoons + Sounff 2 Tsf+ Sendha Namak 2 Pinches+ Pure Turmeric 1 Pinch+ Methi Seeds 1 Tsf+ Tulsi Leaves 10 No + Pudina Leaves 10 in No + Dry Ginger 1 Pinch+ Jaggery 1 Tsf+ 1 Glass of Water --- Boil on Mil Flame till it Becomes ½ Glass --- Drink Boil Cooled Tea like twice a Day After Food DIET PLAN FOR SKIN GUT IMMUNITY & OVERALL HEALTH ( Well Cooked Warm Fresh Light Digestion Foods) • EARLY MORNING ( 7 AM ) Pachak Tea Prepare as suggested Above * BREAKFAST ( 9 AM ) Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups * LUNCH (12 PM ) 1 ½ Roti ( Jwar Bajara Ragi) + One Sabji ( Brinjal Lauki etc ) + 1 Green Leafy Vegetable ( Palak/Methi etc ) + 1 Glass Butter Milk+ Green Salad Rayta + Streamed Rice + Moong Dal * SNACKS ( 5 PM ) Medicated Herbal Pachak Tea as suggested Earlier * DINNER - ( 8-9 PM ) Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet DO'S :- Prefer Healthy Nutritious Well Cooked Steamed Light for Digestion All Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Soaked Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Luke Warm Water to Drink Fresh Butter Milk ,Cow Ghee Use Methi Palak Karela drumstick Lauki turai Fruits DON'TS :- Restrict Heavy for digestion Excessive Acidic Salty Sour Spicy Fried Oily Junk food Food Non veg Other Dairy products Curd Paneer Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Avoid Rajma Chole Excessive Sweets Packed Canned Processed Foods Freezed foods Non Veg LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle Maintain Personal Hygiene YOGA Anulom Vilom Pranayam Surya Namaskar EXERCISES Walking Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc ANTISTRESS Dhyan Meditation REGARDS Dr Arun Desai God Bless You 😊🙏 If you have any questions u can ask me.I will Answer u to level of your satisfaction.U have Text Option here.
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The persistence of a fungal infection, especially on the scalp, can indeed be frustrating. From an Ayurvedic perspective, fungal infections are often linked to an imbalance of the pitta and kapha doshas, and sometimes, poor digestion and accumulation of toxins (ama) can contribute to the problem. Each individual response to Ayurvedic treatments can vary significantly, depending on your unique prakriti, and imbalances. The herbal remedies you're using - Saptamrit Lauh, Panchnimb, Manjistha, Amalaki, and Arogyavardhini Vati - are typically well-suited for addressing skin conditions and purifying blood. However, seeing tangible results may take more time. Ayurveda works gradually by addressing the root cause rather than just symptoms, and this healing process could take from several weeks to months. It's essential to consistently use these medications and closely follow your practitioner's dosing instructions. Ensure that your diet aids in maintaining a balance of pitta. Avoid spicy, oily foods and sour products, and try to incorporate cooling foods such as cucumber, melon, and coconut water. Turmeric and neem (Azadirachta indica) are known for their strong antifungal and detoxifying properties, consider discussing their incorporation into your diet with your practitioner. Good hygiene practices are crucial too. Wash your hair and scalp regularly with mild, natural shampoos. Keep your scalp dry and clean to prevent fungal growth, and avoid sharing personal items like brushes or caps. Sometimes, a specific compress of neem leaf paste applied to the scalp might help manage symptoms more effectively. Ensure a strong digestive fire (agni) by eating ginger or taking trikatu churna (a herbal blend) to enhance digestion, which can help in flushing out toxins. Eliminating ama could be crucial here; so a gentle detox under professional guidance might be beneficial. Should symptoms persist or worsen, consulting your practitioner again – or even seeking a second opinion – might provide further tailored insights. If you ever feel the condition is deteriorating, don't hesitate to seek immediate medical attention, as prompt care is always crucial when necessary.
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