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Question #25617
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Skin pimple , acne , scars , black marks & hairfall - #25617

Parth mehta

Skin issuss Pimple Acne Scars Black marks Hairfall Pimple acne isses on Full Face Neck Shoulders - front & back Oily skin On noes & forehead Hair fall issues Patchy beard issues Back marks all over face Back shoulder & front ahoulder

Age: 29
Chronic illnesses: No
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Pimples in face due to poor digestive health/pitta Prakruti and oil prone skin… It’s is curable take .

Divya SARWAKALP KWATH=100gm Divya KAYAKALP KWATH=100GM…MIX BOTH TAKE 1 TSP BOIL 200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100ML STRAIN AMD TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY (ITS FOR LIVER DETOX)

DIVYA DERMAGHRIT TAB=2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY

DIVYA KAISHORE GUGULU DIVYA AROGYAWARDNI VATI=2-2 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

DIVYA KANTI LEPA=MIX ROSE WATER AND APPLY ON FACE AT NIGHT TIME AND WASH BEFORE SLEEP

AVOID SPICY/SOUR/JUNK FOOD

TAKE 3-4 LITRES WATER PER DAY

DO KAPALBHATI ANULOM VILOM BHRAMRI PRANAYAMA REGULARLY

YOU CAN EAISLY CURED

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HELLO PARTH,

In Ayurveda, your symptoms reflect imbalances in doshas, tissues and elimination pathways

ACNE/PIMPLES= aggravated pitta and kapha doshas , blockage of srotas(channels), rakta dushti(impure blood)

DARK MARKS/SCARS= Blood and muscle tissue damage

OILY SKIN= excess kapha+pitta in skin

HAIRFALL= Vata dosha affecting bones+majja dhatu, weak digestion

PATCHY BEARD= majja+rakta Dhatu depletion, blocked hair channels

CAUSES ACCORING TO AYURVEDA -spicy, oily, deep fried , junk food -late night , poor sleep quality - irregular bowel habits or constipation -hormonal fluctuations= pitta rakta imbalance - mental stress and overthinking - excessive screen time= overheats body - improper skincare- chemical creams, not cleansing properly - poor digestion

TREATMENT GOAL

SKIN AND ACNE= cleanse blood, balance pitta- kapha, open skin pores, dry pus, heals tissues

SCARS AND MARKS= regenerate rakta+mamsa Dhatu, support skin color

HAIR FALL= nourish asthi+majja Dhatu, reduce stress and pitta in scalp

PATCHY BEARD= increase blood supply, promote follicle activation

DIGESTION= strengthen digestive fire to stop toxin formation

INTERNAL TREATMENT TO START WITH (minimum 90 days, ideally 6 months)

A) FOR SKIN, ACNE, PIMPLES, BLOOD DETOX

- MAHAMANJISTHADI KWATH= 15ml with warm water twice daily before meals = helps deep blood detox, clears acne and pigmentation

-KAISHOR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals = reduces inflammation and toxins from blood

- GANDHAK RASAYANA= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =clears skin bacteria, promotes glow

-AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 2 tabs after lunch and dinner = liver detox, balances pitta, regulates hormones

B) FOR HAIRFALL, BEARD GROWTH, MENTAL STRESS

-BHRINGARAJ CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily after meals =promotes hair growth, nourishes liver

- AMALAKI CHAPSULES = 1 cap twice daily after meals =vitamin c, antioxidant , strengthen hair roots

-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =clears gut toxins, supports health skin

EXTERNAL THERAPY

A) FOR FACE AND BODY ACNE, OILINESS, SCARS

- Multani mitti+neem+rose water= paste apply 20 min, wash off thrice weekly = pulls out toxins, dries acne

-Kumkumadi taila= 5 drops at night, gentle massage daily =heals scar, reduces pigmentation

-Raw aloe vera gel+ turmeric pinch= apply to full face for 20 min daily =cooling, anti bacterial

- Sandalwood powder+ milk= apply to scars or oily zones twice weekly =lightens spots soothes

-Neem decoction for bath= boil neem leaves, mix in bath water daily =heals body acne, purifies skin

SCALP AND HAIRFALL

EXTERNAL OIL APPLICATIONS

1. NEELIBHRINGADI TAILA- massage warm oil 30 mins before bath for 4 times/week(ref- sahasra yoga)

2. DHURDHURAPATRADI TAILA- for scalp dryness and hairfall = twice/week(ref- bhaisajya ratnavali)

3. BRAHMI-AMLA OIL- infuse oil with fresh amla and brahmi leaves regularly use

FOR FRIZZ- use coconut or sesame base for INFLAMATION- use amla infused cooling oils

POTENT HERBAL PACKS FOR SCALP

1)CLASSIC HAIR PACK -bhringaraj churna- 1 tsp -amla powder- 1 tsp -hibiscus powder- 1 tsp -aloe vera pulp- 2tbsp Apply 1 hour before bath; rinse with herbal decoction

2)RAKTA- SODHANA SCALP LEPA -Manjistha+lodhra+triphala+sandalwood+rose water

HERBAL SHAMPOO= khadi, boutique or mesh Kanti

FOR PATCHY BEARD= apply castor oil and massage gently

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED

VEGETABLES= beetroot, lauki,pumpkin, cucumber, bitter gourd, carrot

FRUITS= amla, pomegranate, papaya, apple

WHOLE GRAINS= brown rice, barley, moong dal, khichdi

Ghee balances pitta

SPICES= cumin, coriander , fennel, turmeric

coconut water, soaked almonds- 5/da

HERBAL TEA= triphala, licoroce, brahmi, amla

WHAT TO AVOID COMPLETELY -fried, oily, junk, spicy food - cold food and drinks - sugar, chocolates, sweets -non veg - milk with salty spicy - pizza, burger, cheese -ice creams= block pores , increase kappa

YOGA AND PRANAYAM

YOGA ASANA -sarvangasana= increase blood flow to head/face - halasana= detoxes internal ones - matsyasana= improves skin tone, hair circulation - pavanmuktasana= improves gut health -adho mukha svanasana= strengthen follicles and detox head - ustrasana= stimulates hormones, increase oxygen

PRACTICE 30 MIN DAILY IN MORNING ON EMPTY STOMACH

PRANAYAM(DAILY 15 MIN) -Anulom Vilom= 10 mins, balances doshas, improves oxygenation -sheetlai= 5 min cooling, pitta reducing - bhramari= 5 min reduces stress, balances hormones

DAILY HOME REMEDIES

ACNE= dab honey + turmeric on pimples leave 15 min

DARK MARKS= use licorice(yashtimadhu) + milk paste

OILY SKIN= wipe face with rose water+ lemon cotton pad

HAIRFALL= apply paste of soaked fenugreek seeds on scalp

BEARD PATCHES= apply castor oil mix daily

DAILY DETOX= Drink coriander seed water, 1 tsp boiled in 1 cup water , every morning

FINALLY -treating acne+hairfall+scars is not just topical= it’s an internal balance -ayurveda treats root causes, not symptoms only

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY FOR 3MONTHS

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Neemghan vati Kaishore guggulu- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Khadira aristha- 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Avoid spicy sour non veg foods Drink plenty of fluids

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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise and Shirsasan. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Neem 2-0-2 Tab.Saptamrut lauh 2-0-2 Tab.Amypure 2-0-2 Purodil gel for local application.

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Hi parth this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…did you tried any medicine to your face which is suitable for your skin… Since how many days are you suffering from?? Are you taking any medicine right now?

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Diet & Detox (follow for 21 days at least):

✅ Eat:

Warm homecooked food: moong dal, lauki, daliya, oats

Seeds: pumpkin, flax, chia (1 tsp daily)

Fruits: papaya, pomegranate, apple (avoid banana/mango for now)

Herbal teas: Neem tea, CCF tea (Cumin + Coriander + Fennel)

🚫 Avoid:

Sugar, dairy (milk/cheese), white bread, biscuits

Fried, spicy, or packaged foods

Cold drinks, coffee, smoking, alcohol

💧Drink 2.5–3 litres of water, add few neem leaves or mint in bottle for natural detox.


🧴 3. External Skincare Routine (Morning + Night):

Morning Routine:

1. Face wash: Salicylic acid or tea tree based face wash (like Minimalist or Mamaearth)

2. Toner: Rose water + few drops of neem juice

3. Moisturizer: Use aloe vera gel (pure) or light non-comedogenic moisturizer

4. Sunscreen: Use SPF 30+ daily even indoors

Night Routine:

1. Cleanse: Same face wash

2. Apply: Mix 2 drops of Kumkumadi oil + 1 tsp aloe gel — massage gently

3. Spot treatment: Multani mitti + neem powder + rose water on pimples, 15 min, then wash


🧖‍♂️ 4. Weekly Skin & Hair Detox (2x per week):

✅ For Bacne & Shoulders:

Take Neem leaves powder + multani mitti + turmeric paste

Apply on back and shoulders 20 min before bath

Bath with neem water (boil neem leaves and add to bathing water)

✅ Hair & Beard Mask (1–2x/week):

Mix: Bhringraj oil + Coconut oil + few drops rosemary oil

Warm slightly and massage into scalp & beard

Leave overnight or 2 hours before bath


🧘‍♂️ 5. Lifestyle Habits:

Sleep: 7–8 hrs (11 PM max bedtime)

Exercise: 30 min brisk walk or yoga daily (reduces inflammation)

Breathing practices: Do Anulom Vilom and Sheetali Pranayama for skin cooling

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Don’t worry parth, First of all avoid excessive spicy,sour,salty and guru ahar(heavy to digest),oily food etc… And start taking1.Mahamanjishtadi kwath 15 ml with 30 ml of lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.khadirarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 3.Aarogyavardhini vati 1-0-1 4.Gandhak rasayana 1-0-1 5.Neem ras 10ml in a cup of lukewarm water once in a day… Follow up after 30 days…

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You’ll definitely get relief…

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Based on your detailed description — which includes pimples and acne over the face, neck, shoulders (front & back), oily T-zone, scars, black marks, patchy beard, and hair fall — it’s clear that the imbalance is not just superficial. Ayurveda sees such conditions as a manifestation of deeper doshic imbalances, particularly involving Pitta and Kapha, along with Rakta (blood) and Meda (fat tissue) dushti.

This Might Be Happening (According to Ayurveda) Pitta Imbalance: Pitta governs heat, metabolism, and inflammatory processes. Its aggravation (due to spicy food, stress, or poor sleep) often leads to acne, redness, and scars. Kapha Accumulation: Excess Kapha contributes to oiliness, clogged pores, and slow healing, especially in the T-zone and upper back. Rakta Dushti (Impure Blood): Leads to chronic skin breakouts, pigmentation, and scarring. Weak Digestion & Toxin Build-Up (Ama): Poor gut health can cause internal toxins, which reflect through the skin and hair — worsening acne, marks, and hair loss. Asthi & Majja Dhatu Imbalance: Patchy beard and hair thinning often arise from imbalance in deeper tissues — bone (Asthi) and nervous (Majja) — both nourished by a strong digestive system.

External Treatments: 1. Herbal Ubtan (for Acne, Pigmentation & Oil Control)

Ingredients: Manjishtha + Daruharidra + Lodhra

Mix with fresh Aloe vera (juice) to form a smooth paste

Apply on face, neck, and shoulders 2–3x/week

Leave for 15–20 mins (don’t over-dry), then wash with lukewarm water 2. Post-Ubtan Application (for Scars & Marks)

Use Shatadhouta Ghrita (100x washed ghee) or Kumkumadi Taila

Apply lightly over scars and dark spots daily at night Internal Support (To be taken under Ayurvedic supervision) 1. Herbal Decoction – 40 ml twice daily Prepare using Bhringraj, Bibhitaki, Amalaki, Shikakai, Ashwagandha, manjishtha 2. Neem Vati – 2 tablets twice daily 3. Avipatikar Churna – 3 gm at bedtime with lukewarm water

Pathya (Diet) Recommendations ✅ Favour:

Warm, home-cooked food with ghee

Green leafy vegetables (esp. bitter), moong dal, barley

Amla (Indian gooseberry), turmeric, fennel, coriander

Herbal teas (jeera, tulsi, or neem)

❌ Avoid:

Spicy, fermented, fried, or oily foods

Cold drinks, curd, cheese, or packaged snacks

Incompatible food combinations (milk + salt, fruits + dairy, etc.)

Late-night meals, irregular eating, and screen exposure at night

Lifestyle Tips Practice Pranayama (especially Anulom Vilom & Sheetali) daily

Avoid touching/scrubbing acne-prone skin

Maintain regular sleep-wake cycles

Wash face 2–3x daily with lukewarm water only

Avoid chemical-based cosmetics and harsh scrubs

While acne, hair fall, and pigmentation can feel persistent and frustrating, Ayurveda views these as signs of internal imbalance that can be corrected with time, care, and consistency. Your skin and hair can return to balance — but the key lies in addressing the root cause, not just the surface.

I strongly recommend consulting an Ayurvedic physician for personalized guidance, as individual Prakriti, diet, and lifestyle play a big role in response to treatment.

Wishing you glowing skin, healthy hair, and lasting confidence ahead.

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Your symptoms appear to be primarily due to raktha dushti. So internal purification is essential. Ayurvedic medicines can be helpful, along with specific dietary and lifestyle modification to prevent further vitiation of Raktha.

1. Manjishtadi kashayam 15 ml+ 45 ml lukewarm water twice daily before food. 2. Kaisora guggulu 1-0-1 with kashayam. 3. Khadirarishtam 15 ml twice daily after food. 4. Arogyavardhini vati 1 after food.

5. Eladi choornam with warm water for external application over face. 6. Nalpamaram boiled water can be used for bath. 7. For hair fall - regular head massage with ksheerabala tailam for 15 minutes.

Include green leafy vegetables 🌿 and cooling fruits like pomegranate, 🍇 grapes, watermelon🍉, Amla etc.

Avoid excess salty and spicy 🔥 foods, fermented foods, alcohol, carbonated drinks, etc

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hello Parth Mehta, on looking at everything — the acne, oily skin, black marks, full-face breakouts, back and shoulder acne, patchy beard, and hair fall — this clearly shows a Pitta-Kapha imbalance. In Ayurveda, we call this a condition of Rakta Dushti + Mamsa Dhatu dusthi, which means your blood is overheated and carrying toxins (Pitta) while your skin and oil channels (Kapha) are clogged. When digestion isn’t clear and Agni (fire) becomes irregular, it leads to Ama formation (toxic build-up) which tries to exit through your skin. That’s why you’re seeing pimples with pus, oiliness, and dark marks left behind. Also, hair fall and patchy beard show your Rasa-Rakta-Mamsa dhatus are weak — so tissues aren’t getting proper nourishment. This is reversible — but you need to treat the root cause inside, not just creams. Once your blood is cooled, digestion corrected, and skin channels cleared, you’ll notice visible relief from acne and hair problems.

Prescription (Shodhana + Shamana Chikitsa)

Manjishta capsule – 1 capsule twice daily after food Neem tablet – 1 tablet in morning empty stomach Avipattikar churna – 1 tsp with warm water at night Sarivadyasava – 15 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily after food Kumkumadi lepam – Apply on marks every night and rinse in morning Neelibhringadi taila – Apply on scalp and beard daily, leave overnight

Diet Guidelines

Avoid curd, fried food, bakery items, cheese, sour fruits, and excess non-veg Strictly no sugar-loaded items like chocolates, pastries, carbonated drinks Avoid tea/coffee for 4 weeks — instead take coriander seed water or jeera water Eat warm, fresh food: moong dal, lauki, pumpkin, ridge gourd, thin rice kanji Add turmeric, coriander, and cumin regularly to food Drink warm water only — avoid fridge water, juices, and milk at night Have dinner by 7:30 pm, sleep by 10:30 pm daily Weekly 1 day light fasting or fruit-only day if comfortable

Investigations (if not done recently)

CBC FBS/PPBS (to rule out insulin resistance if acne is severe) Serum DHEAS and Testosterone (if beard is patchy and acne is hormonal) Vitamin D3, B12 USG Abdomen (to check if PCOD or fatty liver is linked)

This condition needs 6–8 weeks of focused care and you will start seeing a real change within 2–3 weeks if followed properly.

If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, regards, Dr.Karthika.

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Acne, hairfall, is very common at your age, so please donot worry Take Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water will help reduce acne problem Take khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water, will work as a blood purifier Use paste made with manjista powder+ turmeric powder+ multani mitti+ rough besan, mix with rose water apply twice weekly on acne areas keep for 15 minutes and wash with clean tapid water Take kamdudharas 1-0-1 will create an alkaline based in stomach. Apply amla oil twice weekly on scalp keep overnight and wash with mild herbal shampoo. Once your acne problem comes under control, many other problems too will improve. Avoid processed, spicy sugary junk food. Include seasonal fruits and seasonal vegetables in your diet. Drink fresh lime water with black salt and roasted jeera powder, and coconut water when ever possible

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It sounds like you’re dealing with quite a range of skin and hair concerns. Let’s address them considering Ayurveda’s time-tested principles.

For acne and pimples on oily areas like your face, neck, and shoulders, ayurveda points toward a Pitta and Kapha imbalance. To balance Pitta, reduce oily, spicy, and fermented foods while focusing on a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and cooling herbs like coriander and fennel. You can apply a paste of sandalwood and rose water to the affected areas to soothe inflammation and cool the skin. Wash your face twice daily with lukewarm water and avoid harsh soaps that can strip natural oils or increase Pitta aggravation.

To deal with acne scars and black marks, use a paste of turmeric and honey. Turmeric, known for its antiseptic properties, aids in reducing pigmentation and speeding up skin healing. Apply this mixture to the scars, leave it for about 15 minutes, then rinse. Consistency is key here, apply it daily or at least thrice a week.

Hair fall and patchy beard issues may signal a Vata imbalance. A regular scalp massage using coconut or sesame oil enriched with Amla or Bringraj can help strengthen hair roots and stimulate growth. Do this 2-3 times a week. Also, consume a diet high in proteins, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Meditation and stress-reduction techniques such as daily yoga or pranayama can also balance Vata, benefiting hair health.

Lifestyle factors such as irregular sleep patterns, excessive stress, and poor diet can exacerbate these conditions. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep and maintain a balanced diet that supports your dosha constitution. Hydration is fundamental too, ensuring you drink adequate water helps maintain skin health.

If these concerns persist or worsen, it might be prudent to consult a dermatologist or a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized guidance. They can offer targeted therapies and more specific guidance tailored to your unique constitution and condition. Remember, changes in diet and lifestyle take time to manifest improvements, so patience and consistency are key.

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HELLO PARAM MEHTA,

For skin and hair issues-pimples, acne, scars, black marks, and hairfall - an ayurvedic approach aims to balance the doshas(primarily pitta and kapha in this case), detoxify the system, and promote healthy skin and hair through medicines, diet and lifestyle

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) NEEM CAPSULES= 1 cap morning empty stomach for 2-3 months

2) MANJISTHADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water after lunch and dinner for 2 months

3) KAISHOR GUGGULU= 2 tabs after meals twice daily for 6 weeks

4) BHRINGARAJ CAPSULES= 1 cap after breakfast for 3 months

5) AMALAKI POWDER= 1 tsp empty stomach in morning for 3 months

6) ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES= 1 cap at night with warm milk for 2 months

TOPICAL APPLICATIONS

-Multani mitta+ neem + rose water pack= apply for 15-20 mins on face for 2-3 times/week

-Kumkumadi taila= 3-5 drops on clean face every night

-Bhringaraj oil= apply to scalp, leave for 1-2 hours 2-3 times/week

DIET pitta and kapha balancing diet -avoid oily, spicy, fried, and junk foods - cut down on dairy (except buttermilk ) , sugar, and fermented foods

INCLUDE -warm water with lemon in morning -fresh fruits like pomegranate, papaya -green leafy vegetables -amla juice(1-2 tsp/day)

LIFESTLYE TIPS -practice pranayam (Anulom Vilom, sheetali) for stress and detox - sleep early and rise early- regulate hormones -avoid heavy, oily creams on face - wash face 2-3 times/day with cleanser

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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