I am getting a lots of acne on my face from the last 2-3 months - #26109

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… **APPLY NEEM BARK LEPA OVER YOUR ACNE. Follow up after 30 days… Don’t worry Richa…

hello Richa choudhuri, You’re 22, and when acne and scars persist despite trying various remedies, it’s a clear sign that the root cause lies deeper inside your system, not just on the surface. According to Ayurveda, your Rakta (blood), Rasa (plasma), and Pitta dosha are out of balance, leading to chronic inflammation, excess oil, clogged pores, and stubborn post-acne marks.

Even DIYs can sometimes worsen sensitive or inflamed skin if the internal heat (Pitta) and toxins (Ama) are not cleared. You don’t just need external creams you need internal blood purification, gut detox, and skin cell nourishment.

1. Internal Medicines (6–8 weeks): Manjishtadi Kashayam – 15 ml with 45 ml warm water twice a day before meals Saribadyasava – 20 ml + 20 ml water after lunch and dinner Kaishor Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (to clear acidity and bowels) Nimbadi Churna – ½ tsp daily with warm water for deep blood cleansing

2. External Care: Kumkumadi Taila – apply 3 drops at night with a gentle massage, wash off after 1 hour Multani Mitti + Rosewater + Sandalwood powder – apply 3 times/week for oil balance and cooling Fresh Aloe vera gel (raw) – apply in morning, 15 mins before face wash Steam with Neem leaves once a week to open and clean pores

3. Diet & Daily Routine: Avoid: Spicy, fried, sour foods, sugar, milk, paneer, curd, cheese, chocolate, and junk food Eat: Warm, fresh home-cooked food. Include lauki, moong dal, beetroot, neem, turmeric Drink 1 tsp of turmeric powder + pinch of black pepper in warm water daily Soak 5 almonds + 5 raisins + 2 dates overnight – eat in the morning

Sleep before 11 PM and get minimum 7 hrs Never skip meals, especially breakfast Wash face 2x/day with a mild herbal cleanser (neem, tulsi, or licorice-based) Practice Sheetali and Bhramari pranayama in morning to cool mind and body Drink plenty of warm water; avoid ice-cold drinks

Investigations (if not done recently): Vitamin D3 Vitamin B12 Serum Ferritin Hormonal Profile (FSH, LH, DHEAS, Testosterone) Blood sugar fasting/postprandial CBC

With consistency, your acne and scars can be healed from the inside out. Ayurveda doesn’t just suppress the pimples it corrects your gut, hormones, blood, and skin gently and permanently.

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

Acne and their scars can indeed be challenging, especially if you have tried various approaches without genuine results. According to Ayurveda, imbalances in the doshas, particularly Pitta and Kapha, can contribute to breakout and subsequent scarring. To address this from the inside, it’s crucial to balance these doshas through dietary and lifestyle changes. Focus on a diet that is light and reduces heat in the body—think cooling foods like cucumbers, cilantro, and coriander. Avoid spicy, oily, and fermented foods, which can aggravate Pitta.

Hydration is key as well, drink plenty of water and consider having fresh aloe vera juice in the morning. Trikatu powder (a combination of black pepper, long pepper, and ginger) can help improve digestion and eliminate toxins - take it in small doses, like a quarter teaspoon with honey, preferably on an empty stomach.

Externally, for scars, applying a paste made from sandalwood powder mixed with rose water can soothe inflammation and encourage skin healing. Mix them to form a smooth paste, apply it to the face, then rinse after 15-20 minutes. Turmeric and besan (gram flour) masks, applied a few times a week, can also reduce scars over time. Just combine a tablespoon of turmeric with two tablespoons of besan and enough yogurt to form a paste.

Consider a daily routine of gentle cleansing and moisturizing with non-comedogenic products. Detoxifying the skin can mean reducing the use of chemical-laden skincare; rely instead on natural remedies. Neem oil, used moderately, can further help in reducing acne due to its antibacterial properties.

Stress and poor sleep can exacerbate acne, so practicing yoga, pranayama, and meditation can be tremendously beneficial in reducing stress levels and improving overall health while aiding in internal dosha balance. Ensure consistent sleep patterns.

If conditions persist or worsen, consulting with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized treatment would be prudent. They might recommend specific treatments like Panchakarma or suggest detailed analysis based on your specific prakriti or constitution.