High Leukocytes & Skin Damage After Sun – Possible Pitta Aggravation? - #26132

Yes Alla, Pitta is responsible for skin color, luster, and metabolism. When balanced, Redness subsides,Inflammation decreases,Moisture returns, Fine lines can reduce with proper rasayanasupport Avoid: Spicy, oily, sour, fermented foods Tomatoes, garlic, onions, vinegar Tea, coffee, alcohol Favor eating Sweet, bitter, astringent tastes (coconut, cucumber, ghee in moderation) *Aloe vera juice (10 ml in the morning with water) *Buttermilk with cumin and mint *Pomegranate, melon, apples *Herbal Support – Manjishtadi Kwath – 20 ml with water twice daily – Guduchi Satva – 500 mg twice daily – Chandanasava or Chandraprabha Vati – if urinary issues persist

Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Manjistha 2-0-2 Tab.Yashtimadhu 2-0-2

This could be possibly sun allergy and immune system mistakenly attacked your healthy skin cells. Pitta malfunction is occured and it is to be cleared and controlled to normalcy. You can try- Usheerasava / sharibadyasava internally 3 tsp twice after food Drum stick leaf paste / raktha chandana paste can use for local application. One time virechana / purgation therapy will be helpful under strict supervision of a doctor. Vetiver /ushira can be used to boil water and drink it after cooled and filtered. Avoid sunlight and try using soothing activities and food Use more of fruits and juices

Don't worry dear, You are right that aggravated pitta is responsible for this. First of all avoid excessive spicy, sour, salty food etc. And start taking1.Chandanasava 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.Giloyghanvati 1-1-1 3.chandraprabhavati1-1-1 **Daily drink SHADANGPAANIYAM... 4.Haridrakhand 1tsf with lukewarm milk twice in a day. 5.Manasmitragullika 1-0-1 Follow up after 45 days...

hello alla, Yes, your understanding is very close to the Ayurvedic view excess sun exposure, especially in a person with light, sensitive skin and Pitta-prone constitution, can absolutely aggravate Pitta dosha and trigger systemic issues that go beyond the skin. Practical , In summer 2024, you likely experienced severe Pitta vriddhi (aggravation) from intense sun exposure without protection. This not only overheated your bhrajaka pitta (the subtype of Pitta in the skin), but also disturbed Ranjaka Pitta (liver-associated) and Sadhaka Pitta (mind-related). The painful urination could have been an early sign of Pitta in Mutravaha srotas (urinary channel), and the skin issues, irritability, and persistent leukocytosis are signs of deeper Pitta vitiation with low-grade inflammatory load. Yes, sun exposure in vulnerable individuals can disturb the rakta dhatu, leading to skin sensitivity, redness, premature aging signs (like fine lines), and heat in the blood which in turn triggers immune dysregulation, hence the high WBC count. If you cool down the Pitta, reduce internal inflammation, and nourish the blood and skin, your skin can absolutely improve, and your immunity can settle into balance. Internal Medicines (6–8 weeks minimum): Sarivadyasava – 20 ml + 20 ml water twice daily after meals Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet after food, twice daily Amalaki Rasayana – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water or ghee Guduchi + Neem Churna – ½ tsp each, once daily with warm water (or as capsule) Mukta Pishti (if emotionally irritable or heat in eyes/head) – 125 mg in morning with rose water External Care (Face + Body): Kumkumadi Taila for face – apply at night gently Eladi Taila or Nalparamadi Taila for body massage 2–3 times/week Final rinse after bath: Water boiled with Triphala + Neem leaves Face pack (once a week): Multani mitti + sandalwood + rose water + pinch of turmeric Diet and Daily Routine: Start day with 1 tsp ghee + warm water Use coconut water, barley water, or amla juice 3–4 times/week Eat pitta-soothing foods: bottle gourd, ash gourd, moong dal, cucumber, rice, pumpkin Avoid: Tomatoes, curd, fried food, spicy food, mustard, pickles Sleep before 10:30 PM Morning exposure to soft sun is good, but avoid direct midday sun Investigations (If Not Recently Done): CBC with Differential Count ESR, CRP Liver function test Urine routine + culture ANA / Autoimmune screen (if WBC remains elevated after 3–4 months) Yes this is a Pitta-rakta dushti likely triggered by sun and lifestyle mismatch. It is correctable with herbs, ghee-based rasayanas, cooling routines, and time. Your skin will gradually regain tone, clarity, and softness, and the immune markers should settle as the body cools internally. If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Dr. Karthika

Name of medicine & dose 1.Chandrakala rasa-500mg +Svarnamakshika bhasma-250mg + Pravala pishti-200mg +Arogyavardhini rasa-250mg - before food 3 times a day with ghee 2.Sarivadyasava + Chandanasava- 4 tsf after food 3 times with water 3.Manjishthadi Taila or Kumkmadi Taila For massage 2 times Simple Remedies 1. Apply milk cream, honey and aloe vera gel regularly. 2. Instill 2 drops of Anu Taila in each nostril daily. 3. To tighten and refine skin pores, whip an egg white and apply it to your face. After 15-20 minutes (if you can still breathe), rinse it off with water. 4. To remove dead surface skin cells and improve skin texture, Japanese women gently rub a small handful of dry short-grain rice against their faces. 5. To cleanse the pores, rub mashed tomato over your face. Diet and Lifestyle Pathya Revitalizing diets: Take gooseberry fruit, carrot, spinach, apple, almond, berries, milk, cow's ghee, green gram. Exercise, drink enough fluids, and get adequate sleep. Use sunscreen. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) number of 15 or higher. Apathya Avoid excess use of cosmetics especially chemical based. Limit time in the sun. Wear protective clothing. Avoid tanning. Avoid junk food, fast food and foods containing synthetic colors. Avoid alcohol and nicotine. Pressing your face against a pillow adds more wrinkles.

Hi avoid spicy foods masala pickle items, processed package foods Take more fruits and vegetables which give coolness to body Drink corriander crushed and soaked kept in night and consume on morning Avipathi choornam 1tsp with hot water at night Chandanasava+saribadyasava 15ml each thrice daily after food Use besan powder +milk or curd and apply on skin Use spf 50

These are the signs of aggravated pitta. Take giloy juice 15ml twice daily after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Apply aloevera gel before bedtime on alternate night, Kumkumadi oil on face on other alternate night. Drink fresh lime water, coconut water through out the day Avoid nonveg food, processed foods, spicy fried foods. Follow up after 1 month