Sounds like you’re dealing with a bit of a recurring issue here. Trust me, skin stuff can be really annoying. Given your descriptions and the fact it’s popping up where hair grows, it might be related to folliculitis or could be a reaction your skin’s having to something.
Let’s think Ayurvedically. Skin issues often tie back to an imbalance of the Pitta dosha, which governs heat and metabolism in the body. With symptoms like redness, inflammation, and itching, it does sound like there’s excessive heat or Pitta involved. We might also be looking at Ama, ya know, the toxic accumulation from undigested food, which can sometimes make things worse.
First off, cooling your system might help. Start by sipping on coriander seed tea or mint tea through the day. Simply boil a teaspoon of coriander seeds in a cup of water, strain, and sip. Or make mint tea by steeping fresh mint leaves in hot water. These are both calming and help reduce Pitta.
Dietary changes can also make a difference. Try avoiding spicy, oily, and fried foods for a bit. Maybe introduce more cooling foods like cucumber, coconut, and green veggies in your meals. Also, have you been drinking enough water? Keeping hydrated is super important!
On the external front, instead of the Acriderm, which you’re using already — why not try a Turmeric and Chickpea flour mask? Mix equal parts with water and apply it(avoing the eyes) for about 10-15 minutes, then wash off. Turmeric’s got these awesome antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Keep your face clean but don’t overdo it with harsh soaps. Opt for gentle cleansers. Another idea is using neem oil or neem-based products; they’re pretty good for skin health and controling infection.
If this doesn’t settles down, please see a dermatoogist or an ayurvedic practitioner in person. Recurring conditions shouldn’t be left unchecked though.
Best to address it from multiple fronts, yeah? Give these a shot and let me know how it go!
