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Acne and pigmentation problem which is very stubborn , How to cure it in less time
Skin and Hair Disorders
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Acne and pigmentation problem which is very stubborn , How to cure it in less time - #31268

Lavi

How to cure acne and pigmentation which is old and also active pimples I have been facing problems for 4 years and it's probably because of dandruff, i have acne on my back shoulder, and chest as well when i wash hair i get 3-4 new pimples, i tried tretnion, homeopathic and many things but nothing works completely.

Age: 18
Chronic illnesses: No
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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Tab. Neem 2-0-2 Tab. Manjistha 2-0-2 Purodil gel for local application. Avoid daily oiling on scalp.

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1.Kaishore guggulu 2 tab twice daily after meals 2.Manjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily before meals 3.Neemghana vati 2 tab twice daily after meals

- Kumkumadi Tailam: Apply at night on affected areas - Mulethi + Rose Water + Turmeric: Use as a face pack 2–3 times/week - Triphala decoction wash: Gentle cleansing for inflamed skin

🧘 Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid spicy, oily, and junk food - Eat cooling foods: cucumber, coconut water, pomegranate - Practice Sheetali Pranayama and Bhramari daily - Stay hydrated and sleep well

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Namaste Lavi, Your stubborn acne, pigmentation, and pimples on face, back, and chest are due to Pitta–Kapha imbalance and Rakta Dushti (impure blood), worsened by scalp dandruff. Ayurveda corrects this by purifying blood, improving digestion, and balancing doshas, along with external care.

Ayurvedic Treatment Plan

Internal Medicines (under physician guidance)

Mahamanjishthadi Kashaya – 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily with equal warm water.

Raktashodhaka Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after food.

Gandhaka Rasayana – 2 tablets twice daily.

Triphala powder – ½ tsp at bedtime with lukewarm water.

External Care

Morning

Apply face pack of Manjistha + Masoor dal + raw milk for 10–15 minutes, gently scrub off and wash.

After washing, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen even if indoors.

Night

Apply Acne Fite Cream over pimples and pigmented marks.

Scalp & Hair

Apply Dhurdhurpatradi Taila 2–3 times a week, leave for 1–2 hours.

Wash scalp with Triphala decoction and then with Lumina shampoo.

Lifestyle & Diet Advice

Take cooling, light foods: fruits, vegetables, moong dal, buttermilk.

Avoid fried, oily, sour, spicy, and junk foods.

Stay hydrated; keep bowel habits regular.

Maintain good sleep routine; avoid late nights.

Wash face after hair wash to prevent new pimples.

Never squeeze pimples – it worsens pigmentation.

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Hello Lavi, The condition of hair and skin are indicators of our overall health. Changes in hair texture, appearance, or growth rate, as well as skin’s color, texture, and presence of rashes or lesions, can reflect underlying health issues. So, internal medicine and external treatment both are needed. Treatment - 1. Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after meal 2. Mahamanjisthadi kwath 30ml with 30 ml water twice a day after meal 3. Amalaki rasayan+ Black sesame seed powder - 1 tsp with water twice a day before meal 4. Rogan Badam oil -2-2 drops in each nostril either in the morning empty stomach or at bedtime. 5. Apply Aloe vera gel after cleaning the face with rosewater 6. Apply kumkumadi tel on face before bedtime

Follow these - 1. Adequate amount of water 2. Eat antioxidant rich food like amla, beans, green tea, spinach etc 3. Clean your towel and pillowcase every week 4. Avoid using makeup or some chemical product especially before sleeping. 5. Boil 1 spoon of triphla powder in 2 glasses of water,let it cool then use this for hairwash once a week. 6. Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling etc.

Yoga - 1. Anulom vilom 2. Sheetali 3. Sheetkari 4. Adhomukhashavasan 5. Uttanasan Follow this treatment plan and review after 15 days. Take care Lavi Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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No need to worry,

First of all avoid excessive spicy, sour,salty, oily food,sesame seeds etc.

Start taking these medications, 1.Khadirarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.Kaishore guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing. 3.Gandhak rasayana 1-1-1 4.Neem ghan vati 1-1-1

Follow up after 45 days.

If you have any doubt ,feel free to ask.

Take care 😊

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj

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HELLO LAVI,

At age 18, pimples, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone are very common . In modern terms, this happens because -oil (sebum) glands are overactive -dead skin + oil block pores -> pimples form -bacteria cause inflammation -pimples leave scars or pigmentation if picked or deep and uneven skin tone

In Ayurveda, your problem is mainly due to -Kapha dosha= produce excess oil/greasiness causes acne -Pitta dosha= causes heat, redness, inflammation -Rakta dhatu= gets impure, leading to pigmentation and uneven skin

So, your acne is Kapha-pitta rakta imbalance

TREATMENT GOALS -Shodhana= remove excess toxins and balance kapha-pitta -Shamana)pacification)= control oil, reduce pimples, redness, scars -Rasayana (rejuvination)= improve skin glow, repair scars, even tone -Lifestyle regulation= prevent recurrence

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) NIMBA GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =purifies blood, reduces pimples, decreases oiliness

2) GANDHAK RASAYAN= 250 mg 1 tab twice daily after meals =improves skin immunity, heals acne faster, reduces infection

3) MANJISTHA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water at night =powderful blood purifier, reduces pigmentation, brightens skin

4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with lukewarm water at bedtime =detoxifies, improves digestion and bowel movement

5) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily with lukewarm water =balances pitta-kapha, improves liver function-> clears skin toxins

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1) CLEANSING= wash fasce 2-3 times daily with herbal face wash (neem, turmeric, aloe vera). Avoid harsh chemical soaps

2) FACE PACKS (2-3 times per week) -Multani mitti + Rose water + Neem powder= for oil control and pimples -Sandalwood + Turmeric + Rose water= for pigmentation and redness

3) SPOT APPLICATION= fresh aloe vera or neem paste on active pimples

4) FOR SCARS/PIGMENTATION = apply Kumkumadi Taila gently on scars at night (avoid on active pimples)

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -Sleep= 7-8 hours, avoid late nights -Avoid touching or squeezing pimples -Keep hair clean (oil and dandruff worsen acne) -Wash pillow covers and towels regularly -Avoid unnecessary cosmetics and heavy creams

DIET

AVOID= oily, fried, junk food, chocolates, excess milk/curd/cheese, very spicy food, carbonated drinks

PREFER -warm, light, easily digestible food -fresh vegetables bitter ones like karela, methi, neem leaves are best -fruits like apple, papaya, guava, pomegranate (avoid very sweet Fruits like banana , mango) -drink lukewarm water or coriander/fennel - infused water -take 1 tsp flaxseeds daily (reduces inflammation)

YOGA ASANA -bhujangasana -sarvangasana -matsyasana -dhanurasana =improves blood circulation and hormonal balance

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances doshas -Sheetali/sheetakari= cools down pitta (heat) -Kapalbhati (gentle, not forceful)= improves digestion and detox

MEDITATION= stress worsens acne- practice daily 10 min

HOME REMEDIES -Apply honey + cinnamon paste weekly (kills acne bacteria) -Apply lemon juice + rose water for pigmentation avoid on active pimples -steam face with neem leaves water once a week -drink turmeric + warm water daily in morning 1/2 tsp -apply raw potato juice on scars and dark spots

-Your condition is not dangerous but needs patience and discipline -Ayurveda focuses on long term balance, not quick fixes -Internal cleansing+ external care + proper food + lifestyle= permenant relief -Do not expect overnight results= usually 2-3 months are needed for visible improvement, and 6 months for scars/pigmentation -avoid switching products/remedies frequently stay consistent.

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Mix manjista powder+ turmeric powder+multani mitti+ besan powder mix with rose water and apply on face, keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water, do this twice weekly. Apply kumkumadi cream on face at night before bedtime Avoid processed fatty fast sugary fried street foods. Apply Gunjadi oil on scalp twice weekly

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Simple Remedies

1. Prepare paste from turmeric and milk of Calotropis procera, apply on the affected area.

2. Apply the paste prepared from turmeric & sandal wood with rose water.

3. Apply the paste of Terminalia Arjuna.

4. Make a paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) with raw milk. Apply on pimples and black heads leave on for 20 minutes.

1.)Arogyavardhini rasa-500mg +gandhaka rasayana-500mg +khadira Churna-2gm +nimbadi Churna-2gm- 1 hr after food

2.) Manjishtadi Taila or Kumku-madi Taila (external) apply v2 times

3.) Syrup- raktashodhaka-20ml after food with water 2 times

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Understanding your concerns may be tied to underlying factors such as dandruff, this indicates a need to balance the doshas, specifically focusing on Pitta and Kapha. Acne and pigmentation can be persistent, but Ayurveda offers several strategies to address these issues holistically.

First, focusing on your diet can be crucial. To balance Pitta, avoid spicy, oily, and fermented foods. Opt for a diet rich in fresh, cooling fruits, like pears and melons, and consume vegetables such as zucchini and asparagus. Try including bitter greens like kale. For Kapha, reducing dairy and sugar can be beneficial. Drink warm, not cold, water throughout the day to help digest toxins (ama).

Incorporating specific herbs like Neem and Turmeric, known for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, can be helpful. Consider taking Neem capsules thrice daily, ideally on an empty stomach, and use turmeric in cooking or mix with milk as a nighttime drink to aid healing.

For topical application, a face and body pack using a mix of chickpea flour (besan), a pinch of turmeric, and milk can help reduce active lesions and pigmentation. Apply this mixture on acne-prone areas once a week, and leave it for about 20 minutes.

Dandruff can exacerbate skin issues, so treat it with oils like coconut or neem oil before washing hair. This can significantly reduce inflammation.

Daily routine matters a lot for skin health, ensure you’re following a consistent cleansing routine. Avoid over-washing, which might irritate your skin. Use la mild herbal soap or natural cleanser while bathing. To clean acne-prone areas like your back and shoulders, a scrub made from oats and warm water works wonders.

Physical activity is important to relieve stress and improve circulation. Include moderate exercises like brisk walking or yoga for at least half an hour daily. Sun exposure should be minimized during the peak hours. Meditation can also aid in stress reduction, balancing hormones.

If symptoms persist despite these changes, consider consulting an Ayurvedic physician for personalized treatment, as persistent issues might need panchakarma therapy or more guidance. Regular follow-ups would further ensure modifications as your condition improves.

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Neemtulsi tab 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi kwath - 15 ml with water twice daily Alovera gel to be applied Avoid spicy sour fermented foods

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Neemghan vati Kaishore guggulu- One tablet twice daily after food with warm water Khadira aristha-2 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Apply aloe vera gel daily Drink plenty of fluids Avoid spicy, sore processed food

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Addressing acne and pigmentation, especially when they’ve lingered for years, requires a considered approach rooted in understanding the underlying imbalances. It seems like you might be dealing with an imbalance in the Kapha and Pitta doshas. Dandruff and acne often indicate excess toxins (ama) and heat in the body, affecting the skin’s clarity and health. Here’s a step-by-step approach:

1. Diet Adjustments: Focus on a Pitta-Kapha pacifying diet. Reduce intake of oily, spicy, and processed foods. Incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Drink warm water with a dash of lemon in the morning to aid digestion and detoxify your system. Avoid dairy products, as they can sometimes provoke acne.

2. Herbal Remedies: Consider taking Neem and Turmeric. Both have powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties that can improve skin health. You can take these either in capsule form or as a part of your diet. Consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for dosages.

3. External Applications: Apply a gentle paste of sandalwood (chandan) and rose water on the affected areas, leaving it on for 20 minutes before washing it off. This can help soothe inflammation and reduce pigmentation.

4. Hair Care: Since dandruff might be a contributing factor, try massaging your scalp with warm neem oil before washing your hair. Use a mild, herbal shampoo to cleanse hair and prevent dandruff from spreading to your skin.

5. Lifestyle: Manage stress levels, as stress can exacerbate acne. Include daily practices like yoga and pranayama to balance doshas. Ensure adequate sleep to support skin renewal processes.

6. Ensure hydration: Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily to aid in flushing out toxins.

If these measures bring no relief or if the problem seems to worsen, seek immediate consultation with a healthcare professional to rule out other underlying conditions. The persistence and widespread nature of your acne indicate an internal imbalance that may require a more tailored approach.

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