I have acne,acne scars, blemishes,and dark spots is it curable naturally if yes how can I do at home to heal it - #31481
Actually I had tried so many medicines changed so many doctors...for my acne problem but nothg is working......the moment stop using the prescribed medicine the acne comes again ......and because I had done leeches treatment from ayurvedic dr. I got acne scars please help me to reduce it appearance and heal it naturally
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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
*Massage your face with NALPAMARADI OIL thrice in a week. *Massage your face with few drops of kumkumadi tailam at bed time only and then wash it off with cold water.
Follow up after 45 days.
If you have any doubt ,feel free to ask.
Take care đ
Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj
Hello Sapna
I can understand your concern about acne that keeps coming back, plus scars and marks. But yes, with natural & consistent care, you can heal acne and reduce scars/blemishes gradually. But dont worry we are here to help you outđ
â AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
âïž INTERNAL MEDICATION (balancing hormones, gut & skin)
1 Sarivasavam 30ml-0-30ml after food 2 Manjisthadi ks tab 2-0-2 after food 3 Tiktakam ghrita 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water
â DIET MODIFICATION (most important!)
Avoid: junk, fried, dairy, excess sweets, cold drinks. Include : warm home-cooked food, green vegetables, fruits (papaya, pomegranate, apple), soaked almonds/walnuts. Daily: 1 tsp flaxseed or chia seeds (balances hormones, reduces inflammation). Drink: 2.5â3 L lukewarm water.
â EXTERNAL. CARE
â For active acne (pimples):
đApply Neem + Tulsi paste (fresh leaves if possible, else powder + rose water) on acne spots, wash after 15 min.
đUse Multani mitti + rose water pack once a week (not daily; too drying).
â FOR SCARS AND BLEMEISHES
đApply Aloe vera gel (fresh or pure store-bought) overnight â daily.
đMix Sandalwood powder + rose water â apply 20 min, wash (3â4 times/week).
đKumkumadi tailam (Ayurvedic face oil) â 2â3 drops massage at night, wash after 1 hr (test on small area first since your skin is sensitive).
â For dark spots & marks:
Licorice (Mulethi) powder + honey pack on spots â helps lighten pigmentation.
Potato slice / juice dabbed on dark marks, 10 min daily.
â LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
Sleep: 7â8 hrs daily. Poor sleep = more acne. Stress management: Yoga, meditation, pranayama (deep breathing). Stress directly flares acne. Exercise: 30 min daily walk/exercise â balances hormones & clears skin. Never pick/squeeze acne â worsens scars.
â WHAT TO EXPECT
Active acne reduction: 1â2 months. Blemishes & dark spots lightening: 3â6 months. Scars softening/fading: 6â12 months (patience needed; natural healing is slower but safe).
Wish you a good healthđ
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
1.Neemghana vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Manjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily before meals 3.Arrogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Kumkumadi oil- 2-3 drops , massage gently at night
Apply a paste of mulethi powder + rose water, once daily
Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods: These aggravate Pitta and worsen acne. - Favor cooling foods: Cucumber, bottle gourd, coconut water, and leafy greens. - Stay hydrated: 10â12 glasses of water daily to flush toxins. - Sleep early: Skin heals best between 10 PM and 2 AM.
- Pranayama: Practice Sheetali and Anulom Vilom to cool the system. - Yoga: Gentle poses like Viparita Karani and Childâs Pose support detox and hormonal balance
Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid spicy sugary processed street foods. Mix Divya kanti lep with rose water and apply on face keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water.
Hello Sapna, Acne , pimples and other skin issues might be due to- 1. Pitta aggravation 2. Oily skin type 3. Intake of oily or junk food 4. Not taking proper care of your skin 5. Use of chemical loaded products 6. Chronic constipation 7. Hormonal imbalance Treatment - 1. Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after meal 2. Mahamanjisthadi kwath 30ml with 30 ml water twice a day after meal 3. Apply Aloe vera gel after cleaning the face with rosewater 4. Apply kumkumadi tel 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. Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling etc.
Yoga - 1. Anulom vilom 2. Sheetali 3. Sheetkari Regards, Dr. Anupriya
hello sapna ,
I hear you. Having acne that keeps coming back despite trying many medicines and even procedures like leech therapy can feel very discouraging. The fact that scars have formed makes it more emotionally draining. But donât worry with the right internal balance and gentle external care, your skin can slowly heal and scars can soften. Let me explain in a simple way.
Your skin is showing acne again and again because the root imbalance inside your body (mainly hormones + digestion) is not yet fully corrected. Thatâs why the moment you stop medicine, acne returns.
Since you had PCOS earlier, your skin is more sensitive to hormonal fluctuations. Past TB medicines and long treatments may also have weakened your digestion and skin healing. Scars appear because acne pores get inflamed and damaged deeply. So the plan should be: Correct digestion & hormones from inside. Prevent new pimples so no fresh scars form. Heal existing scars slowly with safe, natural methods.
1. Internal Medicines (to take regularly for 2â3 months) Saraswatarishta â 15 ml with equal water after meals, twice daily (balances hormones + digestion). Gandhak Rasayan â 1 tab twice daily after meals (purifies skin, reduces pus-filled acne). Manjishtadi Kwatha â 20 ml with equal water, twice daily before food (blood purifier, reduces marks). Aloe vera juice â 10 ml morning empty stomach (improves gut and skin healing).
2. External Care (gentle, no harsh products) Face wash: use plain green gram flour (moong dal powder) or masoor dal powder with water instead of soap. Scar care: apply Kumkumadi Taila (2â3 drops at night, massage gently). This gradually lightens scars and gives glow. For active acne: make paste of neem + turmeric powder with rose water, apply only on pimples (not whole face) once daily.
3. Food & Lifestyle Avoid oily, fried, very spicy foods and packed junk food. Reduce rice at night, prefer light dinner (moong dal soup, vegetable soup, chapati). Take more fresh vegetables, fruits, soaked almonds, and sesame seeds. Drink warm water through the day â avoids toxin build-up. Sleep 10â11 pm, as late-night sleep worsens hormones and acne.
Healing scars and preventing new acne takes patience â but it is possible. Ayurveda works gradually by correcting the root (hormones, digestion, and blood purification). If you follow this for 3â4 months consistently, you will notice: Pimples reducing in number. No new scars forming. Old scars slowly lightening.
Remember: scars never vanish overnight, but with Kumkumadi taila + internal balance, they fade naturally.
Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Neemghan vati Kaishore guggulu- One tablet each twice daily after food with warm water Khadira aristha Mahamanjistadi aristha-2 teaspoon each with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Kumkumadi tailam -to be done daily over a face Apply Alovera gel Drink plenty of fluids
Your acne is due to pitta-rakta dusthi(heat and toxins in blood) and scar remain because healing is incomplete after leech therapy ⊠Gandhaka rasayana 1-0-1 after food Mahamanjistadi kashayam 15ml-0-15ml with equal water after food Kumkumadi tailam - apply locally on scars at night
HELLO SAPNA,
From an Ayurvedic perspective, acne(known as Yuvan pidika) is primarily caused by an imbalance in the pitta dosha, PITTA- Inflammation, redness, burning, pus KAPHA- oily skin, comedones, whiteheads, cysts VATA- scarring, pigmentation, dryness
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS -impaired digestion->(Mandagni->Ama) -Blood impurities(rakta dushti) -Hormonal imbalance(especially in women) -Improper skin hygiene -Stress, lack of sleep, poor lifestyle
TREATMENT GOALS 1)balance pitta and clears toxins 2)improve digestion- agni deepana 3)blood purification- rakta sodhana 4)regulate hormones 5)promote skin healing and scar reduction
TREATMENT PLANNED FOR YOU
INTERNAL 1)GANDHAK RASAYANA- 1 tab twice daily after meals= 8-12 weeks continue
2)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals= 12 weeks
3)NIMBADI GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals= 8-12 weeks
4)MAHAMANJISTHADI KWATH- 20 ml+40 ml water twice daily before meals= 3+ months
5)SARIVADYASAVA- 15ml+equal water after meals twice daily= 2 months
PANCHAKARMA ADVISED IF FEASIBLE -VIRECHANA(purgation) -RAKTAMOKSHAANA(leech therapy) -NASYA(nasal drops)
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1)CLEANSER(daily use) -Triphala decoction(cooled)- use as a gentle wash -Neem water- antibacterial -Herbal face wash with turmeric, aloe, neem
2)FACEPACKS(2-3 TIMES/WEEK)
-multani mitti+ neem powder+ turmeric+ rose water= anti-acne, reduces oil, clears pores
-Sandalwood powder+milk+manjistha powder= for pigmentation, cooling effect
-Massor dal paste + milk or rose water= lightens acne scars
apply for 15-20 minutes, wash off with cool water.
3)OILS FOR ACNE MARKS AND GLOW -KUMKUMADI TAILA- scar reduction, pigmentation lightening, glow -JATYADI TAILA(if active acne present)- anti-inflammatory, heals eruptions -NEEM OIL(DILUTED)- potent antibacterial
apply thin layer before bed
DIET:-
EAT -BITTER AND ASTRINGENT TASTES- neem, bitter gourd, amla, bottle gourd -COOLING FOODS- coconut water, cucumber, coriander -FRUITS- amla, pomegranate, guava, apple -WHOLE GRAINS- red rice, barley, wheat(avoid polished rice) -WATER- warm water, triphala-soaked water(overnight infusion) -DETOX TEAS- cumin-fennel-coriander seed decoction
AVOID -milk+salt, curd+fruits, banana+mmilk-> virrudha ahara(incompatible) -excess oily, fried, spicy, sour foods-pickles, chips -chocolates, ice creams, caffeinated and carbonated drinks -late night meals, irregular eating -smoking, alcohol, junk food
LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES -wake up before 6 AM- aligns with brahma muhurta, boosts healing
-Oil massage- 2 times/week with neem oil or coconut oil
-Yoga- Suryanamaskar, sarvangasana, matsyasana, trikonasana etc
-PRANAYAM- anulom vilom, sheetali, bhramari- cools pitta
-Adequate sleep- 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep crucial for skin regeneration
-Face hygiene- donât touch face often, clean pillow covers weekly, avoid harsh scrubbing.
MENTAL - EMOTIONAL -chronic skin disorders often correlate with repressed emotions, stress, or frustration -Daily 10 minute meditation, journaling, or mantra chanting helps reduce cortisol, which worsen acne.
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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
To address acne, acne scars, blemishes, and dark spots naturally, Ayurveda focuses on balancing doshas, particularly Pitta, which is often responsible for skin issues when imbalanced. Adopting a Pitta-pacifying lifestyle and diet can be beneficial.
Start with dietary changes. Favor cooling, soothing foods like cucumbers, coriander, and cilantro. Incorporate aloe vera juice and amla into your daily routine, as these help in calming Pitta. Avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods, as well as sour and fermented items. Ensure regular meals at consistent times to support digestive fire, or agni. Hydration is key, so drink lukewarm water with a few mint leaves occasionally.
For topical treatments, turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Create a paste with turmeric powder and organic honey, apply it to the affected areas, leave it on for 10-15 minutes, and then wash off gently with water. Do this 2-3 times a week. Sandalwood powder mixed with rose water can be used similarly for its calming effect on the skin.
Consider Abhyanga (self-massage) with coconut oil or a Pitta-balancing oil like olive oil, which can be soothing and nourishing. Perform this 2-3 times a week before bathing.
Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Aim for 7-8 hours of restful sleep, as poor sleep can worsen skin conditions. Yoga and meditation are beneficial for reducing stress, which can also trigger acne flare-ups. Attempt Simhasana (Lion Pose) or Pranayama breathing exercises.
Additionally, an Ayurvedic physician may recommend herbal supplements like Neem or Manjishtha, under their guidance, as they can help in detoxifying blood and reducing skin issues. Itâs important to give these approaches some time to show effect, so patience and consistency are crucial in achieving desired results naturally.
For acne and its related concerns like scars and blemishes, addressing the imbalance in your doshas can be a key step. Acne is mostly linked with aggravation of Pitta dosha, combined perhaps with some Kapha elements, that can result in impurities accumulating in the skin.
1. Diet and Lifestyle: Focus on a Pitta-pacifying diet by reducing spicy, oily, and fermented foods. Include cooling, bitter, and astringent tastes. Stay hydrated with plain water and herbal teas like neem or turmeric-infused ones. Try to keep a balanced routine, ensuring enough rest and regular routines to support digestion.
2. Herbal Remedies: Using a mix of natural ingredients can help soothe the skin. A face mask of sandalwood powder with rose water or aloe vera gel applied directly can be calming. These are traditionally known for their skin-healing properties.
3. Internal Cleansing: Consider incorporating Triphala, a blend of three fruits, which helps cleanse the digestive tract and support overall detoxification. Consuming it regularly at bedtime with warm water can be beneficial for your skin.
4. Topical Treatments: Regularly applying turmeric and honey mask can help in reducing the appearance of scars due to their antibacterial and scar-lightening properties. You can make this paste fresh and apply a few times a week.
5. Daily Activities: Ensure you engage in regular moderate exercise like yoga or walking to help improve circulation and support the bodyâs detoxification processes.
Adjustments and herbal remedies can require some patience. However, the key is to maintain consistency and observe how your body responds. If any severe reactions occur, or the condition persists, it is important to seek guidance from a healthcare professional.

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