Pcod acne and hairfall and Thyroid Issue - #32505
II am suffering from pcod from last 4 yrs I hv thyroid too but under control My petiods are regular but scanty and just for two days The main issue I face cystic acne on my face and extreme hairfall and hai thinning I need to put on some weight too as I m just 48 kgs I m 44 yrs old


Doctors’ responses
Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of high protein foods like nuts, pulses, dairy products etc. Sy. M2 tone 15ml twice Tab. Shatavari 2-0-2 Tab. Bhringraj 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.
Treatment
1) Chandraprabha Vati before food with warm milk 2 times
2) .Pushyanuga Churna-2gm + Shatavari Churna-2gm + Shankha Bhasma-150mg + Laghumalini Vasant Rasa-500mg + Shatapushpa churna-2 gm after food with water 2 times aday
3.) Tab. Varunadi Kashaya-2tab before food 2 times
4.) Ashokarishta-3tsf after food 3 times
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya: Exercise, low calorie diet. In obese patients – Vigorous exercise, asana, pranayama.
Apathya: High calorie, carbohydrates, fat rich diet, bakery items, fast food.
1. Kanchnar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily 3.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily 4.Shatavari churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk
For PCOD with air fall, acne and low weight take Sukumaram kashayam 15-0-15 ml with water Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 Chywanprash 1-0-0 tsp daily Mahabringarajadi tailam - scalp massage to be done Kumkumadi cream - apply thin layer over face at night Follow a protein-rich , balanced diet
1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Draksharishtam 15ml twice daily after food 3.Thriphala tab 2-0-2 after food 4.Ajaswagandadi taila 1tsp at bedtime 5.Keshya hair oil (kottakkal) for head oil (before bath )
PATHYA-APATHYA [Dietary changes and lifestyle modifications]
*Do’s 3-4litres of water /day More focus on fruits and vegetables Include Sprouted grains Walking - daily 30min to 1hour Practice yoga and meditation regularly
*Don’ts Tea /coffee Oily too salty sour sweet foods Junk foods Carbonated/soft drinks Maida and its products
Strirasayana vati Neemghan vati Kanchanar guggulu-one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Amlaki rasayana-1 teaspoon with warm water at morning Kantilepa-mix with rose water and apply over the face weekly twice Bringaraja taila - for hair
HELLO KANAK,
PCOS is a condition where the ovaries produce many small fluid filled sacs(cysts) and the hormones get imbalanced. This leads to -irregular or scanty periods -acne, oily skin -extra facial/body hair (hirsutism) -difficulty in conceiving sometimes -some women are lean with PCOS
Ayurvedic view -caused by imbalance in kapha (heaviness, mucus, sluggishness) and Vata (irregularity, dryness, hormonal misfiring), sometimes aggravated pitta (heat, acne, inflammation) -weak digestion -> toxin formation-> blocks reproductive channels -fat tissue increases and disturbs hormone balance -thus, cycles stops being regular, cysts form, and skin/hair issues appear
TREATMENT GOALS -Restore cycle regularity (normalize menstruation and ovulation) -balance hormones naturally (reduce excessive androgens that cause acne/hair) -reduce cysts by clearing kapha and ama -improve metabolism and digestion (strengthen agni) -purify blood and skin (for acne, psoriasis- like dryness) -support fertility if pregnancy is desired later -prevent complications (diabetes, infertility)
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =reduces ovarian cyst, clears kapha, helps in thyroid
2) ASHOKAGHRITA= 1 tsp in morning with warm water =regulates menstruation, strengthens uterus, increase flow
3) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk at night =nourishes reproductive system, balances hormones
4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =detox, improves digestion, clears ama
5) KUMARYASAVA= 15 ml with water after meals =useful for irregular periods and liver support
6) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily afte meals =purify blood, help with acne and skin dryness
DURATION= usually 3 months
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily with Nimba taila+ coconut oil =balances vata, nourishes skin
2) HERBAL PASTE= neem+ turmeric + rose water for acne prone areas
DIET -light, warm, fresh meals -barley, green gram, horse gram, millet, quinoa, -leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd -spices= turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, black pepper -Nuts= almonds, walnuts, soaked not fried -fruits= pomegranate, papaya, apple, guava avoid excess banana, mango -herbal teas= cinnamon, ginger, tulsi, fenugreek water
AVOID -junk food, bakery, fried foods -excess dairy especially cheese, panner, curd at night -sugar, sweets, chocolates, soft drinks -red meat, processed food -excess sour/spicy foods worsen skin and pitta
LIFESTYLE -regular sleep= sleep by 10 -11 pm, wake up early by 6 am -Exercise daily= brisk walking, yoga or moderate cardio 30-45 mins -Avoid daytime sleep increases kapha -stress management= journaling, meditation, chanting, positive routine
YOGA ASANAS (help ovaries, uterus, hormones) -supta baddha konasana -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -ustrasana -paschimottanasana -malasana
PRANAYAM -nadi sodhana= balances hormoes -bhramari= calms mind, reduces stress
HOME REMEDIES -fenugreek seeds= soak 1 tsp overnight, eat in morning- improves insulin and periods -cinnamon tea= regulates cycle, balances hormones -flax seeds powder= 1 tsp daily- reduces excess androgens, good for acne/hair -aloe vera juice= 20 ml on empty stomach= regulates hormones -turmeric + warm milk at night= anti inflammatory, good for skin
PCOS is reversible with consistent Ayurvedic management, lifestyle changes, and patience
Focus is not only on the ovaries but the whole metabolism
It usually takes 3-6 months for noticeable results
Skin issues are connected with internal imbalance-> once metabolism and hormones are balanced skin also clears
Ayurveda aims to “reset” your system from the root- not just control periods but eat metabolism, skin, hormones, and mind together
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hello Kanak ji, Your symptoms indicate hormonal imbalance hence,the diet , exercise and other lifestyle modifications are as important as the medicine itself. Treatment - 1. Chitrakadi vati -2-0-2 before meal for 3 days 2. Nastapushpantak ras 2-0-2 with lukewarm water after meal 3. Patrangasav and 4. Ashokaristha- 20 ml of both with 40 ml of water after meal 5.Rajah pravartini vati 2-0-2 after meal 6. Shatavari churna+shatpushpa churna - 3gm each with 1 cup of milk at bedtime Diet- Avoid icecream, colddrink,fast food, oily food especially during periods. Eat fruits,dry fruits,milk instead of snacking on packaged items. Yoga - Anulom vilom, bhastrika, kapalbhati,malasana. Lifestyle modification - . Pratice yoga daily . Sound sleep for atleast 7 hours . Walking for 20 min daily . Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling.
For weight gain- Eat calorie dense food including bananas,full cream milk. Eat multiple small portions instead of 3 large meals to boost appetite and increase calorie intake.
FOR HAIR GROWTH-Use castor oil mixed with coconut oil for massaging twice a week.
FOR ACNE-Apply aloe vera gel after cleaning the face with rosewater. .Apply few drops of KUMKUMADI TAIL on clean face at bedtime. Recommended tests if not done recently- Hemoglobin level Vit D ,B12 Magnesium levels Thyroid profile USG lower abdomen Don’t worry , follow these and you will definitely get relief. Don’t hesitate to reach out for any further query. Would like to hear your improvement in the review. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Hello Kanak, Start with Tablet M2TONE 1-0-1 after food with water , will help balance your hormones Kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 will help reduce the size of cyst Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water, will purify your blood Kishore guggul 1-0-1 will help reduce your avne Apply Divya kanti lep mix with rose water on acne areas twice weekly. Avoid processed spicy sugary fried street foods
Hello mam initially will concentrate on acne later with weight… 1) Syp shodhaka… 10ml 2 times a day 2) Syp Usure… 10ml 2 times a day 3) Madiphala rasayana… 10ml 2 times a day before food 4) Aclear ointment… On pimples night 5) Unishade face cream… For daily use…
Use this for 1 month then get follow up 👍
Hello Kanak ji, Thank you for sharing your history. You are 44 years old, with PCOD since 4 years, controlled thyroid disorder, regular but scanty 2-day periods, and your main concerns are cystic acne, severe hair fall/thinning, and low weight (48 kg).so dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅ AYURVEDIC INTERNAL MEDICATION
☑️ FOR HORMONAL BALANCE AND PCOD
1 Kanchanara Guggulu 2-0-2 twice daily (helps both PCOD & thyroid).
2 Shatavari kalpa – ½ tsp with warm milk at night (balances hormones, improves flow).
3 Ashokarishta 30ml-0-30ml after food (regulates scanty periods).
☑️FOR ACNE AND BLOOD PURIFICATION
1 Manjishthadi Kashaya – 20 ml with water after meals. 2 Sarivadyasava – 15 ml -0-15ml twice daily.
☑️FOR HAIRFALL AND WEAKNESS
1 Narasimha Rasayanam (avaleha) – 1 tsp daily with warm milk.
✅EXTERNAL REMEDIES
1. For Acne
Face pack: Multani mitti + Mulethi + Sandalwood powder with rose water (2–3 times/week). Kumkumadi Taila – 3 drops massage at night.
2. For Hair Fall
Neelibhringadi Taila – warm oil massage 2–3 times/week. Rinse with shikakai + amla + hibiscus natural wash instead of chemical shampoos.
✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE TIPS
Eat nourishing, warm, fresh food – moong dal khichdi, ghee, milk, dates, sesame seeds, almonds.
Avoid junk, excess oily, cold, packaged foods (increase Kapha & acne).
Daily flaxseeds or pumpkin seeds (supports hormones & skin).
Practice yoga: Setubandhasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana after meals.
Pranayama: Anulom Vilom, Bhramari daily for stress & hormones.
Sleep 7–8 hrs, avoid late nights (heals skin & hair).
With consistent practice, you can expect better skin, reduced hair fall, improved strength & regular bleeding in 3–6 months.
Wish you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Scanty periods, cystic acne, and hair thinning are often interlinked with a Kapha and Vata imbalance in Ayurveda, particularly when PCOD and thyroid are involved. Addressing the root cause can help in alleviating these symptoms and improving overall well-being.
For your dietary approach, consider focusing on Vata-pacifying and Kapha-reducing foods. Include warm, cooked meals such as kichari, and stews which can be easier on digestion. Foods like whole grains (such as quinoa and oats), root vegetables, and healthy fats (like ghee and sesame oil) can be nourishment-dense and promote balanced body weight. Avoid processed and cold foods, which may aggravate Kapha.
Herbal support might include Shatavari and Ashwagandha, both recognized for balancing hormones and building strength. Shatavari helps in maintaining reproductive health, while Ashwagandha supports thyroid function. Take in a powdered form or as recommended by practitioner.
It’s essential to manage stress, a common trigger for hormonal imbalances, through meditation, pranayama, or some form of gentle yoga. Practices like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) can harmonize the doshas and reduce stress.
Ensure sufficient sleep, as healing occurs during rest. Sleep by 10 pm to harness natural hormonal cycles. Minimize screen exposure from electronic devices an hour before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
For direct application on the face, you can apply a paste made from turmeric and sandalwood in water; the antibacterial properties can help manage acne. For hair, gently massaging the scalp with warm coconut oil infused with Bhringraj before shower can strengthen hair and reduce thinning.
Do regular physical activity, like brisk walking or yoga, which are beneficial to stimulate circulation, encouraging hair growth and detoxifying the body. Monitor your thyroid levels alongside PCOD treatments to maintain a check on hormonal balance. It’s crucial you consult health care professional for any changes to treatment plans considering chronic conditions.
For your condition, it’s essential to address the underlying imbalances contributing to the symptoms. In the Siddha-Ayurvedic tradition, PCOD can be understood in terms of aggravated Kapha and Vata doshas leading to accumulation of toxins and hormonal imbalance. This disturbance often manifests as reproductive issues and related symptoms like acne and hair fall.
To tackle the cystic acne, incorporate turmeric and neem into your daily routine. You can prepare a paste with turmeric and apply it to acne-prone areas, as turmeric has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. For your hair fall, consider applying bhringraj oil to your scalp twice weekly. Gently warm the oil, massage it into your scalp, and leave it on for at least 30 minutes before washing it off. This can nourish the scalp and strengthen hair follicles.
Diet plays a pivotal role in managing PCOD and thyroid conditions. Increase intake of warm, fresh, unctuous foods that will help balance the doshas and improve digestive fire (agni). Include nuts and seeds like almonds and flaxseeds, and cook with spices such as cumin, hing, and ginger to stimulate digestion. Ensure you consume sufficient greens and proteins to support weight gain and overall nourishment.
Try practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation or yoga daily to stabilize your mood, as stress can exacerbate hormonal imbalances. Specifically, poses like Sarvangasana and Matsyasana may benefit thyroid function.
If symptoms persist or worsen, it’s essential to consult a healthcare provider, particularly if considering any major changes to your treatment or new supplement regimens. Regular monitoring of your thyroid levels is crucial to ensure it remains under control.

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