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Seeking Guidance for Ringworm Infection Treatment - #38903

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I have been suffering from ring worm infection during rainy season .The rashes appear on lower legs and spread slowly towards knees . and at elbow and lower hands too. the ring increases in size and then a dry patch is formed inside the ring . what are the options available in form of medicine or procedures Please guide.

How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?:

- More than 6 months

Have you noticed any specific triggers for the infection?:

- Humidity and rain

What treatments have you tried so far?:

- Over-the-counter antifungal creams
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Hello I completely understand your concern suffering from recurrent ringworm (Dadru Kushtha) for more than 6 months can be extremely distressing, especially when it worsens during the rainy or humid season. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ Understanding the Condition

In modern terms, your condition is Tinea corporis — a fungal infection of the skin that thrives in moisture, warmth, and sweat. In Ayurveda, it correlates with Dadru Kushtha, caused by vitiation of Kapha and Pitta dosha, leading to itching, circular lesions, redness, and scaling.

When chronic, it also involves Rakta (blood) and Twak (skin) dhatu dushti (impurity).

Since your symptoms return every monsoon, it suggests that the infection has penetrated deeper into the system and cannot be cured only by applying creams internal detoxification is essential.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

✅SHODHANA CHIKITSA (Detox & Panchakarma)

As the infection is chronic and seasonal, internal purification will give long-term relief.

👉 Recommended Panchakarma therapies (under supervision):

Virechana Karma (Purgation therapy): Cleanses Pitta and toxins from the blood and liver, reducing itching, redness, and inflammation.

Raktamokshana (Bloodletting by leech therapy): Very effective in localized fungal infections to purify vitiated blood.

These procedures should be done at a certified Ayurvedic Panchakarma centre after proper evaluation.

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Gandhak Rasayan – 2 tablets twice daily after food (Purifies blood, kills fungal organisms, and reduces itching.)

2. Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food (Improves liver function, clears Pitta and toxins from blood.)

3. Kaishor Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after food (Balances Pitta and Kapha, prevents skin inflammation and recurrence.)

4. Manjishthadi Kashaya 20 ml with equal warm water twice daily before food (Purifies blood and improves complexion.)

5. Laghusootshekar vati – 1-0-1 after food (Act as natural antifungal and blood purifiers.)

✅LOCAL APPLICATION

To prevent spread and heal existing lesions: 1. Wash the area twice daily with Neem leaves decoction or Triphala water (lukewarm). 2. Apply Karanja taila gently after drying the area. 3. If itching is severe, apply Gandhak Lepam (sulphur-based Ayurvedic cream) once daily at night. 4. During bathing, use herbal medicated soaps like Neem–Tulsi or Panchagavya soap.

Avoid using steroid-based or strong chemical creams as they suppress symptoms temporarily but worsen recurrence.

✅DIET MODIFICATION Since fungal infections thrive on excess Kapha and Ama, diet correction is crucial.

✅ Include: Bitter and astringent foods like neem leaves, turmeric, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd. Warm water with a pinch of turmeric. Old rice, barley, green moong dal, and lightly cooked vegetables. Fresh Amla juice (10 ml daily).

❌ Avoid: Curd, paneer, cheese, non-veg, and deep-fried or oily foods. Excess sweets, bakery items, cold drinks, and fermented foods. Tight or synthetic clothes that cause sweating and friction.

✅LIFESTYLE GUIDANCE

Maintain strict hygiene: wash clothes in hot water, dry them under sunlight. Keep skin folds dry — apply talcum or herbal antifungal powder after bath. Avoid sharing towels, soaps, or razors. Sleep well and avoid stress, as low immunity increases recurrence. Practice Anulom Vilom pranayama daily for dosha balance.

Ayurveda can help by ✔ Removing internal toxins through purification ✔ Healing skin from within with herbal medicines ✔ Preventing recurrence through diet and lifestyle correction

With proper Ayurvedic management, you can achieve permanent relief and healthy, infection-free skin even during the humid season.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

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1.Gandhak rasayan 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Panchtikta Ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 4.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Neem oil + Tankan Bhasma + Suddha gandhak–mix them all together and apply it twice daily

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid: Curd, fermented foods, excess sweets, and oily snacks during monsoon. - Favor: Bitter vegetables (neem, karela), barley, old rice, and warm water. - Clothing: Wear breathable cotton, avoid damp clothes. - Bathing: Use Triphala or neem decoction for washing affected areas.

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Start with Gandhak rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water , Mix Karanjoil+ Neem oil and apply on affected area twice daily. Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 will help for liver detox Avoid seafood, eggs, sour fermented foods. Take bath with neem infused water.

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The pattern which you are mentioned ring shaped rashes that slowly spread and leave a dry patch in the centre is a typical fungal infection that often versions during a humid or rainy weather in Ayurveda. This occurs due to sweat, moisture and toxins accumulated in the skin layer which allows fungal growth you can start taking. Gandhaka rasayan one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Along with it, take Arogya Vardhini Vati one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Mahamanjistadi aristha-4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Nimbadi churna -1 gm along with Giloy juice once a daily Kailas Jeevan cream -apply externally Avoid scratching or keeping the area covered with tight clothing, use only cotton clothes and change socks frequently if the legs are affected Avoid oily, fried, sour and sweet food as they aggravate skin infection, drink plenty of water. Maintain good hygiene. With consistent internal and external treatment for 3 to 4 weeks, the infection will dry out and stops spreading

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Don’t worry take arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, pancha tikta ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd,rasa Manikya ras 1tab bd,vibha ointment Externally,sundarikalp 20ml bd enough

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Neem capsule 1-0-1 Gandhaka rasayan 1-0-1 Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 20-0-20 ml with equal quantity of wate twice daily after food Kayakalpa taila- apply over the rashes Avoid spicy sour fermented processed foods

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TAKE:- KAYAKALP VATI =2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY

KAISHORE GUGULU AROGYAWARDNI VATI NIM GHAN VATI=1-1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER MEAL…

CANDIFADE OINT = FOR LOCAL APPLICATION AT DAY TIME

KAYAKALP OIL= FOR LOCAL APPLICATION AT NIGHT TIME

AVOID TAKE= SWEETS/DRY FRUITS/SPICY FOOD

CONSUME 3 LITRES WATER PER DAY

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HELLO,

Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It’s a fungal infection of the ski caused by Dermatophyte fungi.

These fungi love warm, moist environment- that’s why infection often occur -during the rainy season -In areas that stay sweaty or damp (legs, folds, hands, groin, underarms) -when immunity is low, or hygiene is poor

COMMON SYMPTOMS -circular red patches with clear centre and raised edges -itching or burning sensation -dry, scaly or cracked skin in the affected area -sometimes multiple rings merge to form larger patches -In chronic cases= dark pigmentation, thickened skin, and recurrence in humid seasons

In Ayurveda, ringworm corresponds to daaru kushta- one of the kshudra kushta . The root causes is vitiation of kapha and pitta doshas, along with Rakta dhatu (blood tissue) and twak dhatu (skin tissue0

PATHOGENESIS -ulhealthy diet/lifestyle->kapha and pitta imbalance -impaired digestion-> formation of ama (toxins) -ama+vitiated doshas enter skin and blood channels -results in itching, redness, and ring like lesions

TREATMENT GOALS -remove toxins and correct digestion/metabolism -balance the aggravated kapha and pitta doshas -purify the blood -destroy fungal infection externally and prevent recurrence -improve skin health and immunity

MANAGEMENT PLAN

1) SHODHANA CHIKITSA (cleansing/detoxification) If the infection is chronic, purification helps remove deep -seated toxins

A) VIRECHANA KARMA= herbal purgation -removes excess pitta and toxins from the liver and intestines -take 1 tsp of castor oil in warm milk at night twice weeekly =internal cleansing to prevent recurrence

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals with warm water for 8 weeks =improves liver function, clears toxins, supports metabolism

2) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 8 weeks =antifungal, antibacterial ,rejuvenates skin

3) KHADIRARISHTA= 20 ml + equal water twice daily after meals for 3 months =purifies blood, enhances skin immunity

4) MAHAMANJISTHADI KAHSAYA= 15ml + equal water twice daily before meals for 2 months =cools body, reduces inflammation and itching

5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =regulates digestion , mild detoxifier

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1) NIMBADI TAILA= apply thin layer twice daily =anti fungal, relieves itching

2) HERBAL PASTE= mix neem powder + turmeric+ khadira churna with lemon juice or water =apply on affected area for 30-40 min daily, then wash with lukewarm water =destroys fungus, dries lesion

3) BATHING WATER= boil neem leaves or triphala in water and use it for bathing =cleanses skin, prevents spread

4) HOME MADE ANTIFUNGAL POWDER= mix talc free base + triphala churna or Karanja churna =keeps skin dry and infection free

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIOS -keep affected areas Clean and dry -use separate towel and clothes -wear loose, cotton garments -change undergarments daily - get adequate sleep -wash hands and feet properly after returning from outside

AVOID -excess sweating and humidity exposure -sharing clothes or towels -tight synthetic clothing -scratchig lesions -sleepig during day -applying steroid creams they worsen fungal infections

DIET -light, easily digestible meals- moog dal, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bittergourd -whole grains, barely, old rice -bitter tasting vegetables- neem, karela, methi -fresh fruits like pomegranate, apple -drink boiled and cooked neem leaf water or turmeric water

AVOID -oily, fried, spicy or sour foods -curd, cheese, fermented foods- especially at night -non vegetarian and alcohol -excess sweets or sugar -cold drinks and heavy meals

YOGA AND PRANAYAM These help improve blood circulation, skin health, and stress balance

ASANAS -trikonasana= improves skin metabolism -sarvangasana= enhances blood flow -pawanmuktasana= aids digestion -ardha matsyendrasana= liver cleansing

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances pitta and kapha -kapalbhati= detoxifies system -bhramari= calms the mind and reduces itching sensation

HOME REMEDIES -neem+turmeric paste - apply for 20 mi then wash use daily -coconut oil + camphor (1:10 ratio)= apply twice daily on dry, clean skin =anti fungal and soothing -aloe vera gel pure- apply twice a day to reduce itching ad inflammation -raw honey + lemon drops= apply thin layer for 15 min helps in healing and discoloration

Ringworm is completely curable with consistent care you can expect significant improvement in 2-4 weeks ad complete control with reduced recurrence within 2-3 months

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Start with- 1. Gandhak Rasayan: 1 tab (250 mg) twice daily after meals. 2. Arogyavardhini Vati: 1 tab (250 mg) twice daily after meals. 3. Mahamanjisthadi Kashayam: 15 ml + equal water, twice daily before meals.

Local Application Jatyadi Ghrita: Apply 2 times/day after wash. Neem-Turmeric Paste: Fresh neem + turmeric, apply 30 mins daily, rinse.

Procedures 1. Find yourself a nearby Panchakarma centre and go for Rakthamokshana (Leech therapy): 1 session on active ring (under supervision). 2. Dhanyamla Dhara - pour on legs for 20 mins 3 times a week.

Diet & Lifestyle advice Avoid: Curd, fish, jaggery, sour foods. Include: Bitter gourd, neem water morning, rice + mung. Daily: Keep skin dry, wear cotton, no OTC creams now.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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HI,

1) Krimimudgar rasa 1 tab BD after meal 2) Gandhak rasayan 1 tab BD after meal 3) Syp. Neemelia 20ml BD with equal amount of water after meal 4) Chanderkala lepa for local application over ring worm 5) Trifla churn 1 tsf HS with luke warm of water

follow up after 7 days.

THANKU

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Ringworm infections thribe in damp and humid conditions, which makes the rainy season a perfect setup for it. Ayurveda views skin conditions through the lens of imbalances in the doshas, primarily Pitta and Kapha for such fungal infections. It’s essential to address both symptomatic relief and the underlying imbalance.

First, maintaining proper hygiene is crucial. Keep the affected areas clean and dry, avoid tight clothing that can increase moisture retention, and change wet clothing promptly. Neem (Azadirachta indica) is highly effective due to its antifungal properties. Applying Neem oil directly to the affected area twice daily will help reduce the spread of infection. You may also consider preparing a paste of Neem leaves with a little water and applying it topically.

Incorporating turmeric, known for its antiseptic properties, can provide relief. Make a paste using turmeric powder and water, and apply it on the affected spots; leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water, once daily. Herbal decoctions like a mix of Triphala also help detox the body internally, this can be effective. Drink this once in the morning on an empty stomach.

Diet is equally important. Favor a Pitta-pacifying diet - consume light, cooling foods and avoid oily, spicy, or salty foods. Enhance immunity by including Amla and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables. Ensure your digestion (Agni) is healthy by eating in moderation and avoiding late-night meals.

In case the infection is not improving or worsening, it would be prudent to consult an allopathic dermatologist for more aggressive treatments, as timely intervention is essential in preventing complications. Always monitor closely for additional symptoms, and prioritize medical help if needed.

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For treating ringworm infections, especially during the damp conditions of the rainy season, it’s important to balance the doshas, primarily focusing on reducing pitta and kapha imbalances linked to skin issues. Here’s an approach based on Siddha-Ayurvedic principles to address the root causes:

1. Herbal Pastes: Make a paste from neem leaves and turmeric powder. Neem has antifungal properties, while turmeric has anti-inflammatory benefits. Gently apply this mixture to the affected areas twice daily. Leave it on for about 30 minutes before washing it off with warm water.

2. Herbal Bath: You can add bitter neem leaves boiled in water to your bath to help reduce the fungal spread. This practice should be done daily during the active infection period.

3. Diet Adjustments: Focus on a pacifying pitta and kapha diet. Avoid oily, heavy, and spicy foods that can aggravate these doshas. Instead, emphasize bitter vegetables like bitter gourd and greens, which help detoxify the skin.

4. Internal Remedies: One can consume a decoction of giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), known for its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. Prepare by boiling the stems in water, strain, and drink it once daily.

5. Lifestyle: Keep the affected area clean and dry. Wear loose, breathable clothing to prevent moisture accumulation, which can exacerbate fungal growth.

6. See a Doctor: Since fungal infections can sometimes require more comprehensive treatment, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner if there’s no improvement in a week or if symptoms worsen to explore personalized treatments or if conventional medical intervention is needed.

It’s essential to monitor the spread and consult with a healthcare provider if the symptoms persist or get severe, as they might recommend antifungal medications. Addressing the infection promptly helps prevent further complications or spreading.

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