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Seeking Help for My Grandson's Eczema - #41103

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My 21 year old grandson has eczema on his arms neck n back . Wat cud be good for him . It’s a sort of dry eczema but when he’s itchy he can get sores .

How long has your grandson been experiencing eczema symptoms?:

- More than 6 months

What triggers the itching for your grandson?:

- No specific triggers

How would you describe the severity of the itching?:

- Moderate, frequent itching
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No worries Start him on Kayakalpa vati 1-0-1 Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Neemghan vati 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 3 tsp -0- 3 tsp with equal amount of water Kayakalpa taila - local application Avoid spicy, oily, sore fermented processed food Drink plenty of fluids

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1.Haridra Khand 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach inn the morning 2.Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily with water after meals 5.Nalpamaradi Taila-Nalpamaradi Taila twice daily

Bathing Tips: - Use lukewarm water only - Add 1 tsp Triphala or Neem powder to bath water - Avoid harsh soaps—use herbal cleansers (Shikakai, Aloe Vera)

🥗 Dietary Guidelines - Include: Warm, freshly cooked meals, ghee, turmeric, bitter vegetables (karela, neem), fruits like pomegranate and papaya - Avoid: Curd, cold foods, fried snacks, sugar, and processed items - Hydration: Sip warm water with fennel or coriander seeds

🧘‍♂️ Lifestyle Tips - Pranayama: Sheetali, Anulom Vilom (10 mins daily) - Sleep: Early bedtime, 7–8 hours restful sleep - Stress: Guided relaxation or chanting helps reduce flare-ups

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Go to a nearby panchakarma centre and do a detoxification of the body.

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Don’t worry take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, gandhka rasayana 1tab bd, Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd,vibha ointment Externally apply, swadista virechana churnam half tsp with lukewarm water

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1. Tiktaka kashaya 15 ml+ 45 ml lukewarm water twice daily before food 2. Krimighna vati 1-1-1 after food. 3. Eladi oil for external application

Follow up after 2 weeks Take care, Dr. Shaniba

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Internal Medicines 1 Manjisthadi Kashayam: 15 ml + 15 ml warm water twice daily after meals. 2 Arogyavardhini Vati: 1 tab morning after meals. 3 Kaishor Guggulu: 2 tab twice daily after meals. 4 Neem Capsule: 500 mg twice daily after meals.

External Applications Nalpamaradi Taila + Jatyadi Ghrita (1:1): Apply on affected areas , leave 30 min and rinse with lukewarm water (twice daily)

Diet Give only: Moong khichdi + 1 tsp ghee. Pomegranate, coconut water. Warm water sip every 30 min.

Avoid completely: Spicy, sour, fried food. Wool/synthetic clothes.

Lifestyle Wear cotton; trim nails short. No scratching – use cold compress. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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From what you have mentioned, it seems that your grandson is having a right type of eczema where the skin loses its natural moisture and becomes rough and Hitchings intense, and he scratches the skin breaks and forms small sores… This type of condition usually happens when dryness increases in the body along with a bit of heat and irritation under the skin Apply cold pressed coconut oil all over the body should be done massage before half an hour to bath Can apply over aloe Vera gel over the rashes area Avoid chemical based soaps for bathing again, it may dry the skin You should take light simple and cooling food Avoid spicy fried, sour, processed food, curd, seafood with milk and tea or coffee Drink plenty of fluids He can start on Neem capsule Gandhak rasayana One tablet each twice daily after food with warm water Khadira aristha-20 ML with equal amount of water twice daily after meals Wear loose cotton clothes With consistent Care, the skin regain its softness and strength. It may take a few weeks for the heating and soreness to settle, but the Healing will be steady and lasting

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Hello I completely understand your concern. Eczema, especially when chronic and itchy, can be both uncomfortable and distressing.

✅Ayurvedic Understanding

In Ayurveda, eczema is correlated with Vicharchika, a type of Kushta (skin disorder) caused mainly due to imbalance of Pitta, Kapha, and Rakta dhatu (blood).

The main underlying causes include: Excessive intake of spicy, fried, or incompatible foods. Irregular digestion and accumulation of Ama (toxins). Excessive stress, heat exposure, or scratching.

In your grandson’s case, since it is dry eczema with itching and occasional sores, both Vata and Pitta doshas are prominently vitiated.

Hence, the treatment should focus on blood purification (Raktashodhana), Vata-Pitta pacification, and external soothing.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily after meals with lukewarm water. (Acts as a natural blood purifier and reduces skin inflammation.)

2. Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after meals. ( Improves liver function and eliminates toxins from the body.)

3. Manjisthadi Kashaya – 20 ml with equal water twice daily before meals. ( Excellent Raktashodhak (blood cleanser) and skin detoxifier.)

4. Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with equal water after dinner. ( Calms itching and reduces stress-related aggravations.)

✅EXTERNAL APPLICATION

1. Karanj Taila Apply gently over affected areas twice daily. Has antibacterial and anti-itch properties.

2. Coconut Oil + Camphor Mix: Mix 2 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil with a pinch of edible camphor. Apply at night — cools, soothes, and prevents sores.

3. Aloe Vera Gel (Fresh): Apply pure aloe vera gel on the rash for 20–30 mins daily. Reduces inflammation and itching.

4. Neem Paste (Home Remedy): Make a paste of neem leaves + turmeric powder + rose water Apply 15 mins before bath — helps to purify and heal the skin.

✅HONE REMEDIES

Triphala Water: Soak 1 tsp Triphala powder in 1 glass water overnight and strain - drink in morning. ( Aids detoxification and supports clear skin.)

Turmeric Milk: Drink ½ tsp turmeric powder with warm milk at night. (Anti-inflammatory and promotes healing.)

Coriander Seed Water: Boil 1 tsp coriander seeds in 2 cups water and reduce to 1 cup and sip warm. ( Helps purify blood and calm Pitta.)

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅Include:

Green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, amla, pomegranate. Barley, rice gruel, and old rice. Ghee and cow’s milk in moderate amounts for skin nourishment.

❌Avoid:

Excess spicy, sour, fermented, or fried food. Fish with milk or curd (Viruddha Ahara – incompatible foods). Stress, heat exposure, and late-night sleep.

✅Lifestyle Tips:

Encourage him to sleep early and keep the body cool.

Avoid harsh soaps or hot water baths; use mild herbal soaps (neem or sandalwood).

Wear loose, cotton clothes.

Apply oil before bath (Abhyanga) regularly to balance Vata dryness.

With consistent use of these remedies and a proper diet Itching and redness will reduce within 2–3 weeks. Sores will start healing and skin texture will improve gradually.

Warm Regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

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HELLO,

Your grandson’s condition- eczema- is called vicharchika in Ayurveda It’s a type of kushta (skin disorder) that mainly involves vata and Kapha doshas, sometimes also pitta when there’s redness, burning, or oozing

AYURVEDIC VIEW -VATA DOSHA causes dryness, scaling, roughness, and cracks -KAPHA DOSHA causes thickening, itching, and stickiness -PITTA DOSHA causes redness , burning, and oozing

When these doshas get disturbed by wrong diet, stress, lack of sleep, or poor digestion, they mix with the blood and settle in the skin That leads to the symptoms your grandson experiences - dry, itching, inflamed patches on arms, neck and back

TREATMENT GOALS -remove toxins from the body -purify blood -balance the doshas -heal the skin and strengthen immunity -improve digestion and metabolism

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) KHADIRARISHTA= 20 ml twice daily after meals with warm water =excellent blood purifier, reduces itching and rashes

2) MANJISTHADI KAHSAYA= 20 ml twice daily before meals with warm water =detoxifies skin and improves complexion

3) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 1 tab twice daily after meals =acts as Rasayana,a boosts immunity, prevents infection

4) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals = regulates liver and digestion, essential skin health

5) SARIVADI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =cooling and soothing balances pitta and rakta

6) SOOTSEKHAR RAS (if dryness is severe)= 1 tab twice daily with ghee after meals =reduces vata, calm itching, and improves digestion

DURATION= 8-12 weeks

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

CLEANSING -use lukewarm water infused with Neem leaves or triphala powder = cleanses, prevents infection, and reduces itching

TOPICAL APPLICATIONS -Coconut oil + few drops of neem oil= apply gently twice daily- soothes dryness, antibacterial

-JATYADI TAILA= apply on sores on cracks- speeds wound healing, reduces infection

-KAILAS JEEVAN OR ALOE VERA GEL=for mild itching or redness- cooling and mositurizing

-KUMKUMADI TAILA (night)= if skin becomes too dark or patchy= improves texture and tone

Avoid steroid creams or perfumed lotions, as they can worsen dryness over time

DIET AND LIFESTYLE -warm, freshly cooked food with a little ghee -green leafy vegetables boiled/spiced lightly -fruits=pomegranate, apple, papaya, amla -whole grains= rice, wheat, millets -herbal teas with tulsi, guduchi , or licorice -adequate water intake warm water preferred

AVOID -curd, cheese, panner, and other dairy especially at night -fried, oily, and spicy foods -sour foods- vinegar, pickles, citrus in excess -junk foods, bakery items, soft drinks -late night sleep ,irregular eating -excessive stress or overthinknig increases vata

YOGA ASANAS -bhujangasana= improves blood flow to skin -ardha matysnedrasana= enhances digestion -tadasana and vrikshasana= stabilises vata -pawanmuktasana= relieves bloating, aids detox

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances all doshas -Bhramari= calms the mind and reduces itching related to stress -Sheetali/sheetkari= cooling, helps pitta related burning or redness

HOME REMEDIES -Neem and turmeric paste- apply on itchy areas 1-2 times/week -anti septic, anti inflamatory -Coconut water with camphor tiny pinch- for night application- relieves itching and dryness -Aloe vera pulp + sandalwood powder - apply as a mask- cools and soothes skin -Drink turmeric. milk 1/4 tsp turmeric in warm milk nightly- supports internal cleansing -Bath with oatmeal or green gram powder- natural cleanser for sensitive skin

Eczema is a chronic but reversible condition. Ayurveda treats is holistically- by cleansing toxins, nourishing skin and restoring internal harmony The key lies in -consistency with herbal medicines -proper diet and regular lifestyle -avoiding known triggers -keeping a cam, stress free mind

Once the doshas are balanced and digestion is strong, skin regains its natural softness and glow- with fewer flare ups

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle .

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd

💊 Medication: 💊

Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Cap. Sorajit (S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food. Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food

Syp. Mahamanjishthadi 3 tsp twice a day after food

Use alum crystal after soap during bath. Try bathing twice a day.

Boil a handful of neem leaves in 2 lt water. Boil it upto half and mix that in his bathing water.

Use JK’S 777 oil on the dry region after bath.

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TAKE :-

DERMAGHRIT TAB=2-2 TAB SEABUCKTHRON CAP=1-1 CAP… EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

KAISHORE GUGULU AROGYAWARDNI VATI NIMB GHAN VATI=1-1-1 TAB THRICE DAILY AFTER MEAL

DIVYA KAYAKALP OIL= APPLICATION ON AFFECTED AREA MOSTLY NIGHT TIME

AVOID SWEETS/HOT AND SPICY FOOD

DO REGULAR YOGA AND PRANAYAM=KAPALBHATI/BHRAMRI/VAZRASANA/BHUJANGASANA=5 MIN EACH

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🟢Avoid fermented processed, packed food, no bekary product no maida, no oily spicy food, no pickle, papad, no curd , paner milk and milk product . Sarivadyasav 2 table spoon + same quantity luke warm water after breakfast and dinner for 1 month. Mhamanjisthadi vati 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner for 3 months. Tab:Sukshmatriphala 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner for 1 month. Tab:Arogyavardhini 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner for 21 days. Tab: Gandhak rasayan 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner for 45 days Tab:Panchtiktghrut guggul 2 tablets after breakfast for 1 month. Tab: krumikutharas 2 tablet after dinner for 7 days .

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🟢Avoid any harsh soap better to use panchgavya soap . 🟢Water for bath should not be to much hot. 🟢Use pure cotton clothes , avoid synthetic or mix or woollen clothes because it will increase more itching. 🟢Apply neem oil or karanj oil 30 min before bath . If any stress do meditation. Follow previous medicine advised.

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HELLO,

TREATMENT PROTOCOL

AVOID TRIGGERS -avoid drying foods- spicy, fermented sour and salty items -limit milk with fish, curd and incompatible food combination -avoid excessive use of soaps, detergents, and hot water on the affected areas -manage stress and sleeplessness-both aggravate vata-pitta dosha

INTERNALLY

1) TIKTA GHRITA= 1 tsp twice daily with lukewarm water or milk =puriifes blood, nourishes skin

2) MAHAMANJSITHADI KASHAYA= 20 ml twice daily after meals =cleanses blood reduces inflammation and itching

3)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =liver detoxifier, and skin purifier

4) KHADIRARISHTA=20 ml twice daily with equal water before meals =purifies blood tissue

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS -coconut oil + camphor= soothe itching and dryness -NALPAMRADI TAILA= for daily application after bath -Aloe vera gel fresh= natural moisturiser and cooling -Bath with neem or triphala decoction once daily

DIET AND LIFESTYLE -eat light, easily digestible, bitter and cooling foods- ghee, green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd -drink plenty of water, add turmeric or neem to water oaccassionally -use cotton clothing and keep skin moisturised

AVOID -non veg, fried, fermented, spicy, sour foods, bakery items, alcohol, and excessive caffeine -late nights and stress

REJUVENATIO After symptoms subside -CHYWANPRASHA= 1 tsp morning empty stomach improves skin immunity and prevents relapse

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Hello Start with Gandhak rasayan 1-0-1 after food with Neemtwak ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Apply Karanj oil on affected area.

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APPLIED MAHATIKTAGHURTHA SPECIFIC PART TAKE KESORGUGULU 2 tds Take amla tab 2 bd Take livtone 2 bd Haridhra khand 5 gm 2 times

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In Ayurveda, eczema often relates to an imbalance in the doshas, particularly Pitta and Vata. To address your grandson’s condition, consider steps focusing on pacifying these doshas and nurturing the skin. Start with diet: encourage him to favor cooling, hydrating foods. Favor foods with high water content like cucumbers, zucchini, and melons. Minimize spicy, oily, and processed foods which may aggravate Pitta. Ensure he drinks plenty of water each day, but avoid ice-cold drinks as they can disturb digestive fire (agni).

Topically, applying coconut oil can offer relief. Coconut oil is cooling and hydrating, serving both Vata and Pitta imbalances. He can apply it gently after bathing while his skin is still slightly damp to help retain moisture, soothing any dryness.

Daily oil massage, or Abhyanga, might help with balancing Vata dosha. Use warm sesame oil for this purpose, massaging gently over the affected areas for about 15 minutes before a warm shower. Avoid soap usage on these areas as it can further dry out skin.

Consider herbal remedies too. Neem paste or a turmeric and sandalwood mixture can be applied externally to reduce itching and inflammation. These have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, which might help alleviate symptoms.

Emphasize stress management, as mental turmoil can exacerbate eczema. Simple breathing exercises like Pranayama or meditation can contribute to overall healing.

Lastly, if the condition doesn’t improve or worses, it would be best to consult with an Ayurvedic doctor for a personalized treatment plan. They can provide a more in-depth analysis of his specific prakriti (constitution) and adjust recommendations accordingly. Being attentive to both external treatments and internal balance is crucial in Ayurveda.

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