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Question #45464
85 days ago
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Seeking Permanent Solution for Unwanted Facial Hair Due to PCOS - #45464

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I have pcos and with regular diet and exercise its under control now and had baby too. But problem is, it caused unwanted hair on my facial areas, need a powder for permanent fix.thanks.

How long have you been experiencing unwanted facial hair?:

- More than 3 years

Have you tried any treatments or products for this issue before?:

- Yes, multiple treatments

How would you describe your overall skin type?:

- Combination
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Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ can really understand your concern. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊

YOUR CONCERN

PCOS (currently under management) Unwanted facial hair for more than 3 years Combination skin Have tried multiple treatments Have conceived successfully

⚠️ Important truth- There is NO single powder that can permanently remove facial hair forever in one step.

✅ Permanent reduction is possible only when internal hormones are corrected + local hair roots are weakened together over time.

INTERNAL MEDICATION (To correct hormonal root cause & prevent new thick hair growth)

1. Kanchanar Guggulu – 1-0-1 after food (Corrects cystic and hormonal imbalance)

2. Nisha Amalaki Churna – ½ tsp twice daily before food (Balances insulin & androgen pathway)

3. Shatavari Kalpa – ½ tsp at night with warm water (Female hormone balancer)

4. Triphala Churna – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water (Detox + hormone support)

✅ These should be kept at least 3–6 months for permanent hormonal correction.

EXTERNAL CARE (POWDER FOR FACIAL HAIR – SAFE AYURVEDIC OPTION)

✅ THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND SAFE AYURVEDIC POWDER FOR FACIAL HAIR ROOT WEAKENING:

👉Thanaka + Kasturi Manjal + Vacha + Chandan Powder

USE THE PRODUCT: Prepare a pack with equal quantities of all the powders Put rose water or plain water Apply as a thin pack on the clean face Wait for 10–15 minutes Rub softly in the opposite direction of hair growth Remove with lukewarm water Put aloe vera gel

👉 Employ 3 times a week ✅ Over 3–5 months,

hair: Grows slower Becomes thinner Eventually reduces significantly

⚠️ The roots get weaker step by step with this method, not instant removal.

HOME REMEDIES

1. Spearmint tea – once daily (helps to lower testosterone level naturally) 2. Flax seeds – 1 tsp daily 3. Aloe vera + turmeric paste on face once weekly 4. Do not frequently get your facial hair threaded & waxed (thickens roots)

DIET PLAN

✅ INCLUDE

Millets Green leafy vegetables Sprouts Flax seeds Pumpkin seeds Buttermilk Pomegranate Warm cooked food

❌ AVOID

Sugar Bakery items Refined flour Fried food Cold drinks Excess milk products

LIFESTYLE TIPS

Keep up your normal workout routine ✅ Help yourself to an ideal weight ✅ Get your sleep before 10:30 pm Try not to be under pressure (main culprit for the rapid rise of androgen) Strictly cut down on the consumption of processed foods

IMPORTANT TRUTH FOR “PERMANENT FIX” ✅

✅ Facial hair from PCOS can be permanently reduced ❌ No powder can erase it overnight

✅ With 3–6 months of internal hormone correction + external root-weakening, you will see: Slower growth Finer hair Reduced frequency of removal Long-term control

Warm Regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Take hamsapadikashayam 20ml bd, kanchanara Guggulu 1tab bd, thyrocare 1tab bd,tab hyponin d 1tab bd, ashokarista 20ml bd enough

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Shatavari churna 1/2 -0-0 with warm milk Chickpea flour + wild turmeric + Mulethi powder + honey make paste apply and after 20 minutes when it’s semi dry wipe in opposite direction do it weekly once Drink plenty of fluids Do reg walking

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Take shatavri 2 bd Take ashoka 2 bd Take triphala ghurth 5 ml at empty stomach at morning Consult dermatologist

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THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA

FOR PCOS RELATEC FACIAL HAIR MAKE A POWDER AT HOME KASTURI TURMERIC + SANDALWOOD POWDER + BESAN + MANJISTHA POWDER - MIX ALL TOGETHER WITH ROSE WATER APPLY LATER GENTLY RUB AND WASH

MEANWHILE YOU CAN TAKE SUKANYA TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD FOR HORMONAL BALANCE

REGARDS DR PRASAD

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There is no instant permanent fix. Consistent application reduces hair density and growth over months.

The Hair Removal Pack (Lepa) Mix: Wild Turmeric (Kasturi Manjal) + Green Gram Flour + Kuppaimeni Powder (optional) with Rose Water. Method: Apply daily against hair growth. Let it semi-dry, then scrub off gently in a circular motion against the hair direction.

Medicines Kanchanara Guggulu: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water (Controls androgens). Maha Manjisthadi Kashayam: 15ml with 45ml warm water, twice daily before food.

Dietary & Lifestyle Advice Tea: Drink Spearmint Tea daily to naturally lower testosterone. Avoid: Do not use razors (shaving); it strengthens roots. Use threading followed by the pack.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Unwanted facial hair due to PCOS is indeed a common concern. While Ayurveda cannot promise an overnight permanent solution, it offers holistic approaches to manage the condition. This is mostly about addressing the hormonal imbalances and improving overall health.

Start with making a paste using turmeric and gram flour. Mix about one tablespoon of each with a little water or milk to create a smooth paste. Apply it on the areas with unwanted hair, let it dry and gently scrub it away in the opposite direction of hair growth, thrice a week. The kurkum will help over time to reduce the hair growth due to its anti-androgenic properties.

Increasing, the intake of spearmint tea could be beneficial too. It is a ancient remedy that’s known to help lower excess androgen levels naturally. Make it part of your daily routine by consuming a cup or two in the morning.

A balanced diet is crucial, focus on foods that balance kapha dosha, like barley, millet, green leafy vegetables and avoid dairy and processed foods. In lithium with the diet, engage in yoga and pranayam exercises that support hormonal balance, for example bhramari and anulom-vilom.

Lastly, consult with an Ayurvedic doctor about treatment called Shirodhara, which helps calm the mind and relieve stress, something that aggravates the PCOS condition. Doing this in combination with herbal prescriptions like Ashoka powder or Chandraprabha Vati tablets under a practitioner’s guidance can be quite beneficial.

Track any herbs and regimens by how your body reacts over a few months, as Ayurvedic treatments can take time to work effectively. Note that individual constitution varies, and refining the treatment based on progress and symptoms is essential.

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Hello It’s good that with diet and exercise you brought PCOS under control. But taking small dose of ayurvedic medicine will help keep hormones balanced. Take Kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet M2TONE 1-0-1 after food with water Mix besan rough flour+ honey+ lime juice+ sandal wood powder with water and apply on hair areas. Keep for 10 minutes and rub in circular movement and wash with clean water, Do this twice weekly. The process of hair removal in ayurvedic treatment is slow.

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