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Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #45669
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Persistent Rashes and Dark Spots on Back - #45669

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Having rashes and dark spots in the back. Tried English medicine but it is not going away.They are painful when touched. This started one month back and English medicine is notworking....hsjdjdjdjjsjdjdjd

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Hello, Your history of painful rashes and dark spots on the back for 1 month, not improving with English medicines, indicates Pitta–Kapha aggravation, Twak Dushti (skin tissue vitiation) and deep-seated inflammation under the skin. The pain on touch suggests Pittaja inflammation, while the dark spots point to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and Kapha stagnation.

Your treatment will focus on reducing inflammation, cleansing the blood, healing the skin layers, and preventing further pigmentation.

🔎 Recommended Investigations (Only if symptoms worsen or spread) 1. CBC – to rule out infection 2. Blood Sugar (FBS/PP) – recurrent rashes can occur with high sugar 3. Vitamin D3 – low levels worsen skin immunity

If rashes spread, a dermatology evaluation may be useful.

💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – 15 days (Pitta Shamana + Rakta Shodhana + Inflammation Control) 1. Guduchi Satva – 1 tsp with warm water in the morning 2. Khadirarishta – 20 ml after lunch & dinner with equal water 3. Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after meals 4. Manjisthadi Kwatha – 15ml with 30ml of warm water twice daily before meals

Phase 2 – 30 days (Pigmentation Reduction + Skin Healing) 1. Sarivadyasava – 20 ml twice daily with equal amount of warm water after meals 2. Neem Ghana / Neem Tablets – 1 tablet at night 3. Haridra Khanda – ½ tsp with warm water morning & evening

🌿 External Applications 1. Kumkumadi Taila – apply thin layer on dark spots at night 2. Jatyadi Taila – apply gently on painful rashes twice daily 3. Triphala decoction wash – wash the affected area once daily 4. Avoid chemical body washes – Use Nalapamaradi soap or herbal bath powder

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations ❌ Avoid 1. Spicy, oily, fried foods 2. Milk + fish, curd at night 3. Excess tea, coffee, soft drinks 4. Scratching or rubbing the area 5. Tight clothing (causes friction & darkening)

✅ Include 1. Warm water daily — improves skin detox 2. Fresh fruits: pomegranate, papaya, apple 3. Anti-inflammatory foods – Turmeric, coriander, cumin, fennel 4. Green moong dal khichdi, soups, steamed vegetables 5. 1 tsp A2 ghee in warm rice or roti (heals internal Pitta)

🧘🏻‍♂️ Skin-Calming Practices

Yoga & Pranayama 1. Sheetali pranayama – 5 minutes 2. Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes 3. Gentle stretching to reduce heat and stress

Bath routine * Use lukewarm water (not hot) * Add a pinch of turmeric to bath water 2× a week

🕉️ Follow-up & Duration * Pain reduces in 7–10 days * New rashes stop appearing in 2–3 weeks * Dark spots fade gradually in 6–8 weeks * Continue pigmentation medicines for 1 month after healing

✨ With proper blood purification and skin healing, the rashes and dark spots will clear gradually.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS(Ayu)

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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.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.- Neem oil or Karanj oil: Apply thin layer on affected area once daily.

- Paste of turmeric + sandalwood + rose water: Apply gently for cooling and reducing dark spots.

🍵 Diet & Lifestyle Support - Avoid fried, oily, spicy foods (they aggravate Pitta and worsen rashes). - Favor bitter and cooling foods: karela, methi, coriander, leafy greens. - Drink plenty of warm water; coriander seed water is especially cooling. - Keep skin clean and dry; wear loose cotton clothing.

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Kayakalpa vati 1-0-1 Neemghan vati 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 4-0-4 tsp Apply Alovera gel Avoid spicy sour fermented foods

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Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits Drink sufficient quantity of water. Tab Protekt 2-0-2 Sy.Amypure 15ml twice Tab.Septillin 2-0-2 Follow up after 2 weeks.

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HELLO, I recommend the following treatment plan for you- Treatment - 1. Arogyavardhni vati 2-0-2 after meal 2. Kayakalpa vati 2-0-2 after meal 3.Neem ghanvati 2 -0-2 after meal 4. Mahamanjistharishta + Khadiraristh - 2 tsp each with 4tsp water twice a day after meal 5.Kayakalp oil - Local application over the affected area (but don’t use on scalp) Diet- Avoid sour and spicy food,fast food. Avoid curd, pickle, brinjal,lemon. Take bitter gourd, bottle guard, fruits Yoga - Anulom vilom, bhastrika, tratak, Sheetali, sheetkari.

Remedies - Apply freshly extracted Aloe vera gel.

FOLLOW UP AFTER 1 MONTH. REGARDS, DR.ANUPRIYA

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Don’t worry take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, gandhka rasayana 1tab, Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab, mahamanjsiadhi kwath 20ml bd,vibha ointment Externally apply

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Take gandhak rasayan 1 bd Kesor gugulu 1 bd Take panchtikta ghurth 2 ml at empty stomch Apply panchatikta ghurth

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Internal Medicines 1 Kaishora Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food 2 Manjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach 3 Gandhak Rasayan – 250 mg morning + night with water 4 Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet morning + 1 tablet night after food 5 Mahatikta Ghrita – 10 gm morning empty stomach with warm water

Local Application (twice daily) Morning Wash with Triphala + Neem water → apply Nimbadi Taila + Bakuchi Taila (1:1)

Night Wash → thick layer Jatyadi Ghrita + Panchatikta Ghrita (1:1) → leave overnight

Diet – Give only: moong khichdi + ghee, thin buttermilk + roasted jeera, pomegranate Avoid completely: non-veg, egg, curd, peanuts, sesame, spicy/sour, outside food

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Hello Thank​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you for your email. I can see how these painful rashes and dark spots on your back that do not respond to medicines must be very uncomfortable and nerve-racking for you. Please do not worry, we are here to help you out 😊

Based on your symptoms—

– Pain on touch – Rashes + dark marks – 1-month duration – Not responding to allopathic creams

This most probably means a Pitta–Kapha aggravated skin disorder, which is the primary cause of symptoms in the case of Vyanga, Pidaka, or Kotha.

Here are some possible reasons for the same according to Ayurveda:

– Heat + humidity – Sweat accumulation on back – Using chemical-based skin products – Gut imbalance – Previous infection leaving marks

Besides picking a good medicated oil for application, you can practice some internal and external medicines for prompt recovery from these unpleasant symptoms.

External Application

1. Jatyadi Oil (or Karpooradi + coconut oil mix) Use twice a day - Relieves the area of swelling & soreness - The healing process gets rapidized * Stops the darkening

2. For Dark Spots (after rashes reduce) Usage of Kumkumadi Taila during the night time is advised. Pigmentation gets lighter in a few weeks due to this.

3. Completely Stay Away from

Steroid creams Strong soaps Scrubbing the area Synthetic clothing

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

Good things to eat

Turmeric milk Amla juice Green leafy vegetables Light, cooling foods Plenty of water

Food Not Good to Eat

Fried foods Spicy foods Excess tea/coffee Curd at night Nonveg in summer climate

Investigations Needed (if symptoms persist)

Only if no improvement in 10 days:

CBC Blood sugar test Screening for fungal infection or bacterial folliculitis Skin scraping test

Reduction in pain → 3–5 days Rashes calming → 7–10 days Dark spots lightening → 3–4 weeks

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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GANDHAK RASAYANA 1 BD NEEM CAPSULE 1 BD HARIDRA KHAND 1/2 RSP BD KHADIRA ARISTHA 10 ML BD DASHAMOOLA ARISTHA 10 ML BD AVOID OILY SPICY FERMENTED FOODS

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle. Exercise till you sweat. Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN.

❌ 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 Cap. Sorajit 2 caps twice a day for first 15 days followed by 1 cap thrice a day for next 21 days. Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day before food.

Tab. Rasapachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day after food.

Lukewarm CHANDANBALALAKSHADI TAILAM to apply on the back twice or thrice a day.

Use any soft moisturising BODY WASH to bath over any soap. Also use alum crystal on the patch as we use soap before using body wash… Bath with lukewarm water.

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Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Haridhra khand 1tsp twice daily before food with warm milk Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Apply aloevera gel on rashes Apply kumkumadi oil on dark spots at back. Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water

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Persistent rashes and dark spots on your back could signal an imbalance in the body’s doshas, often related to Pitta and Vata. To address this issue, it’s essential to cool the Pitta and stabilize Vata. Begin by incorporating healthy routines into your day. Focus on a Pitta and Vata pacifying diet. Increase intake of cooling foods like cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens. You should avoid spicy, fried and processed foods, as they tend to aggravate Pitta dosha.

Hydration is vital; drink adequate amounts of fresh water or herbal teas like chamomile or mint, which have a calming effect. Ensure you’re hydrated throughout the day, about 8 to 10 glasses, but not with ice-cold beverages which can cause further imbalance.

Consider topical application of fresh Aloe Vera gel directly onto the affected area, as it’s soothing and known for its skin-healing properties. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties—mix a small amount of turmeric powder with water into a paste and apply it on the rash, letting it sit for about 15-20 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.

Applying diluted coconut oil can further soothe irritation due to its anti-microbial traits. Use it after showering to lock in moisture. Keep the area clean and dry; pat gently rather than rubbing the skin after bathing to avoid further irritation.

Engage in stress-reducing exercises, be it yoga or light meditation, which can balance the doshas, as stress often exacerbates skin conditions. Practical physical activity like daily walking or stretching can be beneficial.

If no improvement is observed in a few weeks, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for more tailored treatments. Persistant symptoms need professional evaluation to rule out deeper medical issues. It’s crucial not to delay seeking guidance especially if condition worsens.

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Persistent rashes and dark spots on your back could indicate an imbalance in your doshas, possibly with pitta being elevated, leading to inflammation and redness. It’s important to address this issue from the root in a more holistic way. Let’s start by considering a few Ayurvedic approaches.

Firstly, diet is crucial. You might want to avoid spicy, oily, and hot foods that can aggravate pitta. Instead, focus on cooling and soothing foods like cucumber, watermelon, and greens. Including foods that balance all three doshas can help too, so consider incorporating sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes in your meals.

For external care, applying an herbal paste made from sandalwood powder and rose water on the affected area can provide some relief. This can be done once or twice daily. The cooling properties of sandalwood may help reduce inflammation.

Additionally, consider a gentle detox to support your body’s natural healing. Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy that can aid in detoxification. Taking Triphala churna with warm water before bed could help improve your skin’s condition from within by balancing the pitta and improving digestion.

Ensure your daily routine includes avoiding heat exposure as much as possible. Wearing loose, cotton clothing will allow your skin to breathe and potentially reduce irritation.

Finally, if symptoms persist or worsen, it’s critical to see an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner or medical professional. This ensures that you’re well guided in managing your condition safely. Ayurveda places great emphasis on aligning treatments to individual prakriti, so professional advice can be invaluable.

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