Ayurvedic treatment may offer support for managing lichen planus pigmentosus by addressing the underlying dosha imbalance, often related to a disruption in pitta and vata. With this condition affecting your face, neck, and hands, it’s important to focus on calming and cooling therapies that can help soothe these areas and manage the pigmentation.
First step is dietary adjustments. Avoid spicy, sour, and salty foods as they can aggravate pitta. Incorporate cooling and pacifying foods, such as cucumbers and melons, and drink coconut water daily as it naturally cools the body.
For topical application, consider using a paste of red sandalwood powder mixed with rose water and apply it to the affected areas. This may help in reducing pigmentation and soothing irritation. Use this paste once daily, preferably in the evening, and wash it off with cool water after it dries.
Herbal formulations such as manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) could be beneficial. Taking manjistha churna with warm water, about 1/2 teaspoon twice daily, helps in blood purification, supporting the skin’s natural ability to heal and reduce pigmentation.
Supporting your overall health with the practice of regular yoga and pranayama, particularly cooling breaths like Sheetali or Shitkari, can also assist in balancing pitta and improving skin health.
If there’s no improvement, consider consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner for a personalized plan, including other herbal supplements or therapies that might be beneficial. Avoid self-medicating without guidance, as this could lead to unintended effects.
