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Question #46313
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Help for Itchy Dry Eczema on Torso - #46313

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20 year old female with itchy dry eczema all over torso area.its blackish and dry. No weeping. Aggravates when she eats sweets

How long have you been experiencing this eczema?:

- 1-6 months

Have you noticed any other triggers besides sweets?:

- Stress

How would you describe the severity of your itching?:

- Mild, occasional itching
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Don’t Worry take Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd, mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd,vibha ointment Externally, Gandhak Rasayana 1tab bd enough u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Hello, It is better to avoid the cause(sweet) with special reference to white table sugar; if she craves for sweets she can opt for fruits(dates are also good option) The following medicines will help: 1. KAISORA GUGGULU DS)AVN) 1—0—1 one hour before breakfast and one hour before dinner. 2.Thikthaka kashayam 15ml—0----15ml with medicine no.1 by adding 45 ml of boiled cooled water. 3. Nalpamaradi thailam for application to the body before shower. 4. ECzemed nano ointment to be applied after shower.

All the above medications for 90 days. Take care, Kind regards.

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1.Neemghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Haridra capsules 1 cap twice daily with water after meals 4.Manjistha capsules 1 cap twice daily with water after meals

External Care: - Apply Aloe vera gel or neem oil lightly on affected areas. - Avoid harsh soaps; use mild herbal cleansers.

Diet & Lifestyle: - Reduce sweets, fried foods, and stress triggers. - Favor light, cooling foods: green vegetables, barley, moong dal. - Practice gentle yoga and pranayama for stress balance.

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Avoid sour fermented and bakery products. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Use boiled water for drinking. Cutis cream for local application Cap Cutis 2-0-2 Tab Protekt 2-0-2 Follow up after 2 weeks.

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Hello Thanks​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ for sharing the details. I can understand that itchy, dry, blackish patchy area of the skin on the torso of a young female can not only be irritating but also a source of anxiety from the point of view of appearance.

The good thing is — with Ayurveda, such a case of skin is very manageable, particularly, as there is no oozing and the itching is only slightly present.

YOUR CONCERN (Summary)

Age: 20 years

Area involved: Torso (chest, abdomen, and back) Nature: Dry, blackish discoloration, itchy Duration: 1–6 months No discharge / weeping Aggravating factors: Sweets, stress Itching: Mild, occasional

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

The above condition can be correlated to Vicharchika / Ekakushta in Ayurveda with: -Pitta + Kapha predominance -Association of Rakta dhatu dushti -Background Agni mandya (digestive imbalance) -Stress causing Pitta–Vata aggravation

Why blackish & dry?

Chronic inflammation → Rakta dushti Dryness → Vata association Sweets → increase Kapha + Pitta, worsening itching & pigmentation

👉 As there is no weeping, this is not an acute inflammatory stage, which makes treatment easier and faster.

TREATMENT GOALS

1. Reduce itching 2. Correct Pitta–Kapha imbalance 3. Purify Rakta dhatu 4. Improve skin texture & color 5. Prevent recurrence

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Gandhak Rasayan 1 tablet twice daily after food with warm water → Best for chronic dry eczema & pigmentation

2. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath 20 ml twice daily before food → Blood purifier, reduces discoloration

3. Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tablet twice daily after food → Improves liver function, controls skin disorders

4. Avipattikar Churna ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water → Controls Pitta & prevents sweet-induced flare-ups

Duration: 6–8 weeks (review required)

EXTERNAL APPLICATION

Oil-based treatment is preferred (since the lesion is dry)

1.Karanj Taila Apply a thin layer on the affected areas Once daily, preferably at night

2. If itching is increased occasionally: Mix coconut oil + few drops of neem oil and apply

❌ Do not use steroid creams (they worsen skin pigmentation if used for a long time).

DIETARY GUIDELINES (MOST IMPORTANT)

✅ INCLUDE

Bitter vegetables (lauki, karela, tinda) Green leafy vegetables Moong dal Plenty of warm water Turmeric in cooking

❌ STRICTLY AVOID

Sweets, chocolates, bakery items Cold drinks, packaged food Excess milk products Fried & spicy food

LIFESTYLE & STRESS MANAGEMENT

Avoid scratching (which makes pigmentation worse) Keep skin moisturized Avoid very hot showers Wear loose cotton clothes Practice Anulom Vilom / deep breathing daily (10 min)

The main reason for stress, therefore, the mind–skin connection must be looked at.

EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT

Itching subsides in 1–2 weeks Dryness gets better in 2–3 weeks The blackish discoloration diminishes gradually in 6–8 weeks

The recurrence of the disease is reduced significantly along with diet control

As the patient is a young girl, the non-weeping and mild nature of the eczema, this condition is very manageable and often totally reversible with diet and treatment compliance.

Best wishes, Dr. Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Hello Thanks​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ for sharing the details. I can understand that itchy, dry, blackish patchy area of the skin on the torso of a young female can not only be irritating but also a source of anxiety from the point of view of appearance.

The good thing is — with Ayurveda, such a case of skin is very manageable, particularly, as there is no oozing and the itching is only slightly present.

YOUR CONCERN (Summary)

Age: 20 years

Area involved: Torso (chest, abdomen, and back) Nature: Dry, blackish discoloration, itchy Duration: 1–6 months No discharge / weeping Aggravating factors: Sweets, stress Itching: Mild, occasional

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

The above condition can be correlated to Vicharchika / Ekakushta in Ayurveda with: -Pitta + Kapha predominance -Association of Rakta dhatu dushti -Background Agni mandya (digestive imbalance) -Stress causing Pitta–Vata aggravation

Why blackish & dry?

Chronic inflammation → Rakta dushti Dryness → Vata association Sweets → increase Kapha + Pitta, worsening itching & pigmentation

👉 As there is no weeping, this is not an acute inflammatory stage, which makes treatment easier and faster.

TREATMENT GOALS

1. Reduce itching 2. Correct Pitta–Kapha imbalance 3. Purify Rakta dhatu 4. Improve skin texture & color 5. Prevent recurrence

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Gandhak Rasayan 1 tablet twice daily after food with warm water → Best for chronic dry eczema & pigmentation

2. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath 20 ml twice daily before food → Blood purifier, reduces discoloration

3. Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tablet twice daily after food → Improves liver function, controls skin disorders

4. Avipattikar Churna ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water → Controls Pitta & prevents sweet-induced flare-ups

Duration: 6–8 weeks (review required)

EXTERNAL APPLICATION

Oil-based treatment is preferred (since the lesion is dry)

1.Karanj Taila Apply a thin layer on the affected areas Once daily, preferably at night

2. If itching is increased occasionally: Mix coconut oil + few drops of neem oil and apply

❌ Do not use steroid creams (they worsen skin pigmentation if used for a long time).

DIETARY GUIDELINES (MOST IMPORTANT)

✅ INCLUDE

Bitter vegetables (lauki, karela, tinda) Green leafy vegetables Moong dal Plenty of warm water Turmeric in cooking

❌ STRICTLY AVOID

Sweets, chocolates, bakery items Cold drinks, packaged food Excess milk products Fried & spicy food

LIFESTYLE & STRESS MANAGEMENT

Avoid scratching (which makes pigmentation worse) Keep skin moisturized Avoid very hot showers Wear loose cotton clothes Practice Anulom Vilom / deep breathing daily (10 min)

The main reason for stress, therefore, the mind–skin connection must be looked at.

EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT

Itching subsides in 1–2 weeks Dryness gets better in 2–3 weeks The blackish discoloration diminishes gradually in 6–8 weeks

The recurrence of the disease is reduced significantly along with diet control

As the patient is a young girl, the non-weeping and mild nature of the eczema, this condition is very manageable and often totally reversible with diet and treatment compliance.

Best wishes, Dr. Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Hello, A 20 year female with dry, itchy, blackish eczema over the torso, present for 1–6 months, without oozing or discharge, and worsening after sweets and during stress, suggests a chronic dry inflammatory skin condition. The absence of weeping indicates a non-infective, non-acute eczema, where skin dryness, pigmentation, and mild itching are the main concerns rather than active inflammation.

The treatment plan focuses on reducing skin inflammation, correcting dietary triggers (especially excess sugar), improving skin hydration from within, and managing stress, which plays a significant role in flare-ups.

🔎 Recommended Investigations (If not done in last 6 months) 1. CBC with ESR 2. Serum IgE 3. Vitamin D3 4. Fasting Blood Sugar

💊 Internal Medicines For 2 weeks 1. Mahamanjishthadi Kashayam – 15 ml + 45 ml warm water, twice daily before food 2. Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily after meals 3. Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water 4. Guduchi Satva / Giloy – 500 mg twice daily after food

🌿 External & Supportive Therapies 1. External application (twice daily) Karanja Taila + Coconut oil (1:1) → Reduces dryness, itching, and pigmentation 2. Lukewarm water bathing only Avoid hot water completely 3. Besan + milk paste (2× weekly) Mild cleansing without drying skin 4. Avoid soap on affected areas Use only herbal or fragrance-free cleanser

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations ❌ Avoid 1. Sweets, chocolates, bakery items 2. Refined sugar, soft drinks 3. Excess spicy, fried foods 4. Fermented foods and vinegar 5. Stress eating and late nights ✅ Include 1. Fresh home-cooked meals 2. Bitter vegetables – bottle gourd, ridge gourd, snake gourd 3. Green leafy vegetables 4. Adequate water intake (warm or room temperature) 5. 1 tsp cow ghee daily with food

🧘🏻‍♀️ Stress & Lifestyle Care 1. Pranayama Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes daily Bhramari – 5 rounds (reduces stress-induced itching) 2. Sleep routine Sleep by 10:30 pm Avoid screen exposure 1 hour before bed 3. Loose cotton clothing only Avoid tight or synthetic clothes over torso

🕉️ Follow-up after 2 weeks Itching reduces within 7–10 days Dryness and pigmentation start improving in 3–4 weeks Significant skin texture improvement in 6–8 weeks Avoiding sweets is crucial to prevent recurrence

✨ With proper internal support, external care, and dietary discipline, dry eczema at this stage is completely manageable and reversible.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)

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take mahamanjishthadi kwath 10 ml eaqual contety with water 2 times day take ghandhak rayan 2 bd take mahatikta ghurth 5ml at empty stomch at morning nimba taila for apply

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Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Panchtiktagrit guggul 2 -0-2 after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Wash the affected area with Neem kwath, dry and apply Karanj oil on affected skin area twice daily. Avoid sour fermented foods. Avoid processed, fast food, junk food, sugary foods street foods, nonveg food Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice.

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Medicines 1 Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water (after food). 2 Mahamanjisthadi Kashayam: 15ml mixed with 15ml warm water, twice daily (before food). 3 Haridra Khanda: 1 teaspoon with warm water, twice daily.

External Therapy Nalpamaradi Tailam: Apply generously over the affected blackish areas 30 minutes before bathing. Massage gently to reduce dryness. If Nalpamaradi is unavailable, use 777 Oil.

Dietary & Lifestyle Advice - Since sweets are the specific trigger, she must completely stop refined sugar, chocolates, and sweet fruits (like mango/banana) for 45 days. This is crucial to stop the itching. - Avoid: Sour foods (Pickles, Curd/Yogurt) and Fermented foods (Idli/Dosa batter), as these worsen skin discoloration. - Stop using chemical soaps on the torso. Use a herbal powder (like Green Gram flour or Besan) for bathing.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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You can start with Neem capsule 1 BD Gandhak rasayana 1 BD Khadira aristha 15 ml BD Alovera gel ext appn Avoid spicy sour fermented foods

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Kayakalpa vati 1-0-1 Neemghan vati 1-0-1 Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 4-0-4 tsp Kayakalpa taila - local application Avoid spicy sour non vegetarian food

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Avoid sweet and chatpata khana 1. Gandhak rasyan 2BD AF 2. Ayusora oil for local application before bathing keep it 30 min on the applied area. 3. Ayusora tablet 2BD AF 4. Ashwagandha tab 2HS at bed time with luke warm water

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