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How can I treat mosquito bite marks and black spots on my skin?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Consultation #47387
185 days ago
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How can I treat mosquito bite marks and black spots on my skin? - #47387

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I have mosquito bite marks on my whole body majorly hands and legs what can I use to get raid of it. These marks are since my childhood also I'm getting black spots on my face my age is 27 years

How long have you been noticing the black spots on your face?:

- More than 1 year

Have you tried any treatments for the mosquito bite marks or black spots?:

- No, I haven't tried anything

Do you have any other skin issues or sensitivities?:

- Yes, I have acne or eczema
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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
185 days ago
5

Internally you start with Neem capsule 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 4-0-4 tsp with water Giloy tab 1-0-1

Apply plain coconut oil or Alovera gel with turmeric paste over the bite site

Avoid scratching

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
185 days ago
5

IT’S A COMBINATION OF VERY OLD INSECT BITE SCARS AND NEW FACIAL PIGMENTATION DUE TO SENSITIVE INFLAMMATORY SKIN WITH A HISTORY OF ACNE OR ECZEMA WHEN THIS TYPE OF SKIN IS SCRATCHED OR IRRITATED EVEN SLIGHTLY IT LEAVES DARK MARKS

CHILDHOOD MOSQUITO MARKS WILL FADE OVER MONTHS BUT THEY CAN DEFINITELY LIGHTEN AND SKIN QUALITY CAN IMPROVE

INTERNAL MEDICINE

KHADEERARISHTA 15 ML WITH EQUAL WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD

AAROGYAVARDHINI VATI ONE TABLET ONCE DAILY AFTER BREAKFAST

TRIPHALA POWDER ONE TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH WARM WATER

APPLY NALPAMARADI OIL OVER THE DARK MARKS AT NIGHT MASSAGE LIGHTLY AND WASH OFF IN THE MORNING

FOR FACE BLACK SPOTS USE ROSE WATER TO CLEAN FACE TWICE DAILY APPLY LICORICE POWDER MIXED WITH ALOE VERA GEL AS A LAYER ON BLACK SPOTS THREE TIMES A WEEK AT NIGHT WASH OFF AFTER 20 MINUTES

AVOID CURD AT NIGHT AVOID CHILLI SOUR PICKLES AND JUNK FOOD INCLUDE GHEE IN DIET EAT HOME COOKED SIMPLE FOOD ADD SOAKED BLACK RAISINS

DO NOT SCRUB SKIN HARSHLY AVOID FREQUENT CHANGE OF SKIN PRODUCTS AVOID SCRATCHING REGULAR SLEEP AND STRESS CONTROL ARE IMPORTANT FOR SKIN HEALING

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
184 days ago
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Apply kumkumadi oil on affected area at bedtime Mix manjista powder+ turmeric powder+ raktachandan powder= mix with rose water apply twice weekly ove the affected area, keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water. Start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water. Avoid exposure to direct Sun rays .

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
185 days ago
5

Take evenshade ointment Externally, nalmaparadi tail external application enough, Gandhak rasayana 1tab bd enough

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
185 days ago
5

Namaste 🌿

Based on your history, this looks like a chronic skin pigmentation issue with post-inflammatory marks from mosquito bites + facial dark spots, along with acne/eczema tendency.

🌿 Ayurvedic Understanding (Brief) In Ayurveda, your condition is mainly due to: - Pitta + Kapha imbalance - Rakta dhatu dushti (impure blood) - Old insect bites cause Krimi-janya vrana → Shyava varna (black marks) - Facial black spots = Vyanga / post-acne pigmentation - Itching & eczema indicate Ama + Pitta in skin channels (Twak srotas) - Because the marks are since childhood, treatment must be slow, internal + external.

🌿 Ayurvedic Prescription (Natural & Safe) 🔹 INTERNAL MEDICINES (8–12 weeks)

1️⃣ Khadirarishta 15 ml + equal water, after lunch & dinner (Purifies blood, reduces old marks & itching)

2️⃣ Manjistha Capsule / Churna Capsule: 1 capsule twice daily OR Churna: ½ tsp with warm water at night (Best herb for pigmentation)

3️⃣ Gandhak Rasayan 1 tablet once daily after breakfast (For chronic skin marks, acne & eczema)

🔹 EXTERNAL APPLICATION 🔸 For body mosquito bite marks: - Kumkumadi Tailam + Coconut oil (1:1) Apply thin layer daily at night Do not rub hard

🔸 For face black spots: Kumkumadi Tailam (only 2–3 drops) Night application Massage gently for 1 minute

🔹 WEEKLY UBtan (Once–Twice / week) Besan – 1 tsp Haldi – pinch Rose water / milk – to mix Apply 10 minutes → wash gently

🌿 DIET & LIFESTYLE (Very Important) ✔ Drink warm water ✔ Eat fruits: pomegranate, papaya, apple ✔ Use neem soap / glycerin soap only

❌ Avoid: Fried food Bakery, chips Excess tea/coffee Scratching bites (causes permanent marks)

⏳ EXPECTED RESULTS Itching ↓ in 2–3 weeks Marks start lightening in 6–8 weeks Old childhood marks need 3–4 months

⚠️ Important: Avoid steroid creams (Betnovate, Quadriderm, etc.) – they darken marks permanently.

Tq

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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
185 days ago
5

Hello, For face massage: 1. Kumkumadi thailam (vasu) everyday For marks: 1. Raktashodhala syrup(swadeshi) 20ml-----0-------20ml by adding 20ml of boiled cooled water after breakfats an after dinner for 90 days. 2. Thikthamrit capsules(pavaman) 1—0----1 with medicine no.1 for 90 days. 3. Nalpamaradi thailam for application to whole body 45 minutes before warm water shower. 3. Eladi soap(nagarjuna) for bathing. Take care, kind regards.

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
185 days ago
5

Hello Thanks for being so open about your skin worries. Those old mosquito bite marks from when you were a kid and the newer dark spots on your face can be a real pain, right? Good news is, with a little consistent Ayurvedic care, we can totally tackle them.

YOUR CONCERN

You’re 27, and you’ve got: –Old mosquito bite marks on your arms and legs from childhood –Dark spots/pigmentation on your face that have been there for over a year –A history of acne or eczema –You haven’t tried any treatments yet.

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

Basically, what’s going on here is:

–Pitta dosha imbalance: This often shows up as pigmentation and dark spots. –Rakta dhatu dushti: This makes marks stick around longer and not fade easily. –Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: This happens when old bites and acne don’t heal right and leave marks. –There’s also a bit of Kapha involved, which can make marks thick and stubborn.

–Since these marks have been around a while, we’ll need some patience and a regular routine. –Also, your skin sounds sensitive, so we’re going to stay away from harsh products.

TREATMENT GOAL

–Lighten those old mosquito bite scars. –Fade the dark spots on your face. –Improve how your skin heals and give it a nice glow. –Stop new marks from forming by keeping acne and itching under control.

AYURVEDIC PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICATION(To clean your skin from the inside)

1.Manjisthadi ks tab 2-0-2 after food ( These clean your blood and help old marks fade.)

2.Sarivadyasava 20ml-0-20ml after food (This is great for pigmentation and skin prone to eczema.)

3.Triphala churna: Half a teaspoon at night with warm water. (This helps your digestion and, in turn, your skin.)

EXTERNAL CARE (This is really important)

For BODY marks (arms and legs)

–Kumkumadi Taila (at night) OR NalPamaradi Taila (if you’ve had itching or eczema) –Just a gentle massage on the marks every day.

For FACE (Dark spots)

–Kumkumadi Taila: 2-3 drops at night. –In the morning, wash your face with a mix of gram flour and rose water (2-3 times a week). –DON’T use lemon, baking soda, or harsh scrubs.

HOME REMEDIES (Safe and they work)

–Pure aloe vera gel: Put it on your face and body marks every day. –Turmeric + sandalwood powder + rose water: Use this as a weekly face pack for pigmentation.

DIET PLAN (Healthy skin starts from within)

INCLUDE

Green veggies Pomegranate, papaya Coconut water Lots of water A little bit of ghee

AVOID

Too much spicy or fried food Baked goods Too much sugar Eating out often

TIPS

Don’t scratch mosquito bites or acne. Use mosquito protection so you don’t get new marks. Get enough sleep (your skin fixes itself at night). Stress can make pigmentation worse, so try to keep calm.

Your skin isn’t ruined; it just needs some blood cleaning and gentle care. Stay away from quick chemical fixes. Ayurveda works deep down and safely, especially for marks that have been around a long time.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
185 days ago
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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 Tab. Krumikuthar Ras 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day after food

Kumkumadi Tailam Apply 3-4 spots on the dark spots and slight massage. Donot expose to heat after applying oil.

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
184 days ago
5

1.Neemghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Kumkumadi taila-apply this , massage gently on the pigmented areas and leave it overnight

🍎 Diet & Lifestyle Tips Favor cooling foods: Cucumber, coconut water, leafy greens, amla, coriander seed water.

Avoid aggravating foods: Spicy, oily, fried, fermented, and excessively sour foods.

Hydration: Drink plenty of warm water and herbal teas (coriander, cumin, fennel).

Skin care: -External application of neem oil, coconut oil, or sandalwood paste may soothe marks. -Avoid harsh soaps; use mild herbal cleansers.

Stress management: Yoga, pranayama (especially cooling breaths like sheetali), and meditation can reduce flare‑ups.

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
179 days ago
5

HELLO,

You have old mosquito bite marks on hands and legs, black spots on face, and a history of acne/eczema.

In Ayurveda, this happens mainly due to Pitta imbalance (heat, inflammation) along with kapha imbalance (slow healing). Repeated itching, scratching, sun exposure, weak. digestion and toxins in blood cause dark marks that stay for years

Because your skin is sensitive, treatment must be gentle cooling and internal-external

TREATMENT GOALS -reduce inflammation and itching -fade old dark mosquito marks and facial spots -improve skin healing and glow -prevent new pigmentation and acne/eczema -balance pitta and kapha from inside

INTERNAL TREATMENT

1) MANJSITHA CAPSULE= 1 cap twice daily after meals =blood purifier, reduces pigmenation

2) NEEM GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily with warm water =controls acne, itching, inflamamtin

3) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =detox, improves digestion and skin

4) TURMERIC MILK= 1/2 tsp with milk at night =anti inflamamtory heals marks

DURATION= minimum 2-3 months

EXTERNAL TREATMENT -Aloe vera gel - daily on marks cooling and healing -Manjistha + aloe vera paste= 3 Times/week on dark marks -Sandalwood + rose water= daily no spots -Kumkumadi taila = night application o face (very effective for black spots)

Avoid harsh soaps, beaching creams, or steroid creams

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

AVOID= spicy, oil, fried food, junk food, excess sugar, alcohol, smoking

INCLUDE= amla, pomegranate, green vegetables, whole grains, plenty of water =protect skin from sun -do not scratch mosquito bites -maintain regular sleep and stress control

YOGA ASANAS -suryanamaskar -bhujangasana -shavasana

PRANAYAM -nadi sodhana -bhramari -deep breathing =help fdetox, digestion, stress and skin glow

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -aloe vera gel daily -potato slice rubbing on dark spots -cucumber paste for cooling -honey + turmeric once or twice weekly

EXPECTED RESULTS -1 month= less itching and new marks -3 months= visible lightening of old spots -6 months= clearer healthier skin

Your condition is treatable with regular Ayurvedic care. Consistency, patience, and gentle treatment are the keys

Ayurveda works from the root , not just the surface

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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