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Persistent Itching and Discomfort on Skin
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Persistent Itching and Discomfort on Skin - #47434

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Regardingitching in leg and at other locations in patches. No red patches seen . Attended by Eng. Dr,Ayurveda,a dnow sidda. Some improvement seen butnot yetcomfortable. I am attaching photos Has blood purification medicines, antihistamines. Now seeing uncomfortable areas in stomach near nipples etc . But goes off some days but returns. Iam unable to sleep properly. Suggest.

How long have you been experiencing the itching?:

- More than 6 months

Have you noticed any specific triggers for the itching?:

- No specific triggers

How would you describe the severity of your itching?:

- Moderate, bothersome
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Have you noticed any food triggers ?? Since how long you are facing this issue?

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Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Neem capsule 1-0-1 Haridra khand 1/2-0-1/2 tsp after food Mahamanjistadi aristha 4-0-4 tsp with warm water Apply plain coconut oil where ever the itching is der Hingwastaka churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp with warm water

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YOUR DESCRIPTION INDICATES A CHRONIC INTERNAL SKIN SENSITIVITY RATHER THAN A SIMPLE EXTERNAL ALLERGY WHICH IS WHY THERE ARE NO RED PATCHES BUT THE ITCHING SHIFTS FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER AND DISTURBS SLEEP WHEN A CONDITION COMES AND GOES LIKE THIS IT MEANS THE INTERNAL BALANCE IS STILL NOT STABLE EVEN THOUGH SOME RELIEF HAS STARTED AREAS LIKE LEGS STOMACH AND NEAR NIPPLES ARE COMMON WHEN INTERNAL HEAT DRYNESS AND TOXIN LOAD FLUCTUATE TOGETHER ANTIHISTAMINES CAN GIVE TEMPORARY RELIEF BUT THEY DO NOT CORRECT THE ROOT CAUSE WHICH IS WHY FULL COMFORT HAS NOT COME AND SLEEP IS AFFECTED

AT THIS STAGE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS CONSISTENCY AND NOT MIXING TOO MANY TREATMENT LINES CONTINUE WITH A SINGLE CLEAR APPROACH AND GIVE THE BODY TIME TO RESPOND

YOU MAY CONTINUE WITH GANDHAK RASAYAN TWO TABLETS TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM WATER MAHAMANJISHTHA DECOCTION TEN ML WITH EQUAL WARM WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD TRIPHALA POWDER ONE TEASPOON AT NIGHT WITH WARM WATER

FOR LOCAL APPLICATION APPLY VIRGIN COCONUT OIL MIXED WITH A FEW DROPS OF CASTOR OIL ON ITCHY AREAS AT NIGHT DO NOT SCRATCH DO NOT RUB HARD AND DO NOT USE HOT WATER

AVOID SOAP ON THE AFFECTED AREAS USE VERY MILD CLEANSER OR ONLY WATER AVOID HOT SHOWERS SWEATING AND TIGHT CLOTHING AVOID SOUR SPICY FERMENTED FOOD PICKLES VINEGAR TOMATO EXCESS TEA AND COFFEE AVOID DRY SNACKS BAKERY ITEMS AND REHEATED FOOD

TAKE FRESH HOME COOKED FOOD ADD SMALL AMOUNT OF GHEE DAILY DRINK LUKEWARM WATER THROUGH THE DAY DO NOT KEEP LONG GAPS BETWEEN MEALS

FOR SLEEP TAKE ONE CUP OF WARM MILK WITH A PINCH OF NUTMEG AT NIGHT IF MILK SUITS YOU KEEP A FIXED SLEEP TIME AND AVOID SCREEN EXPOSURE AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE BED

IF THE ITCHING CONTINUES DESPITE THIS IT IS ADVISABLE TO CHECK COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT LIVER FUNCTION FASTING BLOOD SUGAR AND TOTAL IGE ONCE

THIS TYPE OF CONDITION IMPROVES GRADUALLY WITH REGULAR CARE AND PATIENCE AVOID FREQUENTLY CHANGING MEDICINES AND ALLOW A FEW WEEKS FOR THE BODY TO SETTLE

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This can be taken as pruritis and stress induced insomnia. Take these medicines for 15 days 1. Nalpamaradi tail for local application 2. Gandhak rasyan 2BD AF 3. Arogyavardhini tab 2BD AF 4. Urtiplex tab 1 BD A F 5. Histantine tab 1 BD A F Take these for 15 days and avoid any triggering cause of these symptoms can be chai, milk dahi, gehu atta etc. Do a follow up after 15 days Dr Akshay negi MD PANCHAKARMA.

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Avoid spicy sour fermented foods non veg peanut mushroom dairy products n sea foods

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Hlo,

Based on your description — itching for >6 months, patch-wise, no visible rash/redness, recurrent, disturbs sleep, partial relief with blood-purification & antihistamines — this fits well with a chronic Ayurvedic pathology rather than an acute allergy.

🌿 Ayurvedic Understanding (Samprapti) - This condition can be understood as “Kandu” with predominance of Pitta–Kapha and Rakta Dushti, with possible involvement of: - Rakta dhatu dushti → itching without visible lesions - Pitta prakopa → burning/irritation, worse at night, migrating areas - Kapha anubandha → chronicity, recurrence, patchy nature - Agni & Aam involvement → symptoms shifting to chest, stomach, near nipples

Manasika factor (stress / disturbed sleep) → aggravates itching cycle

👉 Absence of redness suggests deep-seated doshic imbalance, not superficial skin disease.

🎯 Treatment Principles Rakta–Pitta Shodhana & Shamana Aam pachana & Agni deepana Nidra sudharana (sleep restoration) External soothing & nerve calming

💊 Ayurvedic Prescription

1️⃣ Internal Medicines - Arogyavardhini Vati 250 mg × 2 times daily After meals with lukewarm water 👉 For Rakta shuddhi, liver & metabolic correction

- Mahamanjishthadi Kwath 20 ml + equal warm water Twice daily before food 👉 Best for chronic itching without visible rash

- Gandhak Rasayan 250 mg once daily (morning) 👉 Anti-itch, Rakta-prasadana, long-term safety

- Avipattikar Churna ½–1 tsp at bedtime with warm water 👉 Controls Pitta, helps sleep & digestion

2️⃣ For Sleep & Itch at Night - Saraswatarishta 15 ml at night after food 👉 Calms mind, improves sleep, reduces itch perception (If anxiety prominent: add Brahmi Vati 1 tab at night)

3️⃣ External Application Coconut oil + few drops of Neem oil Apply gently on itchy areas at night

👉 Avoid excessive rubbing (If dryness prominent: add Shatadhauta Ghrita instead)

🥗 Pathya–Apathya (Very Important) ✅ Follow Warm, freshly cooked food Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin Moong dal, rice, wheat Coriander, cumin, fennel water Adequate hydration

❌ Avoid Sour, fermented foods (curd, pickles) Spicy, fried, packaged foods Excess tea/coffee Late nights & day sleep Excess bathing / hot water

⚠️ When to Investigate If itching persists despite 6–8 weeks of proper Ayurvedic treatment, rule out:-

Liver function imbalance Thyroid disorder Blood sugar Chronic kidney issues (Especially important in long-standing unexplained itching.)

🌼 Prognosis ✔️ This condition is controllable and reversible, but requires systemic correction, not just antihistamines. ✔️ Sleep improves first, itching reduces gradually

Tq

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1.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Gandhak rasayan 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Neemghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 5.Brihat Marichyadi taila- Apply twice daily on the affected area

🌿 Ayurvedic Diet Tips for Itching & Skin Health: Favor cooling foods: Include cucumber, watermelon, coconut water, amla, and leafy greens to pacify excess pitta.

Sweet and bitter tastes: Ayurveda recommends sweet fruits, dairy (if tolerated), and bitter vegetables like bitter gourd for skin balance.

Avoid aggravating foods: Limit spicy, oily, fried, fermented, and excessively salty foods, which can worsen itching and pitta imbalance.

Hydration: Drink plenty of water and herbal infusions (like coriander seed water or guduchi tea) to flush toxins.

Light meals: Favor easily digestible foods (khichdi, steamed vegetables) to reduce ama (toxins) and support digestion.

Reduce processed sugar: Excess sweets can aggravate kapha and ama, worsening skin discomfort.

Lifestyle Practices for Relief: Regular sleep: Maintain a consistent sleep schedule; poor sleep worsens itching and pitta imbalance.

Stress management: Practice pranayama (cooling breaths like sheetali and sitkari) and meditation to calm the mind.

Gentle exercise: Yoga and walking help circulation and detoxification without overheating the body.

Avoid heat exposure: Stay away from direct sun, hot showers, and saunas, which aggravate pitta.

Skin care routines: Use cooling oils like coconut or sandalwood externally; avoid harsh soaps.

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Hello Thanks for reaching out with all the details about your itching. It sounds like a real pain, especially since it messes with your sleep. I get it, and I want to put your mind at ease right away – this is something we can fix.

YOUR CONCERN

You’ve got this itching that just won’t quit. –It’s been going on for over 6 months. –Started on your legs, but now it’s popping up on your stomach, near your nipples, and other spots. –Your skin looks normal, no rash or redness. –It comes and goes, moving around. –It’s not super severe, but it definitely keeps you from sleeping well.

–Things you’ve tried: Regular meds (antihistamines) Ayurveda Siddha Blood cleansing meds Result: A little better, but not really comfortable yet.

This totally sounds like a Vata-Pitta type of itching to me. It’s tied into your blood and your mind, too.

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING –No redness with the itch –That tells me it’s more about Vata imbalance, not just an infection or allergy. –It moves around That’s classic Vata behavior. It’s not like a fungus or bacteria that stays in one spot.

–Worse at night, messing with sleep –That points to Pitta getting out of whack, plus your mind being restless. –Blood cleansing didn’t completely work –That’s because it’s not just impure blood. It’s also: –Dry tissues

Nerves that are too sensitive Trouble with getting rid of waste (an Apana Vata issue) Just so you know, this isn’t scabies, eczema, an infection, or anything to worry about. It’s a long-term imbalance in your body.

WHY IT’S STILL A PROBLEM Taking too many antihistamines: They hide the symptoms but can make your skin drier. Too many bitter medicines: These can make your Vata even drier. Maybe not enough oiling or nourishment for your skin. Stress and bad sleep: These make nerve-related itching worse.

WHAT WE NEED TO DO

Calm down those irritated nerves. Get your Vata and Pitta back in balance. Nourish your skin from the inside. Help you sleep better. Stop the itching from coming back, not just cover it up.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICINES (Important changes)

1.Gandhak Rasayana Take 1 tablet twice a day after meals. This is great for long-term itching that doesn’t have an obvious cause and for sensitive skin nerves.

2.Sarivadyasava Take 15 ml with an equal amount of water after lunch and dinner. This helps cool down Pitta and cleanses the blood without making you too dry.

3.Ashwagandha Churna Take ½ teaspoon at night with warm milk or water. This calms your nerves, helps you sleep, and lessens the itching.

4 Triphala + Ghee Take ½ teaspoon of Triphala with ½ teaspoon of cow ghee before bed. This fixes Apana Vata and helps with waste elimination, which is super important.

EXTERNAL CARE (VERY IMPORTANT) Try not to wash too often or use antiseptic soaps.

Good oil options (pick one): –Ksheerabala Taila Lightly put the oil on the itchy spots before bed. DO NOT scratch! Even gentle rubbing can make nerve itching worse.

BATHING & SKIN CARE

Only use lukewarm water. Put a few drops of coconut oil in your bath water. AVOID: Hot water Scrubs Loofahs Medicated soaps Instead of soap, use plain chickpea flour mixed with milk once or twice a week.

DIET PLAN

✅INCLUDE Ghee – 1–2 teaspoons daily Rice, wheat, mung beans Cooked veggies Coconut water (if you like it) Plenty of warm drinks

❌AVOID Very spicy food Too much sour or fermented food Dry snacks Tea/coffee at night Alcohol (if you drink it)

LIFESTYLE & SLEEP TIPS

Try to sleep before 11 PM. Massage your feet every night with oil. Cut down on screen time after dinner. Do some gentle breathing before bed. Yoga breathing: Anulom Vilom – 10 minutes Avoid Kapalbhati (it can make itching worse)

This isn’t a serious skin problem. It can be fixed. You don’t need stronger antihistamines. Getting your Vata and Pitta balanced will do the trick.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Don’t work take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, pancha tikta ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd, mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd, gandhak rasayanam 1tab bd, vibha ointment Externally avoid Citrus, meat,oily,spicy u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ 1. Shitali 2.Sitkari 3. Anulom Vilom.

❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.

💊Medication 💊

Cap. Nelsin 2 caps twice a day before food. Cap Sorajit 2 caps twice a day before food. Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Syp. Sarivadhyasav 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water before food.

Use Psorolin Soap. Also use alum crystal as we use soap. Bath atleast twice a day with hot water.

Tab. Gandharva Haritaki Vati 2 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.

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Take mahatikta ghurth 5 ml at empty stomach morning Take kesor gugulu 2 bd Take neem tablets 2 bd Take arogyavardhini vati 2 bd Take livtone tab 2 bd Take gandhak rasayan 2 bd Take khadir power and warm 10 gm and take 2 times day Definitely give result Avoid : curd Milk and milk products spicy and non veg

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Start with Neem tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Haridhra khand 1tsp twice daily after food with warm milk. Avipattikar tablet 0-0-2 after food with water Apply Karanj oil on affected skin area Avoid eggs, seafood,sour food. Follow up after 21 days

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