I can understand how frustrating and emotionally draining this condition has been for you especially after trying different systems of medicine for such a long time and not seeing relief…lichen planus pigmentosus is not a simple pigmentation problem it is a deep seated inflammatory condition of the skin and blood that is why external applications or short term treatments often do not give results , it is not a condition that gets cured quickly but yes it is manageable and it can be controlled and g improved with the right long term approach in Ayurveda we do not look at it as just dark patches on skin but as an internal imbalance that reflects outside weather sensitivity heat stress digestion issues immunity and long standing inflammation all play a role so treatment focuses on calming the internal system purifying the blood supporting liver function reducing heat and strengthening skin healing from inside medicines are selected based on your body type digestion, bowel pattern ,sleep, stress levels and hormonal balance along with internal medicines , external applications are advised not harsh creams, sun protection is very important ,avoid heat friction perfumes ,cosmetics scrubbing and experimenting with home remedies is essential Diet plays a major rolefreshly cooked food ,avoid spicy, fried ,sour, fermented and packaged foods helps the skin settle . Stress management is equally important emotional stress can worsen pigmentation and inflammation , first itching burning and spread reduces then colour slowly lightens. consistency is the key and not switching treatments frequently. Do not lose hope this condition requires patience ,proper guidance ,and a holistic plan rather than aggressive treatment if managed correctly the disease can be stabilized and quality of life can improve significantly.
Yes curable Don’t worry take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, Gandhak Rasayana 1tab bd, Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab bd,vibha ointment Externally, khadirarista 20ml bd enough u ll get results
Dr RC BAMS MS
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR CONCERN
LICHEN PLANUS PIGMENTOSUS IS A CHRONIC PIGMENTARY CONDITION AND I WANT TO BE VERY HONEST AND PROFESSIONAL WITH YOU IT IS A CONTROLLABLE AND MANAGEABLE CONDITION BUT IT IS NOT A QUICKLY OR EASILY REVERSIBLE ONE
FROM AN AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW THIS CONDITION USUALLY INVOLVES LONG STANDING IMBALANCE OF HEAT AND DRYNESS IN THE BODY ALONG WITH DEEP SEATED SKIN AND BLOOD TISSUE INVOLVEMENT WHICH IS WHY THE PIGMENTATION APPEARS DARK AND PERSISTS FOR YEARS
COMPLETE ERADICATION OF EXISTING PIGMENTATION IS DIFFICULT ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS SEVERE AND PRESENT FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS HOWEVER SIGNIFICANT CONTROL PREVENTION OF FURTHER SPREAD AND GRADUAL LIGHTENING OF THE SKIN IS POSSIBLE WITH CONSISTENT LONG TERM TREATMENT AND STRICT LIFESTYLE DISCIPLINE
IMPROVEMENT IN COLOR HAPPENS SLOWLY OVER MONTHS AND NOT IN WEEKS THE PRIMARY GOALS OF TREATMENT ARE TO STOP PROGRESSION REDUCE INTERNAL HEAT STABILIZE THE SKIN AND SUPPORT NATURAL REPAIR MECHANISMS
AVOIDING DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE HEAT STRONG COSMETICS HAIR DYES PERFUMES AND CHEMICAL BASED SKIN PRODUCTS IS VERY IMPORTANT EVEN SMALL TRIGGERS CAN MAINTAIN THE CONDITION
IN AYURVEDA SUCH CONDITIONS ARE HANDLED WITH INTERNAL MEDICATION EXTERNAL CARE AND DIETARY REGULATION TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE AND ALLOW SLOW RECOVERY
IF YOU ARE EXPECTING A COMPLETE AND RAPID RETURN TO ORIGINAL SKIN COLOR THAT EXPECTATION NEEDS TO BE REALISTICALLY MODIFIED HOWEVER IF YOU ARE COMMITTED TO LONG TERM CARE IT IS VERY MUCH POSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CONDITION AND ACHIEVE VISIBLE IMPROVEMENT IN SKIN TONE AND QUALITY
CONSISTENCY PATIENCE AND GUIDED TREATMENT ARE THE KEY FACTORS IN MANAGING THIS CONDITION SUCCESSFULLY
Take Arogyavardhani vati 2 bd Take livtone 2 bd Take chandraprabhavati 2 bd Nasya cow ghee 2 drop each nostril 2 times day 6 am and 6 pm Apply cow milkk with jayfal and wash your face
Hlo,
I understand how distressing Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) can be, especially when it affects the face. I’ll explain this clearly from an Ayurvedic perspective and then give you a short, safe Ayurvedic prescription.
Is LPP curable? - In Ayurveda, LPP is considered a chronic but controllable condition. - Complete reversal of pigmentation is slow, but - Disease progression can be stopped, inflammation can be controlled, and - Pigmentation can gradually lighten (40–70%) with consistent treatment and lifestyle correction. - Since you’ve had it for 2 years, it is considered “Jirna Avastha” (chronic stage), so patience is important.
Ayurvedic Understanding (Simple) - LPP resembles Vyanga / Neelika with Pitta–Vata dominance. Main causes in Ayurveda: - Pitta dushti → excess heat causing dark pigmentation - Rakta dushti → blood impurities - Vata association → dryness, chronicity, poor healing - This leads to deep-seated pigmentation without itching or scaling (typical of LPP).
Treatment Principle - Pitta & Rakta shodhana (cooling + blood purification) - Skin nourishment - Prevent further melanocyte stimulation
Ayurvedic Prescription (6–8 weeks) 1️⃣ Oral Medicines
✔ Mahamanjishthadi Kwath 15 ml + equal warm water Twice daily after meals
✔ Gandhak Rasayan 1 tablet twice daily after meals
✔ Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tablet once daily after lunch
These help reduce inflammation, purify blood, and control pigmentation.
2️⃣ External Application (Very Important) ✔ Kumkumadi Tailam Apply 2–3 drops at night only Gentle massage, wash off in the morning
⚠️ Avoid daytime use if going into sunlight.
Diet & Lifestyle (Essential) Avoid completely: ❌ Spicy, fried foods ❌ Fermented foods (curd at night, pickles) ❌ Tea/coffee excess ❌ Cosmetics, fairness creams, steroid creams
Prefer: ✔ Cooling foods (lauki, cucumber, coconut water) ✔ Ghee in small quantity ✔ Plenty of water ✔ Regular sleep before 11 PM
Expected Results 4–6 weeks: No new darkening, skin calmness 3 months: Gradual lightening 6 months: Noticeable improvement in facial tone
⚠️ Pigmentation fades slowly from the edges, not suddenly.
Important Note Do not stop modern treatment suddenly Avoid frequent chemical peels or lasers during active LPP If itching, burning, or redness appears → treatment needs adjustment
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1.Haridra khand 1 tsp once daily with warm milk 2.Neemghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Arogyavardhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Kumkumadi taila- massage gently with this oil and leave it overnight
⚠️ Important Considerations - Consistency is key: Ayurvedic medicines often take 2–3 months to show visible improvement. - Avoid triggers: Excess heat, spicy food, stress, and harsh sun exposure worsen pigmentation. - Dietary guidance: Favor cooling foods (cucumber, coconut water, leafy greens), avoid fried/oily items. - Lifestyle: Gentle yoga, pranayama (esp. Sheetali and Anulom Vilom), and adequate sleep support healing.
HELLO,
WHAT IS LPP? Lichen Plans pigmentation is a chronic, progressive dermatological condition characterised by: -Dark brown to grey black pigmentation on sun-exposed or flexural areas - often triggered or worsened by sunlight, heat or inflammation
AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
PITTA DOSHA= heat, inflammation, and pigmentation RAKTA DHATU DUSHTI= impaired blood tissue function- responsible for skin color KUSHTA(skin disorder)= LPP can be categorised under minor Kshudra kushtha VYANGA= localised pigmentation due to pitta-raita vitiation AMA= toxin accumulation due to weakness digestion BHRAJAKA PITTA DUSHTI= disruption in skin pigmentation metabolism(skin pitta sub-type)
So, the root of the disease lies in- -vitiated pitta and rakta dhatu - ama(toxic byproducts of improper digestion) - sun exposure and stress aggravating bhrajak pitta
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF LPP
1) DETOXIFICATION
AT HOME
FOR 1ST 3 DAYS
- TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before food 30 mins before twice daily
-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water after food twice daily
on 3rd day eat light food like khichdi at night
on 4th day VIRECHANA PROCEDURE - TRIVRIT LEHA= 50 gm with warm milk early morning after that don’t eat anything just have warm water -you will observe loose motions 5-10 times
this will detoxifies your body
after motions stops have light food for that day
THIS PROCESS WILL ELIMINATE EXCESS PITTA AND TOXINS
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS(start from day 5) these are meant to purify blood, cool down the body, balance pitta and improve skin tone
1) BLOOD PURIFIERS
-MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 30 ml twice daily before meals with water = reduces pigmentation, detoxifies blood
-SARIDVADYASAVA= 20 ml twice daily after meals with water = pitta pacifier, reduces itching and heat
-GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily in morning and night = immunity and pitta regulation
2) LIVER AND PITTA REGULATORS
1) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =liver detox , skin health
2) AVIPAATIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water = improves digestion, reduces pitta
3) ANTI-PIGMENTATION LEPA AND RASAYANA -yastimadhu+haridra+chandan+ rose water paste = 3 times/week - 1 tsp sandalwood powder+ 1 tsp mulethi powder + 1 tsp manjistha powder+cucumber huice= 20 min leave and then wash
TOPICAL AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
NIGHT OIL APPLICATIONS
1) KUMKUMADI TAILA= 5 drops on affected area =reduces pigmentation, even tones
2) ELADI TAILA= whole body application before bath =prevents darkening, calms skin
3) NALPAMRADI TAILA= for facial pigmentation =brigthens dull skin
SUNPROTECTION(very imp for LPP) -Apply sunscreen with SPF 30-50 -use natural sun blockers= aloevera, cucumber juice , turmeric paste -cover skin with cotton clothes, hats, umbreallas -avoid sun exposure between 10 AM- 4PM
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
AVOID PITTA AGGRAVTING FOODS -spicy, sour, fermented, fried, junk food -red meat, alcohol, vinegar, excess salt - pickles, tamarind, tomatoes, brinjal
PREFER -bitter vegetables= kerala, neem, methi - amla, pomegranate, coconut water, buttermilk - turmeric milk with ghee - mung dal, barley, ghee, bottle gourd
LIFESTYLE TIPS -practice cooling pranayam= sheetali, sheetakari, anulom vilom -sleep early and avoid screen exposure before bed -reduce stres- LPP often worsens with emotional strain -bath with cool or lukewarm water not hot
EXPECTED OUTCOMES -1-3 MONTHS= reduced itching, fewer new pigmentation lesion -3-6 MONTHS= gradual fading of superficial pigmentation LONF TERM= if sun protection+ ayurvedic regime is followed, Pigmentation stabilises and skin tone evens out slowly
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
In Ayurveda it will take longer time to show results. The colour of the affected skin area will lighten with time and also spread can be controlled . Strict diet, and regular medicines are a must.
In Ayurveda, Lichen Planus Pigmentosus is related to Pitta imbalance, rakta (blood) dushti, and accumulation of ama (toxins).
Treatment focuses on cooling the body, improving digestion, and preventing further pigmentation. Results are slow but steady with discipline.
✅ Foods to include Freshly cooked, home food Rice, chapati, simple dal Vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, ash gourd Green leafy vegetables (in moderation) Fruits like apple, pear, papaya, pomegranate Coconut water (if digestion is good) Plenty of plain water
❌ Foods to avoid Very spicy, oily, fried foods Bakery items, junk food, fast food Fermented foods (idli, dosa, curd, pickles) Excess tea, coffee Sour foods (vinegar, excess lemon, tamarind) Processed and packaged foods
Lifestyle advice Avoid direct sun exposure; use physical protection (cap, scarf) Avoid cosmetics, perfumes, hair dyes on affected areas Do not scrub or rub the skin Avoid tight clothing and friction Sleep early and manage stress (stress worsens pigmentation)
🧘♀️Simple Ayurvedic daily habits🧘♀️ Eat meals on time Avoid overeating and late-night meals Light dinner before 7:30–8 pm Gentle pranayama like Anulom Vilom daily Mild yoga and walking are beneficial
💊Medication💊
Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Panchatiktaghrut Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food
Syp. Khadirarishta 3 tsp twice a day after food
Kukurma Cream Local Application.
