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Question #47695
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Seeking Ayurvedic Solutions for Pimples and Scars - #47695

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I have pimples and I had chicken fox so I also have scars . can I Use panchavalkala lepa for pimples or is there any better ayurvedic medicine to achieve clear skin ? I want ayurvedic medicine please suggest.

How long have you been experiencing pimples?:

- More than 6 months

What is the severity of your pimples?:

- Moderate, frequent breakouts

Have you tried any treatments for your skin before?:

- No, this is my first attempt
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Since you have moderate, frequent pimples along with chickenpox scars, we can approach this in Ayurveda by targeting vata-pitta dosha balance, blood purification, and skin regeneration.

Panchavalkala lepa is good for inflammation and minor wounds, but for acne and scar reduction, there are better-targeted Ayurvedic formulations. I’ll give you a detailed Ayurvedic prescription with dose, diet, and lifestyle advice.

1. External Application (Lepa / Paste) - Option 1: Panchavalkala Lepa Good for inflamed pimples or residual marks. How to use: Mix 1–2 tsp Panchavalkala churna with rose water or plain water to make a paste. Apply on pimples for 20–30 minutes, then wash off with lukewarm water. Frequency: Once daily, preferably in the evening.

- Option 2 (better for pimples & scars): Mahatiktaka Ghrita / Nimba Ksheera Lepa Mahatiktaka Ghrita: Reduces pimples, inflammation, and pigmentation. How to use: Make a thin paste with a pinch of Mahatiktaka churna + water/rose water. Apply on affected areas 20–30 minutes, 1–2 times daily.

2. Internal Ayurvedic Medicines 1. Arogyavardhini Vati Dose: 1 tablet (250 mg) twice daily after meals with warm water Action: Detoxifies liver and blood, reduces pitta-related skin eruptions.

2. Chandraprabha Vati / Nimba Churna (for acne) Nimba Churna (Azadirachta indica powder): ½–1 tsp twice daily with water or honey. Reduces inflammation and prevents new pimples.

3. Manjishtha Powder (Rubia cordifolia) Dose: ½–1 tsp twice daily with warm water/milk. Acts as blood purifier, reduces pigmentation and scars. Note: Choose 1 internal remedy combination; do not overload. A common combo: Arogyavardhini + Manjishtha or Nimba Churna.

3. Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendations (Crucial in Ayurveda) - Avoid: Fried, oily, spicy foods, sweets, and excessive dairy. - Eat: Fresh fruits, green vegetables, leafy salads, whole grains. - Hydrate: Drink warm water throughout the day. - Skin care: Avoid harsh soaps; use gentle, natural cleansers like multani mitti + rose water once daily. - Lifestyle: Reduce stress, ensure 7–8 hours of sleep, and practice regular exercise or yoga.

4. Expected Results Pimples start reducing within 3–4 weeks with consistent treatment. Scars may take 2–3 months to visibly fade, depending on severity.

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just take 1) mahamanjishta kadha 20 ml with 20 ml luke warm water subha sham khane ke baad 2) gandhak rasayan vati 2 goli subha sham khane ke baad wash your face with aloveraneem face wash subha sham dhoa h 15 din ke liye kre thik ho jayega

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For pimples Start with Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid spicy sugary fried street foods and Junk food. For chicken pox marks ,medicine or lep. Will not give immediate results. You need to consult ayurvedic physician for treatment with Viddhakarma. This treatment will help remove scars.

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Don’t worry take kukumadhitail external application and nalmaparadi tail external application mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd enough u ll get results

Dr RC BAMS MS

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1.Panchtikta ghrita guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Neem vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3. Paripathadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Acnovin ointment for application twice daily

- Manjishthadi Lepa: For acne scars and pigmentation.

🧘 Lifestyle & Diet (Ayurvedic Principles) - Avoid: Oily, fried, spicy, and junk foods; excess dairy; late-night eating. - Favor: Fresh fruits (pomegranate, papaya), green leafy vegetables, whole grains. - Hydration: Warm water or herbal teas (coriander, fennel). - Routine: Adequate sleep, stress management (yoga, pranayama). - Skin care: Gentle cleansing, avoid harsh scrubbing

Warm Regards Dr. Anjali Sehrawat

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Dnt worry… it’s curable completely through ayurveda:-

Kayakalp vati=2-2 tab before meal twice daily

KAISHORE GUGULU AROGYAWARDNI VATI Nimb ghan vati=1-1 tab after meal twice daily

External application:- kumkumadi oil+ aloevera gel+ vit c serum= mix all and apply on face at night and wash early morning

Avoid oily/spicy/junk food Consume 3/4 litres water per day

Do regular exercise and yoga

Regards Dr atul painuli Patanjali yogpeeth chikisyayala

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Hello Thanks for asking about your skin. I totally get how pimples and those old chickenpox marks can mess with your confidence. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

YOUR CONCERN

Basically, you’re dealing with a mix of: – Pimples (we call them Mukhadushika or Yauvan Pidika) – A slight imbalance in your body (Pitta–Kapha) – Some impurities in your blood (Rakta dushti) – Leftover chickenpox scars (Vrana shesha)

Ayurveda aims to fix things by – Sorting out those internal imbalances – Cleaning up your blood – Helping your digestion – Healing your skin from the outside

IS PANCHAVALKALA LEPA GOOD FOR PIMPLES?

Yeah, Panchavalkala lepa can help, but it’s not a magic bullet.

It’s good for: – Bringing down swelling – Helping with pimples that are oozing or infected – Active, red, painful acne

But it has downsides: – It can be pretty drying. – Not super good for scars or dark spots. – Using it too much might dry out your skin.

Panchavalkala lepa is fine for active pimples for a short time, but by itself, it won’t give you clear skin or get rid of scars.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Gandhak Rasayan Take 1 tablet twice a day after food with warm water. (Cleans your blood, cuts down on pimples and infections, and makes your skin feel better)

2. Manjisthadi ks tab 2-0-2 after food ( The best for acne marks and scars, and improves your skin tone.)

3. Arogyavardhini Vati 1-0-1 after food (if your digestion isn’t great or your skin is oily) Boosts liver function and keeps excess oil and pimples in check.

EXTERNAL CARE (Creams and Masks)

The Best Mask for Pimples + Scars

OPTION 1 (Really works):

–Mix Manjistha powder, Lodhra powder, and Neem powder with rose water or regular water. – Put a thin layer on your face. – Leave it for 15–20 minutes, 3–4 times a week.

OPTION 2 (For active pimples only):

– Mix Panchavalkala powder with rose water. – Only put this on the pimples, not your whole face. – Leave it for 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times a week.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

❌ AVOID

* Greasy, fried, junk food * Too much sugar and chocolate * Mixing milk with salty or sour foods * Staying up late * Touching or popping your pimples

✅ INCLUDE

* Drinking warm water * Green veggies * Amla, pomegranate * Light, fresh meals * Getting enough sleep

FOR CHICKENPOX SCARS

Scars fade slowly, but they do fade if you stick with your routine. * The external masks are good. * The internal Manjistha and Gandhak Rasayan are key. * You’ll usually start seeing results in 6–8 weeks.

Yes, Ayurveda can absolutely help you get clear skin, but it needs a few things: * Cleaning up from the inside * Using the right stuff on the outside * Patience and doing it consistently

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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HELLO,

You are suffering from pimples, chicken pox post scars . This means -Pitta agrravation= heat, redness, inflammation, pus -Kapha aggravation= stickiness, clogged pores, white pus -Rakta dhatu dushti= recurring boils, poor healing - Agnimandya (weak digestion)= certain food like rice don’t digest fully, creating ama (toxins) that circulate in the blood and show up as pimples

So the root issues is internal imbalance, not just skin surface dirt, That’s why soap or face wash alone isn’t solving it.

TREATMENT GOALS -correct digestion and metabolism(agni)= stop toxins from forming -purify blood= reduce pus and new breakouts - balance pitta + kapha= control oiliness and inflammation -heals scars and improve complexion -support long term skin health with diet, lifestyle, and stress control

PHASE WISE TREATMENT PLAN

PHASE 1= DETOX AND AMA PACHANA (first 5 days)

-Chitrakadi Vati= 2 tabs twice daily after meals

-Hingwastaka churna = 1/2 tsp with ghee before meals

On 6th day morning empty stomach 6 am take 50 gm of Trivrut leha with milk After this you will observe loose stools for 10-15 times , this will detox your whole body and remove excess pitta and kapha during procedure until loose motions stops kindly dont take any food just have lukewarm water

After motions stop completely have light digestible food like khichdi, rice gruel only for that day

this procedure is called virechana= removes excess pitta from liver, intestines, and blood

FROM 7TH DAY START PHASE 2 MEDICINES

1) NIMBA GHAN VATI= 500mg twice daily after meals -purifies blood, antimicrobial

2) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =detoxifies skin, reduces pus, enhances healing

3) MANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 20 ml with equal water twice daily before meals =cleanses blood, reduces scars

4) ARIGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =balances liver, digestion, pitta

5) KHADIRARISHTA= 15ml with water after meals for long term detox

DURATION= 3 months minimum with consistency

PHASE 3= EXTERNAL CARE

1) FACE CLEANSING= wash with lukewarm water only, avoid harsh soaps

2) PASTE APPLICATION -Neem + Turmeric + Multani mitti paste weekly for pimples -Aloe vera gel (fresh) at night to cool and heal -Kumkumadi Taila at night on scars only-> for dullness and pigmenttion

=Keeps pores open, kills bacteria naturally supports healing without chemicals

PHASE 4= Lifestyle and Diet -Sleep= 10-11pm bedtime, 7-8 hrs sleep. Late night worsens pitta

-Avoid= daytime sleeping, junk for, fried/oily excess rice, dairy especially curd at night, non-veg, excess sugar, aerated drinks

FAVOUR -barley, wheat, millet instead of rice -green leafy vegetables, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, cucumber -fruits= amla , pomegranate , papaya -Spices= coriander, cumin, turmeric, fennel

HYDRATION -drink warm water or coriander water; avoid iced/cold drinks

PHASE 5= YOGA AND PRANAYAM

YOGA ASANAS -sarvangasana -matsyasana -bhujangasana =improves circulation and hormonal balance

PRANAYAM -Sheetali/sheetkri= cools pitta -Anulom vilom= balances doshas, reduces stress

WHY= stress and hormonal imbalance are major triggers to young adults

HOME REMEDIES -Apply paste of neem leaves or turmeric + sandalwood on pimples -Drink amla juice 20 ml daily= natural blood puriifier -Use honey + cinnamon paste as a spot application occasionally -Steam inhalation once a week with neem leaves in water-> open pores, clears toxins

-Pimples that last this long aren’t just " skin deep". They’re signal from inside- your digestion, blood and ifestyle -Ayurveda doesn’t just dr pimples; it corrects the root -Expect improvement in 6-12 weeks with consistent treatment, but scars may take longer time to fade like 3-6 months -Be patient and regular. Avoid picking/sqeeuzing pimples- that’s why the hols/scars are forming

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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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. Gandhak Rasayan 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day after food

Kumkumadi Tailam 2-3 drops apply on the marks

Tab. Gandharva Haritaki 3 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.

Dermadew Acne Facewash. Use for pimples 3-4 times a day.

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YOU ARE HAVING LONG STANDING PIMPLES AND ALSO MARKS AFTER CHICKEN POX THIS MEANS YOUR SKIN IS SENSITIVE AND NEEDS GENTLE CARE THE BARK BASED PASTE YOU ASKED ABOUT CAN BE USED FOR ACTIVE PIMPLES IF YOUR SKIN IS NOT DRY BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE USED DAILY AND NOT ON SCAR AREAS IT IS MORE FOR RED PAINFUL PIMPLES ONLY FOR CLEAR SKIN A SIMPLE AYURVEDIC ROUTINE WORKS BETTER IN THE MORNING WASH FACE WITH LUKEWARM WATER ONLY DO NOT USE STRONG SOAP APPLY FRESH ALOE VERA GEL AT NIGHT DAILY THIS HELPS HEAL PIMPLES AND LIGHTENS OLD MARKS FOR ACTIVE PIMPLES APPLY A THIN LAYER OF RAW HONEY FOR TWENTY MINUTES THEN WASH OFF FOR SCARS MASSAGE A DROP OF COLD PRESSED COCONUT OIL AT NIGHT ONLY ON MARKED AREAS INTERNAL SUPPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT TAKE A MILD HERBAL BLOOD CLEANSING TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD FOR SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS AVOID FRIED FOOD BAKERY ITEMS SOFT DRINKS AND LATE NIGHTS DRINK PLENTY OF WARM WATER RESULTS COME SLOWLY BUT SAFELY IN AYURVEDA WITH REGULAR CARE YOUR SKIN WILL CLEAR AND MARKS WILL FADE IF YOU WANT I CAN GUIDE YOU WITH A SIMPLE DIET AND EXACT MEDICINE NAME BASED ON YOUR BODY TYPE

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You can start with Kayakalpa vati 1-0-1 Before food Neem capsule 1-0-1 Kaishore guggulu 1-0-1 Khadira aristha 4tsp-0-4 tsp after meals

Apply Alovera gel over face daily Avoid spicy sour fermented foods Drink plenty of fluids

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Only 2 medicines you need for local application and the other and most important is your diet. Spicy, fried. Junk and other food item you eat outside had to be cut to once or twice a month. Take these 1. Acnesta face pack 2. Kumkumadi oil for local application 30 ml use 1 drop only at night time and wash in the morning You will see results in 2 weeks.

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Just apply kumkumadi oil and drink aloevera juice 20ml with equal amount of water in empty stomach

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Hi this is Dr soukhya no need to worry… Rx -punarnavadi kwatha 15ml and drakshadi kwatha 15ml mix both and add equal amount of water it really helps for blood purification in the body to get clear skin Sufrazon ointment apply only on marks Follow this continuously for 1 months you will really notice the changes

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Along with Panchavalkala lepam u need to add some other medicines too so start with Kaishora Guggulu Tab 1-0-1 after food Panchatiktaka Guggulu Tab 2 bd before food Mahamanjishtadi kwatham 20 ml twice a day after food And for application u can use Aclear ointment of Atrimed company

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Start with 1. Neem Tablets: 1-0-1 twice daily after meals with water. 2. Manjisthaadi kashayam: 20ml-0-20ml with 20ml water before food 3. Haridra tablet: 1-0-1 with warm milk.

External Applications 1. Kumkumadi Tailam: Apply 3-5 drops to face/body nightly; massage gently, wash morning. (For scars, tanning, dullness.) 2.Turmeric-Sandalwood Paste: Mix ½ tsp each powder with rose water; apply to face 3x/week, rinse after 20 mins. (For acne, scars.) 3. Neem-Aloe Vera Gel: Mix fresh aloe gel with neem powder; apply to acne spots 2x/day, rinse after 30 mins.

Diet Guidelines Include: Cooling foods—cucumber, bitter gourd, pomegranate, tulsi tea; low-oil veg diet. Avoid: Spicy/oily/fried foods, dairy excess, sugar—to control sebum. Hydration: 8 glasses warm water; drink coriander/licorice tea daily.

Lifestyle Tips Cleanse face 2x/day with neem-based wash. Sun protection: Use sandalwood paste as natural sunscreen. Gentle exercise: Yoga 20 mins daily; avoid heat. Stress reduction: Meditation 10 mins/day.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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