Start with Kishore guggul Triphala guggul Kanchanar guggul All 1-0-1 after food with water Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Clean the area twice with neem kwath and apply jatyadi grith.
Don’t Worry Go for ksharasutra terapy And never reoccurs
Dr RC BAMS MS
Hello Abhay, I get how awful and annoying Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can be. Those recurring boils in your armpits don’t just hurt physically, they can also mess with your head and make you feel self-conscious. You’re not the only one dealing with this, and the good news is that you can get it under control and feel a lot better with the right Ayurvedic stuff and by changing up your habits.
What Ayurveda Says About HS
In Ayurveda, HS is kind of like Dushta Vrana / Pidaka / Apachi. It’s mainly caused by: * Your Pitta and Kapha doshas being out of whack * Your blood being dirty * Sweat and oil glands getting blocked
This all leads to: * Heat + infection + toxins building up = those painful boils and abscesses
AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1.Arogyavardhini Vati – Take 1 tablet two times a day after meals → Cleans your liver and blood, calms swelling
2.Gandhak Rasayan – Take 1 tablet two times a day after meals → Kills bacteria good, helps skin infections heal
3 Khadirarishta – Mix 20 ml with the same amount of water and drink it two times a day after you eat. → Cleans your blood, stops it from coming back
4.Triphala Churna – Take ½ tsp with warm water before bed. → Helps your gut and gets rid of toxins
EXTERNAL CARE Make a paste out of: * Neem powder + Turmeric + Coconut oil
Put it on the boils gently two times a day.
This will: * Make it hurt less * Keep the infection in Check * Stop scars from forming
If there’s pus, clean the area with: 👉 Triphala mix (boiled and cooled water)
DIET PLAN
Stay Away From:
* Fried stuff * Cheese * Junk food * Bakery things * Sugar * Non-veg * Smoking / alcohol
Eat More Of:
* Warm, fresh food * Moong dal * Bitter veggies (karela, neem leaves) * Turmeric milk * Tons of water
LIFESTYLE
* Don’t shave your armpits (just trim the hair) * Don’t wear tight clothes * Keep the area dry * Don’t pop the boils * Walking or sweating a bit everyday helps get rid of toxins
When it Hurts (Quick Fix) If the pain is really bad: 👉 Put a warm turmeric water compress on it for like 10 minutes, two times a day.
HS isn’t a quick fix, but Ayurveda tries to fix the source of the problem, not just give you temporary antibiotics.
Don’t Forget It won’t go away overnight, but most people (like 80–90%) feel way better for a long time if they stick to the treatment and eat right.
If Things are Really Bad You might also need: * Panchakarma (Virechana or Raktamokshana) with someone watching over you to really clean things out.
You don’t have to live with this pain forever. HS gets better when: * Your blood is clean + your gut is happy + the swelling chills out Stick with it for 3 months and you’ll see a real change.
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
1.Kaishore guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Neemghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Haridra khand 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 4.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Neem oil- for local application
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA IS A CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY SKIN CONDITION INVOLVING SWEAT GLANDS AND HAIR FOLLICLES MOST COMMONLY IN ARMPITS GROIN AND FOLD AREAS THE PAINFUL BOILS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS INDICATE A DEEP SEATED INFLAMMATION AND INFECTION PROCESS THAT NEEDS CONSISTENT AND MULTI LEVEL CARE IN AYURVEDA THIS CONDITION IS SEEN AS A COMBINATION OF PITTA AND KAPHA IMBALANCE WITH RAKTA DUSHTI AND AMA ACCUMULATION WHICH LEADS TO RECURRING BOILS PAIN PUS AND HEALING DIFFICULTY THE MAIN AIM OF TREATMENT IS TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION CONTROL INFECTION PURIFY BLOOD DRY EXCESS DISCHARGE AND PREVENT RECURRENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM PAIN AND INFLAMMATION HOT SPICY FRIED FERMENTED AND SUGARY FOODS MUST BE STRICTLY AVOIDED DAIRY ESPECIALLY CURD CHEESE AND ICE CREAM SHOULD BE STOPPED COMPLETELY TIGHT CLOTHING SWEATING AND FRICTION IN ARMPITS WILL WORSEN THE CONDITION SO LOOSE COTTON CLOTHES AND KEEPING THE AREA DRY IS VERY IMPORTANT LOCAL CARE IS ESSENTIAL THE AFFECTED AREA SHOULD BE GENTLY CLEANED WITH LUKEWARM WATER NO HARSH SOAPS OR SCRUBBING TURMERIC AND NEEM BASED WASHES CAN HELP REDUCE INFECTION APPLYING FRESH ALOE VERA GEL OR MEDICATED AYURVEDIC OILS LIKE JATYADI TAILA OR NIMBA TAILA CAN HELP WITH PAIN HEALING AND PREVENT SECONDARY INFECTION DO NOT SQUEEZE OR PRESS THE BOILS AS THIS CAN WORSEN TRACK FORMATION AND SCARRING INTERNAL AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOCUS ON BLOOD PURIFICATION AND INFLAMMATION CONTROL HERBS LIKE MANJISHTHA NEEM GUDUCHI AND SARIVA ARE COMMONLY USED TO REDUCE RAKTA DUSHTI AND RECURRENT BOILS GANDHAK RASAYANA IS OFTEN USED TO CONTROL CHRONIC SKIN INFECTIONS AND IMPROVE HEALING THESE MEDICINES SHOULD BE TAKEN ONLY UNDER PROPER DOSING AND GUIDANCE DIGESTION MUST BE CORRECTED BECAUSE WEAK AGNI AND TOXIN BUILDUP MAKE HS WORSE WARM SIMPLE HOME COOKED FOOD REGULAR MEAL TIMING AND AVOIDING LATE NIGHT EATING ARE VERY IMPORTANT DRINKING LUKEWARM WATER THROUGH THE DAY HELPS REDUCE AMA HS DOES NOT GET CURED OVERNIGHT BUT PAIN REDUCTION AND BOIL CONTROL CAN START WITHIN WEEKS IF DISCIPLINE IS MAINTAINED THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE FLARE UPS SHORTEN HEALING TIME AND PREVENT NEW LESIONS AYURVEDA WORKS DEEPLY AND SLOWLY BUT GIVES LONG TERM RELIEF WHEN FOLLOWED PROPERLY IF PAIN IS SEVERE OR THERE IS FEVER RAPID SPREAD OR FOUL SMELLING DISCHARGE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IS NECESSARY AYURVEDIC TREATMENT SHOULD WORK ALONGSIDE DERMATOLOGICAL CARE WHEN REQUIRED
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a painful and frustrating condition and when it continues for months it usually indicates deep seated inflammation blood impurity and blockage of sweat glands rather than a simple skin infection From an Ayurvedic understanding this develops due to excess heat in the body disturbed blood tissue and weak digestion which allows toxins to accumulate and express through the skin so treatment has to work from inside as well as outside Internal medicines help reduce inflammation and recurrence Gandhak rasayan 250 mg twice daily after food with warm water supports healing of chronic boils and reduces infection Manjistha churna half teaspoon with warm water twice daily after meals helps purify blood and calm inflammatory activity Neem capsule 500 mg once daily after food helps control bacterial overgrowth and supports skin recovery If there is burning sensation acidity or heat in the body Avipattikar churna half teaspoon at night with warm water helps regulate digestion and reduces internal heat Local care is equally important The affected area should be cleaned gently with lukewarm water without scrubbing or squeezing the boils Apply Jatyadi taila or Panchavalkala ointment in a thin layer twice daily to reduce pain discharge and support wound healing Keep the area dry avoid tight clothing and reduce friction as much as possible Dietary discipline plays a major role Spicy fried oily junk foods excess sugar dairy sour and fermented foods worsen inflammation and delay healing Simple home cooked meals light grains green vegetables and adequate warm water intake support recovery Smoking if present strongly aggravates this condition and stopping it makes a significant difference Pain and discharge usually start reducing within one to two weeks when treatment is followed consistently Recurrence reduces over the next few months This condition does not resolve instantly but with regular internal support external care and dietary correction it can be brought under good control and quality of life improves steadily
✔️ Diet changes (VERY IMPORTANT) Avoid (these worsen HS inflammation): Sugar & sweets Fried food Dairy (milk, cheese) Bakery / refined flour Junk & fast food Include: Green leafy vegetables Fruits (papaya, apple, berries) Turmeric (anti-inflammatory) Omega-3 sources (flaxseed, walnuts) Plenty of water 💧 ✔️ Weight & sweat control Even small weight reduction improves HS Avoid excessive sweating Change clothes if sweaty 🧠 STRESS = HS FLARES Stress directly worsens HS. Try: Deep breathing Gentle yoga Adequate sleep Emotional support (HS affects mental health too) VERY IMPORTANT TRUTHS ❌ HS does not heal permanently in days ✅ Pain can reduce in days–weeks with proper treatment ❌ Home remedies alone are not enough ✅ Long-term control is possible 💊Medication💊 External For pain & swelling (very important) Warm compress 👉 Warm (not hot) cloth on armpits ⏱️ 10–15 min, 3–4 times/day ✔️ Helps pus drain naturally & reduces pain ❌ Avoid squeezing or popping boils – it worsens scarring Local care (daily routine) Wash area once daily only Use alum crystal Use mild, non-fragrant cleanser Use lukewarm water Keep area dry Wear loose cotton clothes Avoid shaving / waxing during active boils Internal Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Cap. Sorajit 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day after food
