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Seeking Natural Remedies for Acne and Scars
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #52100
41 days ago
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Seeking Natural Remedies for Acne and Scars - #52100

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I have pretty bad acne. When I eat a lot of sugary and spicy stuff I breakout. Currently right now, I have acne on my forehead, near my nose on my cheeks, chest, and back. I am using Vicco turmeric in the US and also using homemade treatments such as dal powder, oats, dahi yogurt, turmeric, and honey. It does calm down it a lot but I still have acne scars. I would like to treat my acne and scars/ pigmentation with products that you can find at my Indian home in America.

How long have you been experiencing acne?:

- More than 6 months

How severe is your acne on a scale of 1 to 10?:

- 7-9 (severe)

Do you have any known allergies or sensitivities?:

- Yes, to certain foods
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–You have moderate to severe acne, which is why home remedies alone aren’t fully clearing it. Things like turmeric and yogurt can help calm the skin, but they don’t treat the root cause. Your breakouts are likely triggered by factors like excess oil, clogged pores, and diet—especially sugar, which you’ve noticed. I’d recommend continuing gentle natural care, but also adding a simple medicated product. –Internal Medicines: 1)Tab. Nimbadi Tablet 1 tablet twice daily after food 2)Mahamanjishtadi Kashayam 15 ml with equal water, twice daily before food — External Application: Nalpamaradi Keram Apply on face/body, leave 20 min, wash daily Ayurvedic Acne Soap For face, chest, back – twice daily —Pathya (Diet): Avoid: sugar, fried, spicy, junk food Take: light diet, fruits, vegetables, warm water – Follow-up: Review after 4 weeks


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Take Above medicines You will get result For pigmentation Besan1/2 tsp+1/2 tsp curd +1/2 tsp lemon juice overnight application with gentle massage Thankyou


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avoid spicy food and milk and milk produts dont worry only change your life stly and take ayurveda medicine defintly got good result take 4 lit water daily take khadirarishta 10 ml 2 times for 3 month capsul mahathikthaka ghurtham 2-0–0 morning empty stomch triphala churna 5 gm at night tab nimbadi kwath 2-0-2 after food take 30 days and after folowp


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Morning Warm water + 1 tsp honey + pinch turmeric Eat simple food (dal, rice, roti, veggies) Avoid sugar, spicy, fried, junk, excess milk For acne (face/body) Apply turmeric + dahi (curd) paste 10–15 min, then wash 3–4 times/week Or use oats + honey scrub 2 times/week (gentle) For scars / marks Apply aloe vera gel (fresh) daily at night OR turmeric + honey paste (alternate days) Extra tips Drink plenty of water Don’t touch/pick acne Keep skin clean, use mild soap


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1) kaishore gugglu- 1 tab twice daily For active acne mix Neem powder with little bit of water and Pinch of turmeric apply only to the active acne


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Acne in the skin indicates there is some issue in ur blood so we need to purify ur blood so start with Mahamanjishtadhi kwatham 20 ml twice a day after food Mahatiktaka kwatham tab 1-0-1 before food Kaishora vatakam tab 1-0-1 after food Avoid sugar and oily food items Take more water and water rich fruits and vegetables Thank you


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1st of all nidanparivarjan avoid such things which leads to acne … like oily and spicy food Habbits … Do regular yoga and Pranayam… Medications … 1.neemghan vati 1-1 after meal twice a day 2.liv 52 vati 1-1 twice a day after meal 3. Khadiraarista 4tsp med. +4tsp water twice a day after meal 4. Prepare lepa for acne and scar … Ingredients.- multani mitti +aloevera+raw turmeric+rose water mix all in 25gm quantity and apply on face … twice a week Start eating aloevera …


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Acne coming on face chest and back and increasing after sugar and spicy food clearly shows a strong internal metabolic and inflammatory trigger and not just a surface level skin issue when high sugar foods are taken insulin levels increase which stimulates oil glands and inflammation leading to more breakouts spicy food in sensitive individuals can further aggravate this cycle This type of acne will calm temporarily with external applications like turmeric dahi oats but new acne keeps forming because the root cause inside is not corrected Internal correction is important Avipattikar Churna half teaspoon at bedtime with warm water helps reduce acidity and improves digestion which directly influences skin Manjishtadi Kashayam fifteen ml with equal water twice daily after food helps in reducing inflammation and improving skin clarity Khadirarishtam fifteen ml with equal water after lunch and dinner supports chronic acne and skin purification Externally Nalpamaradi Keram apply on face chest and back before bath for fifteen to twenty minutes daily helps reduce acne marks and improves uneven skin tone for active pimples apply a small amount of turmeric with honey only on lesions to reduce inflammation avoid applying thick layers on full face Homemade scrubs like dal powder and oats should be used only twice weekly and very gently because frequent scrubbing irritates skin and increases pigmentation Diet control is essential completely reduce sugar sweets bakery items and processed food as they directly worsen acne include simple home food vegetables fruits soaked almonds and add Flaxseed daily which helps reduce inflammation one cup Spearmint tea daily can help in reducing excess oil activity Maintain proper sleep avoid picking acne and keep routine simple and consistent improvement in active acne can be seen in three to four weeks and scars will gradually reduce over two to three months with regular care


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Hello I can understand it is difficult to deal with severe acne along with post acne marks And most important it is recurring with triggers like diet change ▪️One thing good i noticed in your case is You have already noticed what triggers your acne ▪️For your understanding Your conditon is due to -Pitta with kapha imbalance -Along with this rakta dushti So only when you eat -Spicy and sugar foods= it flares up -you have acne on you face, chest and also back which means that you have systemic imbalance not just on your face ▪️Ayurvedic Plan of Treatment Internally ➖Sarivasam 30 ml twice daily afte food ➖Mahamanjistahdi kashaya 15 ml twice daily with equal quantity of water ➖Mahatiktakam ghrita 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water ▪️External Care ➖For active acne Apply multani mitti + Rose water and add a pinch of turmeic Leave for 10-15 mins and then wash it off ➖For acne marks Best is using aloe vera gel in morning Kumkumadi taila at bed time Once a week apply swarnamumhi face pack for 15 mins ➖For chest and back acne Use neem wayer for bathing ▪️Avoid -Using too harsh scrub -touching skin without washing your hands Keep your skin routine simple ▪️Diet plan Include -warm freshly prepared food -moong dal soup -soaked Almonds -chia seeds soaked overnight ➖Lifestyle -do daily Suryanamaskara -Daily have 30-40 minutes walk -sleep before 10 pm -have dinner early Your acne is not just externally but it is due to internal imbalance So when we will work internally correcting your root cause you will definately get a clearer skin 😊 Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


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Start with 1. Nimbadi kwath 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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Your acne pattern is your skin is reacting to food and internal heat this is a classic pitta with some kapha involvement which is why you get breakouts with sugar and spicy food and also why it is on face chest and back You can start with nimbadi kwath tablet twice daily after food mahamanjistadi kwath 15 ml with equal water twice daily after food and triphala choornam 1 teaspoon at night with warm water Reduce sugar spicy fried and packaged food keep meals simple warm and clean For external use continue home remedies and can use swarna mukhi face pack can be applied daily for soothing and healing Avoid picking acne and keep your skin clean and simple With consistent internal and external care you will start seeing reduction in breakouts in few weeks and scars will gradually lighten over time


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Wash your face with clean water ,but use face wash only once daily to wash face, don’t use face wash frequently. Avoid spicy food, heat producing foods like eggs chicken if non-vegetarian. Take the recommended medication Eladi choornam mix with rose water apply on affected area, keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean water, do this twice weekly. Follow up after 21 days.


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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 and preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles and papad Dried fish Curd ?? Medication: ?? Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day before food Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Dermadew acne face wash Use to wash your face 5-6 times a day


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U can take vitamin c reched fruits like orange aavla Take meximum water means hydration Take kismis in 1 glass of water Wash your face Menimum 4 time


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1.Mahathikthakam kwath tablets 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals External Applications (Home-based)— - Face pack (2–3 times/week): Mix multani mitti + neem powder + turmeric + rose water → apply for 15 minutes, wash with lukewarm water. - Spot treatment: Dab fresh aloe vera gel or turmeric paste on active pimples. - For scars/pigmentation: Apply Manjishtha + sandalwood paste or rose water + licorice powder at night. Diet & Lifestyle Guidance–— - Avoid sugary, oily, spicy, and fermented foods . - Favor moong dal, lauki, tinda, ridge gourd, rice, buttermilk (if tolerated). - Drink warm water infused with coriander seeds. - Practice Sheetali pranayama daily. - Ensure regular bowel movements (Triphala at bedtime if needed). Warm Regards Dr. Anjali Sehrawat


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Hello, Your acne pattenr (face + chest + back, triggered by sugar/spicy foods)= High pitta + some kapha imbalance -Pitta= inflammation, redness, scars -Kapha= clogged pores , oil, body acne So we treat both= cool + detox + reduce oil Foods (Most important- 60% of result) -warm water + haldi pinch in morning -neem leaves or neem capsule- 1 daily -coriander water soak overnight , drink in morning -fresh fruits not very sour Avoid strictly for 6-8 weeks -sugar sweets, cold drinks -spicy, fried, chips -excess dairy esepcially milk + curd at night Home skin care (don’t overdo) Morning daily -wash with besan + pinch turmeric + water -light aloe vera gel Thrice per week mask not daily Mix -oats powder -dahi small amount -honey -pinch turmeric Apply 10-15 min-> wash Youre already doing this- good. Just don’t overuse daily can irritate For active acne -Neem paste or Turmeric + water spot treatment only Internal detox Before bed -1 tsp Triphala powder in warm water =clears gut -> reduces acne For scars/pigmentation Use at night -aloe vera + pinch turmeric Or -potato juice natural brigthening Results take 4-8 weeks Important mistakes to avoid -don’t mix too many DIYs daily -don’t scrub harshly -don’t apply turmeric in large amounts can irritate -don’t sleep late huge acne trigger Timeline -new acne control= 2-3 weeks -major improvement= 6-8 weeks -scars fade= 2-3 months Cool the body + clean the gut+ keep skin minimal Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank yyou


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