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How to treat itchy, red spots on my skin that have lasted more than 6 months?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Consultation #53097
156 days ago
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How to treat itchy, red spots on my skin that have lasted more than 6 months? - #53097

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I have Itchy, red spots on the belly, arms, and legs for more than 6 months. My skin is dry type and I use good quality liquid body soap no fragrance and always apply good quality moisturizing lotion after bath. I started using fragrant free detergent for my cloths machine wash. I tried Cetaphil eczema cream three months back andsymptoms improved, I visited dermatologist who gave me eczema cream which helped me, but couldn’t use more than two weeks gap as per doctor instructions. So symptoms came back. Last night I used mixture of oil of NEEM seeds and coconut oil and again applied this morning, but symptoms became worse. Request help.

How long have you been experiencing these itchy, red spots?:

- More than 6 months

How would you rate the severity of your itchiness?:

- Moderate — frequent itching

When do your symptoms tend to worsen?:

- No specific pattern

Have you noticed any specific triggers that worsen your condition?:

- No clear trigger

How is your overall digestive health?:

- Occasional bloating or gas

How would you describe your sleep quality recently?:

- Light or interrupted

What other treatments have you tried for your skin condition?:

- Prescribed medication or therapy

Doctors' responses

Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

This looks like Atopic Dermatitis (chronic eczema). It improves with treatment but tends to come back if we stop early. You’ll need not just short-term cream, but ongoing maintenance to keep it under control. Avoid using oils like neem for now, as they can irritate the skin further. Continue gentle skin care and regular moisturizing with a thick cream. —Dx: Vicharchika (Atopic Dermatitis) —Rx: 1) Tab. Purodil – 1 BD 2) Syp. Amypure – 2 tsp BD 3) Exoskin Cream – local application BD 4) Nalpamaradi Keram – thin layer once (dry skin support) —Advice: Avoid oils (neem), hot water, spicy food –Follow-up: 2 weeks


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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
155 days ago
5

Your problem looks like Eczema (dry, itchy skin) Neem oil worsened because your skin is very dry (Vata type) avoid Hot water bath Soap too much What to do (simple) External (most important) Use plain coconut oil or cow ghee Apply 2–3 times daily Continue your moisturizer Arogyavardhini Vati 1tab for skin detox Gandhak Rasayan 1tab reduces itching Khadirarista 20ml equal quantity of water Take after food Diet Avoid spicy, fried, junk food Eat Amla Neem leaves (small amount) Green vegetables


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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

Start with Nimbadi kwath tablet 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi kwath 10-0-10 ml Apply Jatyadi tailam ext appn Avoid oily spicy sour foods


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

✔️ 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 & preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles & papad Dried fish Curd 💊 Medication: 💊 Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Haridrakhanda 2 tabs twice a day before food Syp Sarivashyasava 3 tsp twice a day after food. Castor oil 3 tsp with cup of hot water at bed time


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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

Hello I can understand your concern regarding- -Itchy , red skin -Dry skin Recurring again and again Along with mild digestive issues Disturbed sleep All this symptoms along with recurrence strongly needs a deeper and root cause treatment plan External treatment will give temporary relief but will not target the root cause =Important Observation Usage of Neem oil has increased the symptoms which means that you have sensitive pitta skin Strong application will aggrevate your symptoms so we need a gentle yet calming treatment plan =Ayurvedic Plan of Treatment Internal Medication =Mahamnajistahdi kwatha 15 ml twice daily after food with equal water =Khadirastitha 15ml twice daily after food with equal water =Gandhaka Rasyana 1 tablet twice a daily after food =Avipathikar Churna 1 tsp with warm water at bed time =External Care Use Kumkumadi taila on the red patches do only light application or use pure coconut oil =Diet plan Include -Warm freshly prepared food -1 tsp of ghee daily -have fruits like pomegranate , apple -Ensure hydration Avoid- -Fermented food -Sour , spicy food -Excessive salt Additional tips -Manage stress -Have regular meals -have proper sound sleep With consistent calming and gentle treatment you will definitely feel relief Wishing you a good health warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


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Dr. Khushboo
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
153 days ago
5

This condition is due to accumulation of toxins and Pitta which blocks the skin tissue so we will focus on blood purification and soothing the skin without causing for the irritation It is clearly pointing towards with vicharchika Or kushtha 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) Mahatiktakam Kwatham- 15 ml + 45 ml lukewarm water, twice daily (Empty Stomach) 2) Patolakaturohinyadi Kwatham Tablet- 2 tablets, twice daily (before food) 3) Gulguluthiktakam Ghritam- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water 4) Nalpamaradi Keram Apply gently 30 mins before bath 5) Eladi Churnam - Use as a dusting powder or mix with water as a soap substitute 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Use lukewarm water, never hot. Stick strictly to soft, breathable cotton. Avoid synthetic blends or tight-fitting clothes that trap sweat. If the itch is intense, apply a cold compress or a thin layer of Satadhauta Ghrita instead of scratching. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight during peak hours (11 AM - 4 PM) Foods to Avoid Minimize pickles, vinegar, curd (yogurt), and fermented foods (Idli/Dosa batter that is too sour) Excessive chilies, black pepper, garlic, and raw ginger. Strictly avoid consuming milk with fish, fruit, or salty snacks. Limit tomatoes, brinjals, and potatoes during red rashes


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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
155 days ago
5

Pure Neem seed oil is incredibly potent, sharp and heating. While it is antibacterial, applying it directly to dry, raw and actively inflamed skin acts like an irritant. It immediately aggravates the heat (Pitta) and dryness (Vata) in the tissues, triggering a severe flare-up. Furthermore, since you recently stopped a dermatologist-prescribed (likely steroid) cream, your skin is going through a hyper-sensitive rebound phase. ✓Diagnosis: Vicharchika (Dry Eczema) with dominant Vata-Pitta and Rakta Dushti (blood impurities). The root cause lies in your gut, the occasional bloating and gas indicate that toxins (Ama) are being trapped in your digestive tract and pushed into your bloodstream, erupting through your dry skin. ✓Ayurvedic Prescription 1. Immediate External Care: Shatadhauta Ghrita Usage: Stop the Neem oil immediately. Wash the area gently with plain water. Apply Shatadhauta Ghrita (100-times washed Cow’s Ghee) over the red spots 2 to 3 times a day. 2. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu (Internal) Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily. Time: After meals with warm water. 3. Mahamanjisthadi Kwath (Internal) Dosage: 15 ml mixed with 15 ml of warm water. Time: Twice daily, 30 minutes before meals. ✓Crucial Lifestyle Rule Since your sleep is light and interrupted, your nervous system is stressed, which delays skin healing. Vigorously massage the soles of your feet with pure, warm Cow’s Ghee for 5 minutes every night before bed. This forcefully grounds your nervous system and induces deep, restorative sleep. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
154 days ago
5

Hello, Your pattern strongly suggest a chronic eczema/dermatitis tendency with dry-skin dominance (vata-pitta imbalance ) . The flare after neem oils also fits- neem can be too drying and irritating for already compromised skin Internal correction= root cause Focus on calming vata + pitta + skin inflammation 1) Gandhak rasayanam= 1 tab twice daily after meals =helps chronic itching, skin detox, prevents recurrence 2) Manjisthadi kashaya= 15ml + 45ml warm water twice daily after meals =blood purification, reduces redness and chronic patches 3) Avipattikar churna= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =corrects gut heat -> very important in eczema 4) Arogyavardhini vati= 1 tab twice daily after meals =liver detoxification External application very important Stop neem oil immediately too harsh for your condition Before bath daily -Eladi keram (or nalpamradi keram) -> apply thin layer, leaver 20-30 min -soothes itching + improves dryness After bath -Kumkumadi cream (small amount) or gentle moisturiser =keep skin barrier strong If itching is active (red spots) -apply murivenna oil locally =anti inflammatory, calming Bathing routine -use lukewarm water only not hot water -avoid over soaping once daily max -pat dry->. apply oil/cream immediately within 3 minutes Diet (long term control) -warm, simple food -khichdi, dal, rice -ghee small amount daily -boiled vegetables -plenty of warm water Avoid -curd especially at night -fried, spicy packaged food -excess tea,coffee -seafood + milk combination Lifestyle fix (often overlooked) -sleep before 11pm (your interrupted sleep worsens itching ) -reduce stress (eczema flares strongly with stress) -wear soft cotton cloth only Important -Steroids creams control symptoms but don’t fix root cause, so recurrence is expected -Ayurvedic treatment usually needs 6-8 weeks for stable improvement -avoid experimenting with strong oils/herbs randomly (like neem again) Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
130 days ago
5

It looks like chronic skin problem, Start with Applying winsoria oil on affected skin area twice daily after washing with triphala kwath ( prepared by adding 1tsp of triphala churan in 300ml water, boil cool, strain)and use as external wash Take nimbakwath tablet 1-0-1 as natural germicide. Mahamanjistadi kadha 10ml-0-10ml after food with water as blood purifier Mahatikta gritham capsules 1-0-1 after food with water for skin problem Alsactil tablet 1-0-1 after food with water maintain pH in the body Heposem tablet 1-0-1 after food with water, will help as. Liver detox that will detox the body Avoid sour fermented foods. Avoid eggs, seafood if non-vegetarian. Avoid chinese food & coloured foods.


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