Ask Ayurveda

FREE Doctor Consultation
Get a natural treatment plan rooted in 5000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom.
ChatAudioVideo
100,000+ consultations · ★ 4.9 · 1000+ verified doctors
/
/
/
Can lichen planus come back after treatment if I feel weak?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Consultation #54379
135 days ago
654

Can lichen planus come back after treatment if I feel weak? - #54379

Client_d41813
$3

Mughe lichen planus hai skin ka.abhi dr ki dawaise aaram aaya hai par bahut weakness hai kaya ye wapas aa sakata hai

How long have you been experiencing lichen planus?:

- Less than 1 month

How would you describe the weakness you are feeling?:

- Severe — limits my functioning

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your lichen planus flare-ups?:

- Stress

What treatments have you received for lichen planus?:

- Oral medications

How is your overall digestive health?:

- Occasional issues

How would you rate your energy levels throughout the day?:

- Very low — constant fatigue

Have you experienced any other symptoms along with lichen planus?:

- Skin irritation or itching

Doctors' responses

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

Hello I can understand your condition Dealing with lichen planus is difficult when is associated with weakness But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊 Understanding your condition Your all symptoms like weakness,low appetite and flareups suggests -Agni mandya(Weak digestive fire) -dhatu kshaya( depletion of tissues) -Dosha imbalance About your question Can it recur? Yes it can occur again if -Root cause is not treated -digestion is weak -stress is not managed well -Encountering triggers Ayurvedic plan of treatment Internal medication -Mahamanjisthadi kwath 15 ml twice daily after food with equal water -Khadiraristha 10 ml twice daily after food -Gandhaka Rasayana 1 tablet twice daily after food For weakness you can take Ashwagandhadi lehyam 1 tsp morning empty stomach External Care Apply Nimbaamrutadi taila on your lesions Avoid use of chemicals Diet and lifestyle Include Have a light home made food Moong dal khichadi Rice with ghee Amla Pomogranate ❌Avoid Junk food Fermented food Reheated food About your weakness It may be due to strong oral medications Reduced appetite Hope you found this helpful😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


0 replies
Dr. Kirti Yadav
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
134 days ago
5

Lichen Planus is often linked to an overactive immune system, and in Ayurveda, it is viewed as a Kustha Roga involving an imbalance of Pitta and Vata that affects the skin. It is quite common to feel weakness after long-term conventional treatments, as some medications can impact your “Agni” (digestive fire) and “Ojas” (vitality). Yes, Lichen Planus can flare up again if the body remains in a weak or stressed state. The goal is to purify the blood while rebuilding your strength so the body can maintain its own balance. I added medications take them consistently and you will see results slowly because ayurveda works on root cause so it takes time . The Dos✅ • Nourish the Gut: Since your appetite is decreased, eat “Mung Dal Khichdi” with a little ghee. This is easy to digest and helps rebuild your strength. • Bitter Vegetables: Include bitter gourd (Karela) and leafy greens in your diet. Bitter taste (Tikta Rasa) is excellent for drying up Lichen Planus lesions. • Stress Management: Since stress is a major trigger for flare-ups, practice 10 minutes of Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath). It cools the internal “Pitta” heat. • Tepid Water Baths: Use lukewarm water for bathing. Extreme hot or cold water can shock the skin and trigger a flare-up. The Don’ts❌ • Avoid “Viruddha Ahara”: Strictly avoid fish with milk, or sour fruits with milk. These create “Amavisha” (internal toxins) which are a primary cause of skin disease recurrence. • Limit Salt and Spice: Excessive salt and red chili can worsen the itching and inflammation of Lichen Planus. • Avoid Sour/Fermented Foods: Stay away from curd (yogurt), pickles, and vinegar, as these increase the acidity (Pitta) in the blood. • Do not scratch: Scratching can lead to the Koebner phenomenon, where new lesions develop in areas of skin injury.


0 replies
Dr. Raj Ladani
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
134 days ago
5

Hello, Lichen Planus (LP) ek autoimmune condition hai, jisme aapka immune system skin cells par attack karta hai. Kamzori (weakness) shayad steroids ya heavy medications ki wajah se ho sakti hai. ​ ​Lichen Planus recurrent (baar-baar aane wala) ho sakta hai. Yeh aksar tab trigger hota hai jab body mein stress badhta hai ya immunity imbalance hoti hai. Allopathic dawaiyan symptoms ko daba deti hain, par jad se khatam karne ke liye immune system ko balance karna zaroori hai. ​ ​Ayurveda mein ise Kushtha Roga ki category mein rakha jata hai, jo Vata aur Kapha dosha ke imbalance aur Rakta (blood) ki ashuddhi ki wajah se hota hai. Weakness ka matlab hai ki aapki ‘Agni’ (digestion) aur ‘Ojas’ (vitality) dawaiyon se prabhavit hui hai. ​ Prescription : 1. ​Winsoria Oil: Ise affected area par din mein do baar lagayein. Yeh itching aur scaling ko kam karne mein sabse best hai. 2. ​Mahatiktakam Kwath: 15ml liquid ko 60ml gungune paani ke saath khane se pehle din mein do baar lein. Yeh blood purifier hai aur inflammation kam karta hai. 3. ​Manjishtadi Kwath: 15ml liquid ko 60ml paani ke saath mix karke din mein do baar lein. Yeh skin ki healing fast karta hai. ​4. Amrutarishta: 20ml equal quantity paani ke saath khane ke baad lein. Yeh aapki weakness door karega aur immunity build karega. ​ ​Diet: Zyada namak, khatti cheezein (dahi, nimbu), aur mirch-masala bilkul band kar dein. ​Stress: Stress LP ka sabse bada dushman hai, isliye thoda meditation karein.


0 replies
Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
135 days ago
4.99

Yes, Lichen Planus can come back, especially if your body is weak. Lichen planus is mainly due to Pitta + Vata imbalance and Rakta (blood) dushti. When you feel severe weakness (low Ojas/immunity), the body becomes more prone to recurrence. Why it may return: Stress (you already noted this trigger) Weak digestion (Agni imbalance) Low immunity (Ojas kshaya) Improper diet (spicy, sour, junk) Advice Improve strength (Ojas): take milk with small amount of ghee, soaked almonds Balance Pitta: avoid spicy, fried, sour foods Reduce stress: daily pranayama, meditation Support digestion: light, warm, easy-to-digest food Herbs : Guduchi, Amla, Yashtimadhu


0 replies
Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
135 days ago
5

Lichen planus ek auto-immune type skin condition hai, isliye haan — ye wapas aa sakta hai, especially jab body weak ho ya immunity disturb ho. Aapko jo weakness feel ho rahi hai, wo: Medicines ke side effects Low appetite Body depletion ki wajah se ho sakti hai. Is stage par sirf disease control nahi, body strength aur recovery bhi equally important hai. Kuch important baatein: Stress kam rakhein — stress se flare-ups badhte hain. Spicy, sour, fried food avoid karein (ye pitta badhata hai). Simple, nourishing diet lein. Ghar par: Raat ko doodh + thoda ghee lena body ko strength deta hai. Din me coconut water helpful rahega. Mahamanjishtadi kwath – 15 ml twice daily after food Gandhak rasayan – 1 tablet twice daily after food Ashwagandha churna – 1 teaspoon doodh ke saath raat ko Yeh treatment skin ko calm karega + weakness ko improve karega. Agar weakness bahut zyada hai, to ek baar apne doctor se current medicines review bhi karwayein (dose adjust karna pad sakta hai). Consistent diet + stress control se recurrence ka risk kam kiya ja sakta hai. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


0 replies
Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
135 days ago
5

Avoid sour, fermented and packed foods. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Cap G T 2-0-2 Tab.Protekt 2-0-2 Cutisora oil for local application. follow up after 4weeks.


0 replies
Dr. Muskan Chopra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
135 days ago
5

Lichen planus is: A chronic, autoimmune-type condition Known for recurrence . Triggered by: Stress Weak immunity Certain medicines 👉 So yes — it can come back, especially if your body is weak or stressed. ❗ First rule Do NOT suddenly stop your current oral medication. Drugs like: Steroids Immunosuppressants …must be tapered properly, otherwise: Disease can flare badly Weakness can worse. RX- 👉Tab Ashwagandha 1 capsule or 3–5g powder at night with milk 👉Chyawanprash 1 tsp morning 👉Guduchi kwath 10 ml twice daily. 👉Arogyavardhini vati 2 tablets twice daily. 👉Trivaratta leham at bedtime 1 tsp. Diet (very important) Avoid:❌ Spicy, fried, sour food Packaged/junk food Excess tea/coffee Take more:✅ Moong dal, khichdi Coconut water Ghee (small amount) Fresh fruits (especially pomegranate) Lifestyle Sleep before 11 pm Light exercise only (don’t overdo—your weakness is high) Stress control (pranayama, meditation). Dr. Muskan Chopra. Ayurveda Consultant


0 replies
Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
134 days ago
5

Haan, Lichen Planus ek chronic condition hai jo aksar stress aur immune system ki kamzori se trigger hoti hai. Isliye sirf upar se thik hona kafi nahi hai, iska jadh (root cause) par kaam karna zaroori hai. Ayurvedic medicines for treating weakness and avoiding reoccurance of Lichan planus------------- 1.Ashwagandha capsules 1 cap din m 2 bar garam dudh k sath khane k bad 2.Kaishore guggulu 2 goli din m 2 bar pani k sath khane k bad 3.Amritarishta 15 ml matra m saman bhaag pani mila kr khane k bad din m 2 bar 4.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 15 ml matra m saman bhaag pani mila kr khane k bad din m 2 bar **Khane-Peene Ka Parhez ** skin diseases ke liye parhez sabse zaroori hai: -Avoid (Nahi Khana): Jyada namak (Salt), mirch-masala, dahi (Curd), fermented foods (Idli/Dosa), aur khatte phal. -Diet: Halka aur taza khana khayein jaise Lauki, Turai, aur Moong dal. -Viruddha Ahara: Doodh ke saath namkeen cheezein ya machli (fish) bilkul na khayein.


0 replies
Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
134 days ago
5

Haan, Lichen Planus wapas aa sakta hai (relapse ho sakta hai). Yeh ek autoimmune condition hai jahan aapki body ka immune system galti se aapki skin par attack karta hai. Aapko itni severe weakness kyun ho rahi hai? Aapko 1 mahine se bhi kam samay mein oral dawaaiyon se itna jaldi aaram mil gaya hai. Aamtaur par aisi tez recovery strong allopathic dawaaiyon (jaise steroids ya immunosuppressants) se aati hai. In dawaaiyon ne skin ke symptoms ko daba (suppress) diya hai, lekin inka sabse bada side effect yahi hota hai ki yeh body ki internal energy ko bilkul khatam kar deti hain. Isi wajah se aapko itni thakan aur kamzori ho rahi hai ki aapke daily kaam karna bhi mushkil ho raha hai. Is bimari ko wapas aane se rokne ke liye humein aapke Stress (jo aapka main trigger hai) ko control karna hoga, aur bina skin ko irritate kiye aapki energy wapas laani hogi. ✓Ayurvedic Prescription (For Weakness & Relapse Prevention) Yeh dawaaiyan aapki allopathic medicines ke sath safe hain aur aapki weakness ko theek karne mein madad karengi: 1. Giloy Ghanvati Dosage: 2 tablets din mein do baar. Time: Nashte (breakfast) aur dinner ke 30 minute baad. Vehicle: Halka gunguna paani (Warm water). 2. Brahmi Vati Dosage: 1 tablet din mein do baar. Time: Giloy Ghanvati ke sath hi lein. 3. Mahamanjishthadi Kwath Dosage: 15 ml dawa ko 15 ml paani mein milakar. Time: Din mein do baar, khali pet (khaane se 30 minute pehle). ✓Crucial Care Rules Dawaai Achanak Band Na Karein: Doctor ki oral dawaaiyon ko ekdam se band (stop) kabhi mat kariyega. Aisa karne se Lichen Planus dugni tezi se wapas aata hai (Rebound Flare). Ise dheere-dheere taper karke band kiya jata hai. Diet Restrictions: Apni diet se khatta (sour), zyada namak, aur fermented khana (jaise dahi, achar, tamatar, aur sirka) bilkul hata dein. Yeh cheezein Pitta dosha ko badhati hain aur skin mein itching trigger karti hain. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


0 replies
Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
132 days ago
5

Mughe lichen planus hai skin ka.abhi dr ki dawaise aaram aaya hai par bahut weakness hai kaya ye wapas aa sakata hai ✅ Do’s: Paani jyada piyo Buttermilk (chaas) piyo Dairy intake limit karo Ghar ka bana hua balanced diet lo Stress-free lifestyle maintain karo ❌ Don’ts: Oily aur spicy food avoid karo Processed aur preserved food se door raho Packed aur ready-to-eat items avoid karo Achar aur papad avoid karo Dried fish mat khao Dahi avoid karo Medications: Ashwagandha leham 2 tabs in morning with Brahmi ghrit 1 tsp Cap. Mahatiktakghrit 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Amrutarishta 3 tsp twice a day after food.


0 replies

The treatment course was sent to the patient's private messages.


How To Know If Itching Is From Parasites?
Is Removing Facial Hair Good or Bad?
Is There a Virus That Causes Itchy Bumps?
How to get rid of acne for oily skin?
What Are Three Possible Signs Of Difficulty Breathing?
What Is The Best Cream For Treating Psoriasis?
How Do I Stop My Hair Falling?
How To Fix Darkening Of Skin?
Can You Live for 20 Years with Amyloidosis?
Which tablet is best for itching?
Should I wash my hair often if I have scalp psoriasis?
What helps clear up acne quickly?
What To Use For Allergy Acne?
What Is The Best Treatment For Severe Itching?
What worsens folliculitis?
What Foods Help Fight Psoriasis?
What Is The Most Successful Treatment For Keloids?
Will genital psoriasis go away on its own?
Is Alopecia Areata Caused By Stress?
How To Know If A Skin Rash Is Serious?
Why Is My Skin Dry And Itchy All Over?
Is Skin Pigmentation Permanent?
What Kills Moles Permanently?
What To Drink To Stop Hair Loss?
What Is The Best Treatment To Remove Pigmentation?
What Is The Major Cause Of Dandruff?
How Long Does Lichen Planus Last?
Is Vitiligo Curable at the Early Stage?
What Triggers Psoriasis of the Scalp?
Can Alopecia Areata Go Away?
Can HS Be Cured Permanently?
How To Clear Pigmentation On Face?
How Do I Regrow My Hair?
What Is The Fastest Way To Heal Acne?
Can I live a normal life with lichen sclerosus?
What Is The Best Remedy For Vitiligo?
What Is The Best Treatment For Melasma?
Can Acne Cause Dandruff?
What Can Be Mistaken For Athlete's Foot?
What vitamin deficiency causes itchy skin?
How To Remove Redness From Skin In 5 Minutes?
Is Coconut Oil Good For An Itchy Scalp?
Will hair loss due to dandruff grow back?
What Is The Best Treatment For Grey Hair On The Beard?
How Do I Stop My Hair Falling?
What Kills Tinea Cruris Fast?
What To Drink To Stop Hair Loss?
What's The Best Way To Stop Dandruff?
Can spicy foods trigger acne?
What Is The Best Treatment For Skin Redness?
How Do I Make My Skin Stop Itching?
When To Worry About White Patches On Skin?
At What Age Do Wrinkles Start?
Why Put Vaseline On A Blister?
How Long Do Psoriasis Flare-Ups Last?
How Do I Make My Skin Stop Itching?
How To Avoid Male Pattern Baldness?
How Can I Stop Hair Thinning?
How To Restore Lost Pigmentation?
Is psoriasis 100% curable?
How To Stop Grey Hair In 20s?
Which infection causes itching all over the body?
What Could Be Causing Itching All Over My Body?
How To Prevent Hair Fall?
What heals eczema quickly?
What Are The Common Causes Of Hair Loss?
What Are the Risks of Xanthelasma Removal?
How To Cure Fungal Infection On Thighs?
How Do I Get Rid Of Dry Acne?
Why Is My Skin Peeling After Surgery?
How Can I Reduce My Pitta Naturally?
How Do I Regrow My Hair?
What Is The Best Treatment For A Skin Infection?
How To Stop Acne With Oily Skin?
What Is The Best Cream For Vitiligo On The Lips?
Is It Possible to Live With Psoriasis?
Why Do I Have Dandruff And Losing Hair?
What Triggers a Sebaceous Cyst?
Can I apply coconut oil on fungal infection?
How To Treat Irritated Genital Skin?
Is itchy acne fungal?
What Are The Big 3 For Thinning Hair?
What Removes Dark Spots the Fastest?
Can A Lost Hair Grow Back?
What Are The Common Causes Of Skin Lesions On The Legs?
What Are the Best Treatments for Dry and Loose Skin?
Does Alopecia Barbae Grow Back?
What Is the Old Saying About Itchy Palms?
What Is the Best Cream for Sun Allergies?
What Is Stage 4 Hair Loss?
What Is The Best Treatment For Dark Skin Pigmentation?
Can psoriasis make you lose weight?
Can hair dandruff cause pimples?
How To Get Rid Of Itchy Hyperpigmentation?
Which antibiotic is good for skin infection?
What Is The Best Treatment For Melasma?
Can Coconut Oil Help With Hives?
Can coconut oil remove chicken pox scars?
Is Coconut Oil Good For Fungal Infection?
What Helps Hair Grow Faster Naturally?

Latest reviews

Shelby
23 days ago
This advice was super useful! Gave me confidence to try Ayurveda for my reflux. Appreciate having clear instructions and explanations. Thanks!
This advice was super useful! Gave me confidence to try Ayurveda for my reflux. Appreciate having clear instructions and explanations. Thanks!
Quinn
23 days ago
Thanks a lot for breaking it all down so clearly! Definitely needed the extra advice on lifestyle changes too.
Thanks a lot for breaking it all down so clearly! Definitely needed the extra advice on lifestyle changes too.
Client_ecfa68
69 days ago
Bahut hi knowledgeable doctor, gastric problem ka permanent solution mila.
Bahut hi knowledgeable doctor, gastric problem ka permanent solution mila.
Avery
75 days ago
This answer was super helpful and put my mind at ease. Appreciated the detailed and practical advice on what to actually try. Feeling more informed! Thumbs up!
This answer was super helpful and put my mind at ease. Appreciated the detailed and practical advice on what to actually try. Feeling more informed! Thumbs up!