How to treat heavy sweating and dry skin itching in a 65-year-old male with diabetes? - #54535

Your symptoms suggest pitta aggravation with local fungal tendency in groin, along with dry skin and diabetic neuropathic skin changes. Management should focus on controlling sweating, dryness, and skin integrity. Internal medicines Chandraprabha Vati 2 tablets twice daily after food Helps in genitourinary balance and reduces excessive sweating tendency Nisha Amalaki 2 tablets twice daily after food Supports diabetes control and improves skin health Gandhak Rasayan 250 mg twice daily after food Reduces itching, infection tendency and promotes skin healing Mahamanjishtadi Kwath 15 ml with equal water twice daily after food Purifies blood and reduces chronic skin dryness and discoloration External treatment For groin sweating and itching Dusting with Tankan bhasma or Yashad bhasma once or twice daily to keep area dry Apply Nimbadi taila or coconut oil mixed with a pinch of turmeric in groin and dry areas twice daily For hard skin of palm Apply Ksheerabala taila or plain sesame oil and massage daily at night Diet and lifestyle Avoid very spicy, sour and oily food Keep blood sugar strictly controlled Wear loose cotton clothes and keep groin dry Avoid frequent scratching to prevent secondary infection

This condition may be related to an imbalance of Pitta and Vata dosha along with long-standing Madhumeha (diabetes), which can cause excessive sweating, skin dryness, itching, and thickening of the skin. Ayurvedic Guidance 1. For Heavy Sweating in Genital Area Keep the area clean and completely dry. Wear loose cotton undergarments and avoid synthetic fabric. Wash with lukewarm water and gently dry the area. Dusting with Ayurvedic cooling powders like neem-based or sandalwood-based powder may help reduce moisture and irritation. 2. For Dry Skin & Itching Apply virgin coconut oil or neem oil mixed with coconut oil on dry areas before bath and at bedtime. Use mild herbal soap only; avoid very hot water. Daily gentle Abhyanga (oil massage) helps nourish dry diabetic skin and reduce itching. 3. Hard Skin on Palm This may be due to dryness, friction, or diabetic skin changes. Apply cow ghee or sesame oil regularly. Keep blood sugar well controlled because uncontrolled diabetes can harden and dry the skin further. Diet & Lifestyle Avoid very spicy, fried, sour, and excessive salty foods. Reduce tea, coffee, bakery items, and sugar. Include: Bottle gourd, ridge gourd, cucumber Amla, neem, turmeric Warm water throughout the day Avoid day sleeping and excessive heat exposure. Helpful Ayurvedic Medicines Rx Tab glymin - 2 tab twice a day after meal Tab nimbadi kwath - 1 tab twice a day after meal Thikthakam kwath - 15 ml twice a day