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Types of Skin Diseases & Ayurvedic Treatment for Skin Diseases

The spectrum of skin diseases is huge and encompasses a number of conditions under it. Such as allergies, eczema, psoriasis, acne and skin fungus etc. From mild to serious and itchy to scaly to bleeding. There are numerous forms of skin diseases that affect the population in general. Treatments provided at any reputed ayurveda hospital in Kerala have also proven effective in dealing with these skin diseases.

Skin diseases are so prevalent and are well-studied, as they affecting about one-third of the world’s population at any time. They are prevalent in low income countries as well as highly developed countries. Further, people from all age groups are affect by skin diseases.

The skin diseases not only affect the aesthetics of the patient. But also cause a huge loss of confidence among them. They cause itchiness and appear unsightly making the patients sidelined and subject to bias in the society. While the Allopathic system of medicine works on the symptoms of the skin conditions. And works to curb the skin allergies, the Ayurvedic system of medicine works on the root cause of these skin diseases and offers complete recovery without the consumption of steroids.

Types of Skin Diseases:

Types of Skin Diseases

Here, we are going to discuss the different types of skin diseases and Ayurvedic treatments for all of them. If you or someone in your circle is suffering from them. Then recommend Ayurvedic cures to them for complete and comprehensive recovery.

1. Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition around the world. It affects more than 70% of the people in their teens. It is mostly associates with the hormonal changes happening in the body because of the onset of puberty. However, the condition itself might not go away once puberty is over and might even leave unsightly scars on a person’s face leading to rough and scarred skin appearance.

While most people think that acne appears on the face only. It can appear on the chest, neck, shoulders and back as well. Most of the time, they are causing by the excessive secretion of the sweat glands, or sebaceous glands.

2. Eczema

Eczema is another very common skin condition. That is associates with genetic defects and inflammation in Allopathic medicine. The disease is also associates with environment-induced changes in the skin barrier. That makes a person more susceptible to bacteria/virus induces infections or allergens.

In Ayurveda, however, Eczema has its roots in the imbalances of bodily disposition or doshas. In this disease, the treatment is doing by natural substances. Panchakarma is one of the most popular Ayurvedic treatments for Eczema.

3. Alopecia Areata

This disease affects the hair follicles and causes premature hair loss. The patients get small and round bald patches on their heads, while their beards, eyebrows, eyelashes and other body parts with hair can also get affects. The Allopathic system of medicine recognizes Alopecia Areata as an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the hair follicles and inhibits hair growth.

However, in Ayurveda, the disease is believe to be a result of imbalances in the equilibrium of Vata-Pitta-Kapha and doshas in Rakta or blood which is the main fluid of the body.

4. Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is also a very common skin condition in which inflammation is the major symptom. Sometimes cracks also appear with minor bleeding that can cause general discomfort as well. The overall condition is similar to eczema and is sometimes confuse with it. 

There are two types of contact dermatitis – irritant contact dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis.

The irritant contact dermatitis is caused when the irritants come in direct contact of the skin, such as solvents and detergents. The allergic contact dermatitis happens when allergic substances come in direct touch with the skin. Such as hair dyes, perfumes, chemicals, such as hair dyes and some types of metals etc.

While dermatitis is addressing with topical ointments and steroidal medicines in the allopathic medicine. The best way to keep it at bay is to avoid exposure with irritants and allergens.

5. Keratosis Pilaris

It is a very common skin condition that is characterize by the appearance of reddish patches or bumps on the skin, and affects around 50-70% adolescents and 40% of adults. In this disease, excessive keratin gets deposits on the skin and blocks the pores of the skin and hair follicles to form hard bumps. While the condition cannot be cure permanently, it can be reduce using topical ointments containing urea, vitamin A, lactic acid and alpha-hydroxy acids.

Ayurvedic treatment comprises application of coconut oils and natural herbal powders and oils.

6. Lichen Planus

This is a relatively uncommon skin condition that affects only 0.2 to 1% of the global population. The skin gets small and flat rashes that are itchy. Some patients get these rashes on the lips and inside their mouths as well. It is also believes to be cause by the hyper activation of the immune system of the skin.

Now that we have discussed the various common skin diseases, we are now going to discuss the Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis, eczema and other such kinds of common skin diseases.

Best Ayurvedic Treatments for Skin Diseases:

Diet Correction

In the Ayurvedic treatments, diet plays an important role as diet imbalances cause faults in digestion, which, in turn, leads to collection of toxins and waste chemicals in various body tissues and organs. Ayurveda outlines that consuming foods of conflicting nature plays a major role in allergies and skin conditions, for example milk and pickles, milk with fried foods, and curd with sour foods.

So, the very first step in Ayurvedic treatment is to correct the diet of the patient. Also prescribe foods that are easily digest in the body and are highly nutritious.

Panchakarma

Panchakarma is one of the most unique Ayurvedic treatments, as it is curative, preventive and promotive in nature. It lubricates the body and removes the unwanted waste and built-up toxins from the body. There are five processes in Panchakarma – elimination of toxins via vomiting or Vamana, Purgation of toxins via feaces or Virechana, enema or Basti, nasal administration of herbal oils or Nasya and detoxification of blood via leeches or Rakta Moksha.  

Oiling and Topical Administration of Herbal Medicines

Application of various ointments such as medicinal oils, a mixture of oils and herbal powders and essences, such as coconut oils, jatyadi oil and mustard oil etc.

Topical administration of medicines such as herbal pastes and creams is also recommend depending on the skin conditions.

Herbal tablets

Some common herbal medicines that are uses orally (tablets or powders), include Khadira (Acacia Catechu), Turmeric, Guggulu, Guduci, Neem, Bhumyamalaki and Manjistha etc.

These medicines vary from person to person and disease to disease as the Ayurvedic treatment depends on the bodily disposition of the patient.

Conclusion

This brings us to the conclusion of our discussion. We hope that all our readers find this information helpful and they choose Ayurvedic treatments for skin diseases. For more information and specific queries, please leave your comments, and we will surely revert.

Thanks for reading!

Shubham Sharma

Shubham Sharma is a SEO Expert in Delhi with many years of experience in the digital marketing field. He often writes guest posts for Trending News Viral & you can also read their informative blog for more.

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