Vata Skin Type

This type of person has a skin type which is seen to be dry and rough and if not moisturized on a regular basis it will have wrinkles. This skin type of person needs to moisturize their skin on a regular basis since they have fewer fat deposits.

Pitta Skin Type

You know the people who have acne and rosacea, they are the pitta skin type of people, the reason for this is they have oily skin.

Kapha Skin Type

The skin types which lead to pimples, whiteheads, and water retention are the kapha type and their skin is cold and oily. These skin type people are recommended to apply face masks on a regular basis and avoid the use of oily creams.

Ayurveda for skin diseases

Some major skin conditions as per ayurveda are:

* psoriasis

* eczema

* Urticaria

* Leucoderma

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a non-contagious common skin condition that causes rapid skin cell reproduction resulting in red, dry patches of thickened skin.
The dry flakes and skin scales are thought to result from the rapid buildup of skin cells. Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, and scalp.

Ayurvedic Perspective

TWhen there is an imbalance of 3 doshas it might result in Psoriasis. These three doshas are vata, pitta and kapha. The dryness and skin scaling psoriasis is due to vata. And kapha is the reason behind the growth.

The basic ayurvedic treatments for Psoriasis is:

At Dr Jyoti Ayurveda , our treatment primarily focuses on blood purification and balancing the vitiated Doshas. Management of Psoriasis comprises of:

* Shodhana chikitsa (Detoxification) through Panchakarma therapies,

* Shamana chikitsa through administration of internal medication and external applications

* Rasayana chikitsa (immunomodulation) through kayakalpa

* Very strict Diet regime

* Lifestyle changes

* Stress management

PanchaKarma - Detoxification

The most effective treatment for psoriasis is Panchakarma, a process of cleansing and rejuvenating the body through five actions

* Vaman – Ayu. Therapeutic Med. Induced emesis Therapy

* Virechana - Ayu. Therapeutic Med. Induced Purgation Therapy

* Raktamokshana-Bloodletting therapy

* Basti – Ayurved Medicinal Enema Therapy

* Takradhara - Pouring of medicated butter Milk on forehead is also very effective in the cases of Psoriasis to manage the stress factor & releasing the positive energy to the body

* Shirodhara -Relieves stress, as it is an important risk factor that can cause psoriasis

Immunomodulators

The reason for Psoriasis is also Immunodeficiency, so In Ayurveda we are Offering Immunomodulator Herbs to Enhance The Immunity to conquer Psoriasis Successfully

External Applications

Herbal Creams , Herbal Shampoos , Herbal Oils are used for the local application to skin its relieves the symptoms

Oral herbs

Mixture of the herbs as a Body Mask is also effective to relieve externally

Eczema

It is termed “the itch that rashes,” since scratching normally precedes the rash. This category of skin rashes is very common in young children and adolescents. Adults can get it too, sometimes in scaly, leathery stains or even on their hands. Atopic dermatitis is the most prevalent cause of eczema. It is also hereditary. There are a variety of Ayurvedic treatments for Eczema and also other styles of therapies.

Ayurvedic Treatment Of Eczema

* General management for Kustha is beneficial in Vicharchika. In cases of Vata predominant Kushtha, internal administration ghee is prescribed.

* For Pitta predominant Kushtha virechena (therapeutic purgation)

* Followed by Rakta mokshna (therapeutic bloodletting),

* And for Kapha predominant Kushtha, Vamana (therapeutic vomiting) is beneficial.

* Eczema is a condition which has shown to be well managed by Ayurveda. Diet (ahar) and Lifestyle (vihar) have proven to be the cornerstones of management.

* Vicharchika is something with which eczema can be broadly associated. And the treatments recommended are virechana, sarvanga or takra dhara, prakshalana, etc.

Urticaria

As per Ayurveda, Urticaria is referred to as Sheetapitta - comprising two words sheeta (cold) and pitta (eruptions). This is a condition caused due to dominance of sheeta (cold) over pitta dosha. Sheetapitta is a condition resulting from excited kapha and vata.

Causes of Sheetapitta( Urticaria)

* Excess intake of salty and pungent food

* Eating large amounts of sour gruels

* Excessive intake of mustard

* Exposure to cold wind

* Contact of cold substances

* Day sleep

* Improper emesis

* Altered features in rainy and winter season

* Insect bite

* Contact of poisonous insects/bugs

Symptoms of Sheetapitta

* In urticaria, rashes occur on the face, arms, trunk and legs.

* Headache, Red rashes, Itching, Congestion of eyes is also a symptom of Sheetapitta.

* There is a condition called angioedema which occurs in urticaria. Angioedema results in the burning or pain around the areas like eyes, cheeks, lips, hands, genitals and feet may occur in the cases of urticaria.

Treatment in Ayurveda

Ayurveda suggests the Panchakarma procedures like Vamana, Virechana and other ayurvedic practices.
Elimination of dosha & Purification of the body toxins with Ayurvedic medicines & Panchakarma procedures is essential to cure urticaria.
Urticaria is treated according to the constitution (Prakruti ) of the people.
Administration of digestive herbs restores the digestive fire and oils may be applied to nourish and tone the skin. Relaxation of the mind is also an important part of the treatment.

* Body purification therapy (samshodhana)- Panchakarma

* Oral medications (shamanoushada)

* Avoidance of causative factors (nidana parivarjana)

According to the dosha dominance, Panchakarma treatment therapies such as

* Abhyanga(Ayurved Oil massage)

* Swedana(fomentation)

* Vaman – Therapeutic Medicine induced Emesis Therapy

* Virechen - Therapeutic Medicine induced Purgation Therapy

* Rakta mokshana - (bloodletting) are carried with suitable medicaments.re known to be effective in treating Urticaria

Leucoderma

In Ayurvedic classical literature, leucoderma is known as Sveta Kushtha ‘white leprosy‘ and is also called shwitra. It has two subtypes - Kilas and Varuna depending on the skin color. An imbalance in the Vata and bhrajaka pitta (subtype of pitta that imparts color to skin) may cause skin diseases. Shwitra differs from other skin disorders by the normal functioning of all but the “skin tissue” (twak, rakta, mamsa, meda) resulting in discoloration of the skin (twak vaivarnyata), without discharge (aparisravi).

Ayurveda advocates following line of treatment

Shodana chikitsa – Strong detoxification Panchakarma procedures should be done. Vamana, Virechana, Rakta mokshana using leeches are recommended.

Shamana Chikitsa – done through oral medications and external applications.

Pathya (Diet) – strict diet restrictions, Lifestyle modifications, Yoga and meditation are advocated
Skin must be taken care of in natural ways. Artificial skin glow with the help of artificial products having chemicals will last only for a few days and could result in never vanishing skin disease. We work on knowing your skin type and the diseases associated with it which is then cured with the help of herbs which lead to a balanced body.