Highlights of disease
Characterized by pimples on face with or without pus, pain and redness, Acne may be associated with oily skin. It may also be seen on shoulders and back. It generally occurs in young age due to improper hygiene, hormonal imbalance, wrong dietary habits, inappropriate lifestyle and PCOS in females.
According to Ayurveda, this occurs due to dominance of Vaata Dosha/Pitta Dosha/ Kapha Dosha and Aama Dosha.
Treatment:
- Ayurvedic internal medications along with local applications are advised after understanding the case in detail.
Panchakarma Treatment:
- Snehana, Swedana, Basti, Virechan, Lepana, Udvartana are some key Panchakarma treatments which may be performed as per necessicity under strict medical supervision.
Helpful Tips
- Avoid having diet that increases Vaata Dosha and Pitta Dosha like Curd, Bakery Products, Fermented foods, oily food, outside eatables, spicy food etc. Do regular exercise and Yoga. Maintain proper hygiene. Avoid taking hormones and steroids.
