Ayurveda treatment for eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by patches of inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough skin. This common condition, which isn’t contagious, typically starts during infancy or early childhood and continues into adulthood. While the exact cause of eczema remains unclear, it is believed to have genetic links and associations with asthma and allergies. Environmental factors like smoke, air pollutants, cosmetics, laundry products, perfumes, pollen, dander, cold and dry weather, and stress are known to trigger flare-ups.
Ayurveda treatment for eczema, referred to as “Shudra Kushta” or “Vicharchika” in Ayurveda, offers a natural approach that addresses the root cause of the condition. According to Ayurvedic principles, eczema results from the vitiation of Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha.
Common Causes of Eczema
According to Ayurveda, eczema occurs when the doshas are out of balance. This imbalance can be caused by improper diet, lifestyle factors, emotional stress, and genetics.
Specific dietary factors that may contribute to eczema include:
- Consuming too much fatty, oily, or salty food, particularly junk food.
- Eating difficult-to-digest foods, such as dairy products.
- Excessive intake of seafood and sesame.
Lifestyle factors contributing to eczema include:
- Prolonged stress.
- Poor personal hygiene.
- Suppression of natural bodily needs and emotions.
- Frequent intense physical activity.
- Showering with cold water after sun exposure.
- Exposure to smoke, air pollutants, cosmetics, laundry products, perfumes, pollen, and dander.
- Eating when already full.
- Frequent daytime sleeping.
- Cold or dry environments.
- Emotional stress or anxiety.
Common factors contributing to eczema include:
- Genetics
- Compromised skin barrier.
- Immune system issues.
- Sweating.
- Rapid temperature changes.
- These factors can aggravate the doshas, leading to skin dryness and inflammation.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Treatment for Eczema
Ayurveda treatment for eczema involves balancing the doshas. There are three types of eczema according to Ayurveda:
Vata Type: Dry, rough, and cracked skin with excessive itching and burning.
Pitta Type: Red, inflamed, and oozing skin lesions with heat, burning, and irritation.
Kapha Type: Thick, sticky, and oozing lesions with excessive itching and a tendency to recur.
Ayurveda also considers improper digestion (Agni dushti), toxin accumulation (Ama), stress, and improper lifestyle choices as contributing factors.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Eczema at UWAY:
The above-mentioned image provides a high-level view of the treatment for eczema. The duration of each stage and the prescribed therapies can vary based on the patient’s condition.
Eczema may arise due to various factors such as genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, allergies, or stress. Differentiating between mild and chronic eczema is important before initiating any treatment.
For mild eczema, our doctors recommend Ayurvedic herbal treatments, including soothing powders, tablets, or ointments that promote skin healing.
For chronic eczema, UWAY Health follows three specific Ayurvedic protocols, which include:
1. Dietary Modifications: Treatment begins with dietary changes to balance the body and address specific imbalances identified in the diagnosis.
2. Lifestyle Adjustments: Depending on the patient’s needs, UWAY doctors may suggest yoga, meditation, and sleep management techniques to reduce stress and promote overall health.
3. Classical Ayurvedic Medications: Our UWAY doctors prescribe time-tested, proven classical Ayurvedic medicines from India’s top Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers. So, there is no common prescription for this condition because each patient’s condition is unique.
Our doctors prescribe proven Ayurvedic therapies such as Panchakarma, which includes detoxification treatments like Vamana (therapeutic vomiting) and Virechana (purgation) to cleanse the body and reduce dosha imbalances. Each patient receives a personalised treatment plan, including any necessary herbal medications, to address their unique condition.
Chronic eczema requires a comprehensive approach, focusing not only on symptom relief but also on long-term management through diet, lifestyle, and Ayurvedic practices for sustained skin health.
Frequently Asked Question:
At UWAY, our doctors prescribe only proven medicines from well-established and reputed ayurvedic medicine manufacturers. However, just like certain foods do not always agree with everyone, few ayurvedic medicines may cause mild side effects in some patients. This is very rare though. In case you notice any such issue you can always talk to your consulting doctor or our medical team.
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