Ayurveda and Skin Problems an Overview

skin problems are one among the major health problem human faces.

As per a study 60% of people suffer with one or other skin problem in their life time. Skin problems are more predominant in places or countries where temperature and humidity are more.

A skin problem is most commonly associated with 4 Ds means

• Discomfort
• Disfigurement
• Disability
• Death ( in severe cases)

Skin is vital body organ that extends itself superficially but the problems associated with skin are deep rooted and very difficult to resolve.

Why Ayurveda for skin problems?

Ayurveda is the world’s oldest and time tested system of medicine. Ayurveda is NOT only system of medicine it is a science of LIFE. Aim of Ayurveda is NOT to cure but to see person live life to the fullest with best possible healyh.

As per Ayurveda the root cause for skin diseases is

• Imbalance of Dosha
• Insufficiency of Dathu

As per Ayurveda there are three types of dosahas namely

• Vata-Pitta-Kapha

Vitiation of Doshas is the root cause of the disease.

With this understanding of root cause of disease Ayurveda provides treatment which comprises of diet, yoga, life style change and medication as per the need and body condition of the patient. Unlike other system of medicines which works on the symptom of the problem Ayurveda works on the root cause of the problem so that results will be for lifetime. In case of Pitta Dosha vitiation then the qualified Ayurveda Doctor or Vaidya will try to identify the root cause for this Dosha it may be

• Viruddha Aahara ( in compatible food)
• Viruddha Prukruthi ( life style)

And as per the interaction with the concerned patient Vaidya will offer proper suggestion and medication.

Above is just an example and it needs lot of personal study to understand the problem at root level. So all the treatments offered are patient specific and Ayurveda will not suggest uniform medication to all patients unlike other popular system of medicine. At Ayurevedhamskinclinics.com our Vaidyas works with patient one to one to understand the root cause of the problem by diagnosing

• Imbalance of Dosha

Which comprises of Vata-Pitta-Kapha

• Imbalance of Dathu

Which comprises of  Rasa, Rakta, Mansa, Meda, Asthi, Majja & Shukra

• Imbalance of Mala

Which comprises of Mutra, Purisha & Sweda

As per Ayurveda with specific to skin problems imbalances creates Ama in body.

Ama can be called as toxin to make understanding easier, this Ama  then circulate throughout the body, and these toxins deposited on the superficial fascia, which can leave the skin feeling and looking dry, causing irritation, scaling ,formation of liaisons, spots, wounds , inflammation and infection this in turn creates skin disease, disorder or problem.