Introduction
If you suffer with sensitive skin and are prone to developing skin problems and diseases easily then it will be a relief to know that with ayurvedic therapies based on proven ancient teachings will get all the help you need with treating any skin problems you may have. Using natural ingredients to create balance within your body, ayurveda helps restore your skin to its best condition. This ancient life science works to prevent skin disorders and promote skin health for long term results.
Types of skin diseases
Skin diseases include all conditions that clog, irritate or damage your skin. Symptoms of skin disease can include dry skin, itchiness, skin inflammation or rashes among others. When you skin detects an invasion or injury it responds with a rash or inflammatory skin that if not treated can turn into blisters, scaly skin and patches that may weep fluid. There are varieties of skin conditions, medically known as dermatitis that can occur for a number of different reasons.
Acne – is caused when dead skin cells and sebum, an oil substance that lubricates your hair and skin, clog hair follicles. It can become severe if bacteria causes skin infections and inflammation. There are many reasons for acne to occur from hereditary to food to pollution to stress and skin sensitivity to name a few.
Dermatitis – this is a general term to describe a common skin irritation of which there are three main types, eczema or atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. The condition can result in rashes, dry skin and itchiness which cause the skin to blister, crust or flake off or even ooze.
Psoriasis – is a condition that causes flaky patches of skin which form scales which can look white or grey or silvery depending on the colour of your skin. It isn’t quite clear what causes psoriasis with dermatologists believing it is an immune system problem, where healthy skin cells are attached by infection-fighting cells by mistake. Genetical and environmental factors are said to play a role in this non-contagious skin condition.
Alopecia – this is a disease where the immune system attacks hair follicles which causes hair loss and a type of patchy baldness. It usually affects the hair on the face and head. The amount of hair lost will differ from person to person with most only experiencing small spots. Others though may lose a lot of hair with it growing back and then falling out again. Some people are luckier and their hair grows back for good.
Rosacea – a common skin condition that causes visible blood vessels on the face and which may cause small pus-filled bumps. The exact cause for rosacea is not known but currently it is believed that it is caused by abnormalities in the blood vessels of the face, a reaction to microscopic mites found on the face. Symptoms include flare ups for weeks to a month and then disappear for a while.
Ayurvedic treatments that can help treat skin diseases
Certain skin diseases are caused by genetic factors others as side effects to some acute health conditions. Luckily ayurveda provides many effective natural and herbal remedies for the treatment of skin diseases with no adverse effects.
Herbal remedies
Herbs such as daru haridra, neem, ela, chandanam, tulsi, dhanyaka, khadira and Indian sarsaparilla are some of the popular remedial herbs used. When combined with other medicinal elements such as ghee, honey, water, avocado oil and coconut oil form pastes that have antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory properties, antiseptic properties, antioxidant properties that help heal the skin and balance the dosha.
Spices such as turmeric have strong skin healing properties and play a prominent role in ayurvedic treatments for skin. It helps with treating acne and can even help to an extent with psoriasis and eczema.
Ayurvedic medicines for skin can be used in numerous ways such as face masks, facials, herbal formulations and detoxes. Thanks to the above mentioned properties, ayurvedic medicine does help with issues such as acne, eczema, rosacea, redness and dryness. For more serious issues, ayurvedic therapies can be used alongside medical treatment as it gives you the double benefit of healing.
Conclusion
Ayurveda with its ancient practical wisdom is an effective way of treating a variety of skin diseases. The natural treatments it offers not only help to actually treat the issue but also provide nourishment for the skin while eliminating toxins and helping to rebalance dosha for long term benefits for healthy and glowing skin.
