Atopic dermatitis is
also known as atopic eczema or eczema.
This disease causes characteristic inflammation of the skin followed by
oozing, crusting and later dryness and fissuring of the skin. This condition is present both in children as
well as in adults; the skin-wise distribution of the disease is different in
children as compared to adults.
Individuals who are allergic or have a family atopy (tendency of
immediate onset allergic reactions) are usually predisposed to this condition
and may also concurrently suffer from other allergic conditions like allergic
rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, and food allergies. Conventional treatment is in the form of local
moisturizer applications, and steroids in the form of local application or oral
medication.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment
for atopic dermatitis is aimed at reducing the sensitivity of affected
individuals as well as strengthening the skin, subcutaneous tissue, as well as
the local muscular structures in the affected lesions. Herbal treatment is given to treat and
strengthen the blood tissue as well as skin and subcutaneous tissue. Herbal medicines are also given to improve
the immunity of the skin as well as general immune status of affected
individuals. Treatment is usually in the
form of oral medication supplemented by local applications. Individuals suffering from very chronic or
severe forms of the disease can also be given additional treatment modalities
like Panchkarma procedures, which bring about detoxification and purification
of affected body tissues.
Depending upon the
severity of the disease, Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for
periods ranging from two to six months.
Almost all individuals affected with the disease can be cured
completely. Affected individuals need to
make adequate lifestyle modifications and diet restrictions in order to prevent
and avoid aggravation or recurrence of the disease.
The writer, Dr. A. A.
Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
