Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans (Ashy Dermatosis)

Erythema dyschromicum perstans, also known as ashy dermatosis, is a skin disorder in which grey colored patches appear on the face, neck and trunk. This condition is more common in women, and is similar in histopathological nature to Lichen planus.  In most cases the cause is unknown, but it may also result from parasite or viral infection or as a result of side effects from drugs.  This condition may persist for several years and is usually resistant to treatment  

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for erythema dyschromicum perstans is aimed at treating the skin and underlying tissues so as to remove the hyper pigmented patches.  Treatment is also given to improve generalised and specific skin immunity as well as remove inflammation in the skin patches if present.  Treatment is also given to normalise skin color on a long-term basis.  Since the histopathological and other features of ashy dermatosis and lichen planus overlap considerably, the treatment for this condition is also quite similar to that of lichen planus. Treatment can be given both in the form of oral medication as well as local skin ointments.

Depending upon the severity of the condition and individual response of patients, Ayurvedic herbal treatment for erythema dyschromicum perstans may be required for periods ranging from six to twelve months.  Those who do not respond quickly to medication may require high doses of oral medications.  However, all patients invariably respond very well to treatment with a complete remission of skin lesions.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and   www.ayurvedaphysician.com  For Ayurvedic herbal treatment of erythema dyschromicum perstans (EDP), kindly click here

Read more interesting posts -
Autoimmune disease-Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Duchene muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder involving the muscles.  There is a gradual degeneration of muscles leading to inability to stand and move, gradual loss of muscle bulk, skeletal deformities, finally leading to respiratory failure.  Females are carriers of this disease but are not affected, while males are affected with this disease.  Symptoms are apparent after the first few years of life.  The normal life span of children affected with this condition is around 25 years.  Currently, there is no treatment or cure for this disease.  Management is supportive and conservative.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Duchene muscular dystrophy is aimed at treating the root cause of the condition.  Treatment is given to help prevent and slow down the degeneration of muscles in the body.  Medicines which act on the muscular tissue are given in high doses, along with other local procedures like fomentation and body massage with medicated oils.  Medicated enema, aka basti are also given first to prevent degeneration and loss of muscle tissue.

It is important to commence treatment at the earliest, once the diagnosis is made, in order to bring about maximum benefit of treatment and help the affected individual live a normal life to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic medicines can considerably reduce disability from disease and possibly increase the normal life span of affected individuals.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com  

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cholesteatoma

Cholesteatoma is a noncancerous growth which can occur in the middle ear canal.  This usually results from keratinizing squamous epithelium in the middle ear and/or mastoid process. Though this is not a cancerous growth, it can cause considerable destruction of the inner and middle ear and surrounding regions.  It can therefore cause deafness, giddiness, ear discharge, pain and irritation of the facial nerve, and rarely cause infection and damage to the brain.  A chronic and persistent ear discharge accompanied by deafness is usually taken to be due to cholesteatoma unless proved otherwise.  Physicians need to be very alert in order to diagnose this condition in a timely manner.  Modern management of this condition is by surgery; however the surgery itself can cause permanent damage and hearing loss.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cholesteatoma is aimed at treating the growth aggressively so as to cause a complete remission at the earliest and prevent damage to the middle and inner ear structures as well as surrounding organs and brain.  Herbal medicines which reduce tumor growth as well as act specifically on the ear are used in high doses.  There are several medicines and herbal combinations which have a specific action on different diseases of the external and internal ear organs.  A combination of these medicines is used in order to treat and cure the disease.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment may be required for periods ranging from three to six months; however, regular assessment is important in order to ensure that the disease is responding to treatment so as to prevent risk of life and other complications.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com