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Dr. Vikram Chauhan - MD (Ayurveda)

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Ayurvedic Treatment of Pemphigus - Types, Causes, Diagnosis & Herbal Remedies

pemphigus

Ayurveda is an old science with a revolutionary & modern perspective. This science not only heal your disease but it heals your body too. According to modern point of view "Pemphigus" is an autoimmune disease. Ayurveda explains that the route cause of autoimmune disease is weakness of immune system. If, a body have weak immune system it starts attacking a particular organ and give birth to various diseases. One of them is pemphigus that is an autoimmune rare skin disorder.

The dosha that is most prominent in this disorder is "Pitta". Imbalance of pitta in body affect the skin and causes blister and sores on the mucous membranes.

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PEMPHIGUS?

The name pemphigus is derived from Greek word "pemphix" meaning "pustule". In this disease autoantibodies are formed against desmoglein. Desmoglein (type of proteins) forms glue that attaches adjacent epidermal cells through desmosomes. Blisters are formed in this case that can cover a significant area of the skin.

TYPES OF PEMPHIGUS

There are variety of pemphigus such as pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceus, paraneoplastic pemphigus and intradermal neutrophilic IgA.

  1. Pemphigus vulgaris: This is most common between the ages of 40 and 60. It may occur at any age. The sores often originate in the mouth. This disorder occurs when antibodies attack Desmoglein 3.
  2. Pemphigus foliaceus: The sores appear often on the scalp, on the chest, back & face. In this condition mouth sores do not occur. It is the least severe one of all the three varieties. This condition is less painful as compare to pemphigus vulgaris.
  3. Paraneoplastic pemphigus: This variety is least common type of pemphigus but most severe. In this case sores appear on lips, mouth & esophagus that are very painful. It often involves the lungs that causes constrictive bronchiolitis.
  4. Intraepidermal neutrophilic IgA dermatosis: It is characterized by intraepidermal bullae with neutrophils, some acantholysis and eosinophils.

CAUSES OF PEMPHIGUS

It is a non-contagious autoimmune disorder. In most cases its cause is unknown. In pemphigus immune system produce antibodies that attack cells of mucous membranes & skin.

DIAGNOSIS OF PEMPHIGUS

  • Skin biopsy test: In this test, a piece of tissue is taken & examined under a microscope.
  • Go for a blood test: Identify antibodies in your blood reports known as desmogleins.
  • Check for skin peeling in this disease: If you are suffering from this disease, the top layer of your skin shear off.
  • Endoscopy examination: You may undergo endoscopy to check sores in the throat.

TREATMENT FOR PEMPHIGUS

Planet Ayurveda deals with this disease by using the following combination of medicines. The herbs used for the preparation of these medicines act on the causes of this disease. This autoimmune disease get easily cured with these medicines:

1. Radiant Skin, Hair & Nails Capsules

These capsules are prepared from herbs like manjistha, pit papda, chirayta & ghrit kumari.

  1. Manjishta: It is commonly known as “Indian Madder”. This is a famous herb for detoxification of blood. This herb deals with various types of skin diseases.
  2. Pit Papda: This herb balances pitta dosha in the body. It act as a blood purifier.
  3. Chirayta: It has anti-inflammatory properties that reduces inflammation & pain. This stimulate digestive fire & helps in blood purification.
  4. Ghrit kumari: This is used in various skin disorders. It gives positive response to immune system. Balances pitta & kapha dosha in the body. This herb has wound healing property.

Dosage: Consume one to two tablets, twice daily with plain water, after meals.

2. Gandhak Rasayan

Ingredient used in the preparation of these tablets Purified Sulphur.

Purified Sulphur: It purifies blood, improves digestion & detoxify the blood. This purified sulphur fight against almost all types of skin diseases.

Dosage: 2 tablets, twice daily with plain water, after meals.

3. Navkarshik Churna

This churna has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial & antiseptic properties. The herbs used in the preparation of this churna act as an immunomodulatory. Haritaki, Amalaki, Katuki, neem & Babhitaki etc are used in the preparation of this churna.

  • Haritaki: This herb act as blood purifier & fight against skin disorders.
  • Amalaki: This herb has anti-oxidative, anti-hepatotoxic & immune-modulator properties.
  • Katuki: This herb helps in detoxification of the body.
  • Neem: Neem act as one of the best blood purifier that deeply cleanses the body. It act as antiseptic.
  • Bbhitaki: This herb flushes out toxins from the body.

Dosage: One teaspoonful, twice daily, with plain water after meals.

5. Youth Restora Capsules

The herbs used in the preparation of these capsules are grape seed, cow colostrum, bhumi amla & green tea.

  • Grape seeds: These are rich in vitamin E. It fight against various skin related problems.
  • Bhumi amla: This herb has anti-bacterial & anti-viral properties that fight against this disease easily.
  • Cow colostrum: It is a major source of IgA that stimulate the immune system.
  • Green tea: It flushes out toxins from the body & develop good immune system.

Dosage: Two capsules, twice daily with plain water or milk after meals.

6. Nirgundi Oil & Epiderm Oil

Nirgundi oil contains ingredients like nirgundi, langali & til taila. This oil is beneficial in skin problems. Epiderm oil is an ayurvedic herbal preparation used for this skin disease.

Usage: Mix equal amount of nirgundi oil & epiderm oil gently massage on the affected area of the skin. Apply this oil overnight & wash it off in the morning.

7. Lavender Gel Wash

Lavender natural face and body bath gel is the herbal product that is used for this skin disease. It provides relaxing and rekindling effect to mind, body after bathing with this gel. This herbal gel supports the skin tissues and thus helps in maintaining the healthy skin. It is prepared from natural herbs such as neem, aloe vera, lavender & basil etc. Herbs used to prepare this herbal product are packed with the antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties & help to reduce blisters. It is very helpful in fighting against skin infections and inflammatory conditions like acne, boils, pimples etc.

Method of Application: Take a small amount of the product and apply all over the body with the help of a loofah. Gently massage in circular motions upwards and work up a good lather and then gently wash with water. Use 1-2 times daily or as and when required.

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at - costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214030

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