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Dr. Vikram Chauhan - MD (Ayurveda)

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Ayurvedic Treatment for Seborrheic keratosis & Skin tags - Symptoms, Causes & Herbal Remedies

Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common non-cancerous growth most commonly seen in older adults. A seborrheic keratosis usually appears as a brown, black or light tan growth on face, chest, back or shoulders. The growth has a waxy, scaly and slightly elevated appearance. It must be noted that seborrheic keratosis doesn’t become cancerous in the later stage and are not related to sun exposure.

They are normally painless and require no treatment. Some patients may decide to have them removed if they become irritated by clothing or cosmetic reasons.

They are not painful but can be bothersome depending on the size and location. Do not rub, scratch or pick them. This may lead to bleeding or swelling.

Skin tags are skin coloured lumps that grow out of the skin. They are soft and usually found on the neck, body and armpits. These are harmless but can be removed for cosmetic reasons.

What are the symptoms of Seborrheic Keratosis and skin tags?

Seborrheic keratosis generally looks like a waxy or wart-like growth. Warts generally appear on the face, chest, shoulders or on the back of the body. There may be a single growth or cluster of them.

Symptoms of Seborrheic keratosis and skin tags are:

  • Usually light tan to brown or black
  • Flat or slightly elevated with a scaly surface
  • Ranges in size from very small to more than 1 inch.
  • May cause itching
  • Has a characteristic “pasted on” look
  • Round or oval in shape

What are the causes of Seborrheic Keratosis and Skin Tags?

The causes of seborrheic keratosis are not known. They generally increase in number with age and the lesions are not contagious. They tend to run in the families so inheritance may play a role.

Skin diseases are often caused by the malnutrition due to the consumption of mostly junk food regularly toxic as well as weak digestion. Micronutrients may be deficient particularly Vitamins A, D, magnesium and zinc.

Treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis and Skin Tags

According to modern medicine, removal of lesions is only the only option available by methods such as: freezing with liquid nitrogen, burning the lesions with an electric current or by vaporizing the growth with a laser.

Planet Ayurveda offers an effective and herbal treatment for seborrheic keratosis as well as skin tags as Planet Ayurveda always goes to the roots of the problem by treating it specifically according to the causes of each disease. Ayurvedic skin problems may take a few weeks to few months to show up signs of cure, but it is sure about its permanent solutions.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Seborrheic Keratosis and Skin Tags by Planet Ayurveda includes

  1. Gandhak Rasayan
  2. Pitta Balance
  3. Manjistha Capsules
  4. Green Essentials
  5. Navkarshik Churna

Herbal Remedies for Seborrheic keratosis & Skin tags

1. Gandhak Rasayan

Purified sulphur is used for the preparation of these tablets. Gandhak Rasayan has antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, anti-diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It purifies blood, cures skin diseases, eliminates harmful toxins and improves immune system of an individual.

Recommended dosage of Gandhak Rasayan tablets is: Two tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

2. Pitta Balance

According to Ayurveda, all the skin problems are caused due to Pitta dosha imbalance in the body. Pitta Balance capsules of Planet Ayurveda are wonderful herbal formulations of several unique combinations of ingredients which are cooling and are natural calcium compounds. These compounds pacify Pitta dosha in the body.

Ingredients of Pitta Balance Capsules are:

S.No. Ingredient Name Common Name Quantity

1.

Coral Calcium

Praval Pishti

125 mg

2.

Agate Calcium

Akik Pishti

125 mg

3.

An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound

Jawar Mohra Pishti

125 mg

4.

An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound

Kamdudha Ras

125 mg

5.

Pearl Calcium

Mukta Pishti

50 mg

6.

Tinospora cordifolia extract

Giloy Satv

125 mg

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.

3. Manjistha Capsules

Manjishtha Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are prepared from the pure extracts of Rubia cordifolia herb. This herb works both internally and externally to promote skin growth and lustre. It also helps in removing pimples, freckles, discolouration of the skin and promotes the healing of skin tissues. Manjistha Capsules purify the blood and act as strong anti-oxidant and astringent. These capsules are the best alternative to the chemical -based skin treatments.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.

4. Cap. Green Essentials

Green Essential Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are the richest source of all the nutrients and anti-oxidants that are required for the healthy skin. These are rich in all Vitamin B-complex, other vitamins and minerals, iron which are responsible for tissue repair and blood formation.

Ingredients of Green Essentials are:

S.No.

Ingredient Name

Botanical Name

Quantity

1.

Grape seed

Vitis vinifera

100 mg

2.

Wheat Grass

Triticum aestivum

100 mg

3.

Spirulina

Spirulina platensis

100 mg

4.

Green tea

Camellia sinensis

100 mg

5.

Amla

Emblica officinalis

100 mg

Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.

5. Navkarshik Churna

Navkarshik Churna of Planet Ayurveda is a blend of wonderful herbs that possesses immunomodulator properties. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. This churna helps in purifying the blood and corrects the metabolism of the body. Herbs in navkarshik churna help in removing the toxins from the body and eliminate the skin problems from the root.

Ingredients used in Navkarshik Churna are:

S.No.

Indian Name

Botanical Name

Parts Used

Quantity

1.

Amla

Emblica officinalis

Fruits

22.22 gm

2.

Haritaki

Terminalia chebula

Fruits

22.22 gm

3.

Bahera

Terminalia bellerica

Fruits

22.22 gm

4.

Vacha

Acorus calamus

Roots

22.22 gm

5.

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Leaves

22.22 gm

6.

Manjishtha

Rubia cordifolia

Whole

22.22 gm

7.

Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia

Stem

22.22 gm

8.

Katuki

Picrrhiza kurroa

Stem

22.22 gm

9.

Daruhaldi

Bereberis aristata

Rhizome

22.22 gm

Dosage: 1-2 teaspoonful of powder twice daily.

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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