Ayurvedic Perspective of Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans

Abstract

Erythema dyschromicum perstans is a rare skin condition in which hyper-pigmentation of skin takes place. It is also known as ashy dermatosis due to the ash- gray color of macules and it may differ in shape and sizes. It occurs mostly in adults but may be seen in children of any age. Aetiology is unknown. The lesions are presented on both sun and non sun exposed areas in which neck, limbs, face and trunk are included. Many people refer to this condition with the lichen planus variant. It affects both genders but females are more affected than males and is usually seen before the age 40. So today we will discuss erythema dyschromicum perstans in this article.

Introduction to the Erythema Dischromicum Perstans (EDP)

It is a chronic disorder of hyper-pigmentation in skin characterized by blue, brown or grey patches with erythematous and border elevated. It usually occurs in adults and darker skinned people. Patches vary in shape and sizes.

Causes

• Side effects of medications
• Viral infection
• Chemotherapy
• Cosmetic allergy
• Genetic susceptibility
• Whipworm infestation
• Toxic effect of ammonium nitrate
• Darker skin 
• Radiotherapy 

Symptoms

• Patches are unilaterally or symmetrically distributed
• Irregular patch
• Macules are grey, blue or brown in colour, sometimes elevated border
• Macules present on face, neck, trunk and limbs
• Painless patches but sometimes cause itching and discomfort in some cases

Diagnosis

Dermatologists can diagnose your disease according to your signs and symptoms. It is quite difficult to diagnose because many of these features are present in other skin diseases. A skin biopsy may reveal the diagnosis in well established patches.

Treatment

There is no such permanent treatment for this disease. The following treatment is only to reduce appearance of macules

• Topical steroids
• Laser pigment
• Chemical peels

Ayurvedic overview

In ayurveda we can relate this condition with imbalance of vata and kapha dosha which are responsible for skin pigmentation. Vata and kapha dosha vitiation leads to vyanga roga. Vyanga roga is described in the sushrut samhita kshrudrarog nidansthana chapter.

सहसा मुखमागत्य  मण्डलं विसृजत्यत:।

नीरुजं तनुकं श्यावं मुखे व्यंग तमादिशेत।। (Su.samhita Ni.13/46) 

According to the above shloka:- Excessive anger and overexertion cause vitiation of vata pitta which leads to sudden appearance of discolored patches (mandalam) on the face. Mandalam is painless, small in size, greyish in colour which is called vyanga.   

Herbal Remedies for Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides various herbal medicines for various diseases. All the herbal medicines are GMP certified and strictly follow all the principles of ayurvedic textbook. All the products are made from 100% natural herbs which are highly effective in human diseases. All these products are pure and vegetarian. Planet ayurveda provide treatment for erythema dyschromicum perstans as given below

1. Gandhak Rasayan
2. Kaishore Guggul
3. Gleaming skin, hair, nails formula
4. Youth Restora Capsule
5. Manjishtha Capsule
6. Recumin Gel

Product Description

1.Gandhak Rasayan

It is a herbal tablet made from shuddha gandhak (purified sulphur). It pacifies all the three doshas that are vata, pitta and kapha. It boosts our immunity system. It is a rejuvenator. It is a carminative, digestive and promotes good skin complexion. It decreases the itching and redness of the skin. It helps in relieving the pain. It is an anti-inflammatory that reduces the swelling of joints. It maintains the normal blood glucose level in the body. It fights against various kinds of allergies. It is an immune-modulator and contains antimicrobial properties. It is very useful in urinary infections, skin diseases, and bleeding disorders. It has anti-aging properties.

Dose- 2 tablets two times daily with plain water after meals.

2. Kaishore Guggul

It is a herbal tablets made from amalaki (Emblica officinalis), bibhitaki (terminalia bellirica), guggul (commiphora mukul), guduchi (tinospora cordifolia) etc. It is bitter and astringent in taste and heavy, unctuous and hot in effect. It pacifies all the three doshas. It is also an immune-modulator, an antioxidant, a rejuvenator and a restorative tonic. It removes the harmful toxins from the body. It maintains healthy circulation of blood in the body. It is healer of wounds, antibacterial, antifungal and antipyretic. It nourishes the connective tissue and muscles and maintains good heart health. It is a booster for all physiological systems of the body. It helps in healing the ulcers. It is effective in burning micturation. It helps to protect from diseases and also keeps away manifestations of premature old age.

Dose- Two tablets twice daily, with plain water after meals.

3. Gleaming skin, hair, nails formula

It is a polyherbal capsule containing manjistha (rubia cordifolia), pit papda (fumaria officinalis), Ghrit kumari (aloe barbadensis), etc. It is astringent, antiseptic, carminative, digestive and an hemostatic agent. It is bitter, astringent and sweet in taste and heavy, dry and hot in effect but it is a pacifier of kapha and pitta. It improves the complexion, a booster of the hemopoietic system and a blood purifier and a detoxifier. It helps in recurrent skin infections and other diseases of dermatology like pigmentation anomalies and leucoderma. It helps to gain luster and glow to the skin and aids to remove pimples, freckles and discoloration. It is also indicated in pimples, boils urticaria, eczema and psoriasis.

Dose- 1 capsule twice daily after meals

4. Youth Restora Capsule

It is a poly herbal capsule made from bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), green tea (camellia sinensis), grape seed (vitis vinifera) etc. It contains alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, amarin, gernanin, etc. It acts as hepatoprotective and helps to manage liver diseases. It contains antioxidants which decreases the risk of the skin cancer and prevent skin from the free radicals. It prevents the skin from aging. It decreases the stomach acid production. It is indicated in various diseases like cough, sore throat, indigestion, vomiting, hyperacidity, peptic ulcer, anemia, etc. It prevents recurring infections of the urinary tract. It boosts our immune system and contains many antioxidants which help to fade patches and maintain good skin health.

Dose- 1 capsule twice daily after meals

5. Manjishtha Capsule

It is a single herbal capsule which is formed from manjishtha (rubia cordifolia). It is bitter, sweet and astringent in nature. It is heavy and dry in effect. It is widely used in skin disorders. It pacifies pitta and kapha dosha. It detoxifies the blood in the body and removes all the toxins and provides clear skin. It has the raktashodhak property, which is blood purifier. It is indicated in diarrhea, indigestion, and regulates blood glucose. It is useful in hyper-pigmentation, vitiligo and other skin conditions. It improves complexion and is a good wound healer. It has various types of antioxidants. It has hepato-protective properties. It maintains a healthy flow in menstrual days.

Dose- One capsule twice daily, after meals with water

6. Recumin gel

It is formed from jeera (curcumin)chameli (jasminum officinale), tila (sesamum indicum), bark and leaves of neem (azadirachta indica), guggul (commiphora mukul) etc. It is bitter and astringent in taste. It is light, dry and cold in effect. It is always kapha and pitta but aggravates vata. It contains calcium, potassium, tannin, alkaloids and iron. It helps in blood formation and a blood purifier. It is an antipyretic, and an anthelmintic. It is effective in sprains, wounds and inflamed joints.It is carminative, antibacterial and antidiabetic. It helps in relief from itching. It treats the hair fall, premature graying, lice infestation, dandruff and other scalp infections. It is indicated in acne, blemishes, burns, autoimmune disorders and liver diseases.

Method to apply

Wash the affected area then pat dry and gently massage with this gel. Apply this gel twice daily.

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Conclusion

Erythema Dyschromicum Perstans is a genetic disease in which grayish color patches appear on the area including face, neck and trunk. It is quite difficult to properly cure this disease. But in ayurveda we can manage this by multiple herbs to fade the patches or scar and enhance the skin glow. Ayurvedic herbs include manjistha, adrak, haridra, neem, amalaki etc are very effective in this disease and also helps in purifying the blood.