Alternative Medicines for Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra(DPN)

ABSTRACT

All the skin diseases vary greatly in their symptoms, presentation along with their severity. The impact on an individual’s personality a lot that's why they are always a prime concern for everyone especially females as they are much more concerned about their appearance. Even these conditions affect us emotionally. Among these skin diseases Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is one. And in this article, we are going to discuss its presentation, causes, and effective way of treating them with herbal medicines which can treat these conditions internally.

INTRODUCTION

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is a skin condition that is characterized by dark black or brown, small eruptions on the skin which are usually on the face and neck. Generally, they become darker with time and can affect any generation but affects more dark skin people. They are free from any associated symptoms. Usually, these spots are smooth, multiple, vary in size, and are harmless bumps.

The incidence ratio is quite high in darker skin people, young and middle-aged people, and in females.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF DERMATOSIS PAPULOSA NIGRA

These skin problems are well explained in Ayurveda under the heading Kshudra rogas’s. Where Pitta along with Vata gets vitiated and localized in the twak and develops blackish and brownish spots on this skin. They will aggravate if we indulge more in vata and pitta aggravated activities.

CAUSES OF DERMATOSIS PAPULOSA NIGRA

The causes of this disease are still unknown. But some precipitating factors are mentioned below–

• Any family history
• Indulge in food and lifestyle that aggravate Vata and pitta dosha.
• More exposure to a hot environment.
• Hormonal imbalance.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DERMATOSIS PAPULOSA NIGRA

The following signs and symptoms of this disease are:

• These lesions or bumps are usually flat but sometimes can be noticed mildly raised from the surface as like skin tags.
• They are black and even reddish-brown in color
• They are located more on the face and neck area but can be found on the trunk, chest as well as other parts of the body.
• Mostly they appear in puberty and teenage and then rise with time.
• Usually free from itching, burning sensation, or any other symptom.

DIAGNOSIS OF DERMATOSIS PAPULOSA NIGRA

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is easily diagnosed on the basis of clinical representation. But in some cases, biopsies can be done to confirm the diagnosis and to avert the chances of carcinomas, if there is known family history.

TREATMENT ASPECT AS PER AYURVEDA

These skin lesions are harmless and usually don’t need any treatment but for cosmetic purposes, most of people go for laser therapy and surgical interventions. But these skin conditions can be managed well with the help of Ayurvedic medicines in an easy way. The natural herbs will treat it from its root but take some time to resolve them and reduce the chances of developing new bumps as well.

Let’s discuss in detail about the medicines that are helpful in this condition.

• Manjistha Capsules
• Pitta balance
• Radiant Skin hair nails formula
• Recumin gel
• Gandhak Rasayan
• Navkarshik Churna
  
  

1. Manjistha Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) herb. Manjishtha helps in reducing the pitta dosha and eliminates the toxins from the skin and gives a clear skin with a great complexion. It helps to lighten these skin spots.

Dosage: 1 cap twice daily, after meals with normal water

2. Pitta Balance

These capsules contain very fine pishtis such as Mukta, Prawal, Akik, etc along with herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). These medicines have a cooling effect in our body hence reduces the aggravated Pitta dosha in our body and help to manage this skin problem. It is a potent medicine which will also reduce the chances of developing new bumps.

Dosage: 1 cap twice daily, after meals with normal water

3. Radiant Skin Hair Nails Formula:

This potent medicine is very popular for its actions in the chronic conditions of the skin. It shows its Rasayana (Rejuvenating) action on our skin and makes it clear and provides radiant skin. These capsules are composed of Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pitta papda (Fumaria officinalis), etc.

Dosage: 1 cap twice daily, after meals with normal water

4. Recumin Gel

This powerful combination of herbs in a gel base helps to manage this condition. It contains coconut, turmeric, Jasmin, neem, etc herbs that are good to cover skin lesions. It penetrates deeply well in all the layers of skin and helps to restore normal color and complexion of the skin.

Method of Application

Daily apply this gel at night on the face, neck and other affected parts, after face wash.

5. Gandhak Rasayan

This is a classical Ayurvedic medicine used for ages to treat all skin issues. It contains purified sulphur in it as a main ingredient. It helps to purify blood along with this, it also brings down the aggravated Pitta dosha and accumulated toxins in our body.

Dosage: 2 tabs twice daily, after meals with normal water

6. Navkarshik Churna

This a tremendous herbal blend of Planet Ayurveda which is formed from detoxifying herbs that helps to eliminate the toxins out of the body to maintain the normal functions of our body. These toxins elimination will reflect the clear and radiant skin of an individual.

Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily, after meals with normal water

TIPS

• In this condition, you can also reduce the use of pungent, spicy, and astringent foods.
• Reduce exposure to radiation or cover your face and neck with a mask.

CONCLUSION

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) is a chronic skin condition and more concerned for beauty purposes instead of a medical emergency. So, it will be better to treat this condition with the help of safe natural herbs without any adverse effects. These medicines are safe to use for all age groups with proper dosage and shows the long-lasting results on our skin.