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What is the Cause of Skin Disorders According to Ayurveda?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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(Reference: Charak Samhita, Chikitsasthanam, Chapter 7, shlok no. 9 & 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaning: According to this Shlok, vitiated Vata, Pitta and Kapha Causes<\/g> the vitiation of skin, blood, muscle and<\/g> lymph tissues. So, vitiation of these 7 factors causes skin disorders. The vitiation of above said seven factors cause 18 types of skin disorders. None of the skin disorders is caused due to the vitiation of only one type of dosha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Signs And Symptoms of Skin Disorders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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(Reference: Charak Samhita, Chikitsasthanam, Chapter 7, shlok no. 11 & 12) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meaning: According to this shloka, insensitivity to touch, profuse sweating or no sweating at all, loss of natural complexion of skin, urticaria, itching, prickling pain, tiredness, senses are unable to perform their functions, wounds that have severe pain, easy wounding, wounds that do not heal early, burning sensation and numbness in the organs – all these are the symptoms of skin disorders<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Treat Scleroderma Naturally?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Scleroderma<\/a> is an auto-immune disorder of the connective tissue characterized by thickening, varying degrees of inflammation, disorders in the blood vessels and associated with an impaired immune system. It is characterized by the formation of fibrosis (scar tissue) in the skin as well as other organs in the body. Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis is a rare disease which is more common in females and rare in children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Ayurveda, Master Charak has elaborated different types of skin disorders in Chikitsa Sthan as well as in Nidan Sthan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Ayurveda, a detailed description of skin diseases is mentioned. In Charak Samhita, (Chikitsa Sthanam – Chapter 7), it is explained that all persistent skin diseases are caused due to the simultaneous imbalance of all the three doshas<\/a> Vata, Pitta, and Kapha with the dominance of one particular dosha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Ayurveda,\nscleroderma is mainly a Vata type presentation because as the disease\nprogresses, Vata dosha will be deranged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doshas when aggravated, cause the vitiation of ‘Agni’ (digestive fire) which leads to the production of ‘Ama’ (endotoxins) in the digestive tract. The aggravated Vata dosha carries the Ama and other toxins into the Rasa and Rakta dhatus which results in skin diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These doshas further disrupt the Twak (skin), Rasa dhatu (lymph), Rakta dhatu (Red blood cells) and Mamsa dhatu (muscles). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Scleroderma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • Stiffness, puffiness, and tightness of the fingers.<\/li>
  • Swelling on the hands and feet especially in the morning.<\/li>
  • Red spots on hands and face<\/li>
  • Muscle weakness<\/li>
  • Pain and inflammation in the joints<\/li>
  • Dryness of the mouth as well as eyes<\/li>
  • Bloating <\/li>
  • Diarrhea or constipation<\/li>
  • Ulcers on the fingertips<\/li>
  • Scleroderma can affect the skin and causes local and widespread signs of inflammation such as tenderness, swelling, pain, and itching. These symptoms are mainly due to Pitta Vriddhi (aggravation of Pitta dosha).<\/li>
  • There are also symptoms due to Vata Vriddhi (aggravation of Vata dosha) such as tightness and hardening of the skin which is most commonly seen in feet, face, neck, and fingers which can lead to decreased movements of fingers, jaw or toes.<\/li>
  • Very rare, hard nodules can be seen at the tip of elbows or on the fingers which are again due to Vata Vriddhi (aggravation of Vata dosha).<\/li>
  • Sometimes scleroderma also affects esophagus which results in heartburn, when the stomach acid flows back into the esophagus (due to an aggravation of Pachak Pitta, the subtype of Pitta dosha). Scarring of esophagus occurs that is due to aggravation of Vata dosha which results in difficulty in swallowing the food or pain in the chest. <\/li>
  • Blood vessels of finger tips and toes are affected. As a result, these vessels when exposed to cold have the tendency to spasm and leads to red or blue discoloration of fingers and toes. This symptom is due to the aggravation of Vata dosha\/Vyana Vayu.<\/li>
  • Elevated blood pressure is also a symptom of scleroderma. <\/li>
  • Scleroderma also causes inflammation of the lungs which can cause scarring resulting in shortness of breath (caused due to Rasa Gata Vata).<\/li>
  • It also affects large bowel movement (colon). In severe cases, fecal impaction can result (caused due to Vata Vridhhi\/Apana Vayu).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n