Autoimmune Skin Disorders

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Autoimmune Skin Disorders - Causes & Symptoms

Autoimmune disease is a medical condition where the body attacks its own cells. Usually, white blood cells secrete antibodies that attack microorganisms and other harmful substances in the body. In autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack healthy tissues in the body instead of harmful cells. This can affect different parts of the body like the joints, internal organs, and skin. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a prestigious institution that is involved in the treatment of various allergies and infections. IAFA provides effective treatment for autoimmune disorders that affect the skin and other body parts. Ayurveda explains this spectrum of disorders under Kushta.

Causes of Autoimmune Diseases

The body has several protective techniques to resist autoimmune attacks. Autoimmune diseases can occur when such protective mechanisms are failed. It includes:

Removal of mature T lymphocytes in the thymus
Absence or deficiency of T-regulatory cells that suppress immune responses
Changes in B lymphocytes and their receptors
Lack of stimulation of T and B lymphocytes

Other risk factors include:

Genetic factors
Infections
Hormonal changes
Use of certain drugs.

Ayurvedic Reference of Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Symptoms of Autoimmune Skin Diseases

Major symptoms of autoimmune skin diseases include:

Rashes
Blisters
Lesions
Fatigue
Scaly patches.

Types of Autoimmune Skin Diseases

Following are the important types of autoimmune skin diseases

Behcet’s Disease
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatomyositis
Lichen Planus
Linear IgA Disease
Lupus of the skin
Morphea/Scleroderma
Ocular Cicatrical pemphigoid
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus
Vasculitis

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Diet Management in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Do’s (Pathya) in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Green gram
Pomegranate
Goose berry
Include more fruits and vegetables in diet
Drink warm water
Take easily digestible food
Have warm and fresh food always
Drink adequate water
Take food only after digestion of previous meal
Mild to moderate exercise
Expose to mild sunlight daily at morning and evening
Positive and stress-free mind

Dont’s (Apathya) in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Non-vegetarian diet

Curd

Pappad

Black gram

Excessive sweet, salty, spicy and sour food

Fermented food

Heavy to digest food

Old and refrigerated food

Reheated food
Taking food before digesting the previous meal
Day sleep
Stress and mental tension]
Lack of personal hygiene

Yoga and Pranayama in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Various yoga postures help to make the mind and body relaxed. This reduces the intensity of various skin diseases including autoimmune disorders. It helps to increase blood circulation. Following postures will be especially beneficial in fungal infections:

Sarvangasana
Savasana
Vajrasana
Paschimothasana
Suryanamaskar
Supta Baddha Konasana
Padmasana

Pranayama helps to attain relaxation to mind. Pranayama ensures blood flow to all body parts. It helps formation of new cells.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Ayurveda incorporates internal as well as external medicines in the management of autoimmune skin disorders.

Internal Medicines in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Following medicines can be advised based on type of disease.

Panchatiktakam Kashaya
Manjishtadi kashaya
Nimbadi Kashaya
Vilwadi Gulika
Manibhadra Gula

Avipathi Churna
Triphala Churna
Khadirarishta
Patolasava
Nimbamruthasava

External Medicines in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

External medicines as listed below can be provided based on stage of disease.

Triphala Churna
Nimbadi Churna
Nalpamaradi Churna
Tuthadi Tablet

Rasothamadi Lepa
Dineshavalyadi Kera
Vitpala Kera

External Therapies in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Following procedures help in easy healing of wounds and ulcers.

Lepa (Medicinal paste)
Abhyanga (Oil massage)
Kshalana (Washing)

Purification Therapies in Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Virechana (Purgation)
Vamana (Emesis)
Raktamoksha (Blood-letting)

Single Herbs in the Management of Autoimmune Skin Disorders

Use of the following single herbs can be suggested in different forms as per the condition of the patient.

Satavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Kushta (Saussurea lappa)
Nimba (Azadirachta indica)

Patola (Tricosanthes dioica)
Pippali (Piper longum)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

References

Shastri A, editor. 10th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Amarbharati Prakashan; 2015. Vagbhata, Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya, 20/87 – 93; p. 435-436.
Acharaya YT, editor. Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita, Nidana Sthana 13/18. Reprint. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surbharati Prakashan; 2013. P. 320.
Ashtanga Hrudaya by Vagbhata, Nidanasthana, Kushtaswitrakrimi Nidana (Chapter 14), Sloka 4.
Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Aspects of Allergies and Fungal Infections, Edition 2021, Bullous Disorders Chapter No. 24, Page No. 146-152.

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are the causes of autoimmune skin disorders?

Answer: Autoimmune skin disorders are caused by various factors like genetic changes, hormonal variations, use of certain medicines, body’s own failure in certain protective systems etc.

Question: What are the common symptoms of autoimmune skin disorders?

Answer: The common symptoms of autoimmune skin disorders include rashes, scaling, oozing, discoloration etc. on skin.

Question: Is Ayurvedic treatment effective in autoimmune skin disorders?

Answer: Yes. Ayurveda provides effective treatment for autoimmune skin disorders through internal medicines, external therapies and purification methods.

Question: Can Ayurveda treat auto-immune skin disorders?

Answer: In Ayurveda, various herbal and herbo-mineral preparations are found to be effective in the treatment of auto-immune skin disorders.

Question: What is the cause of auto-immune skin disorders according to Ayurveda?

Answer: In pathogenesis of auto-immune skin disorders, vitiation of tridoshas is involved with the predominance of pitta and kapha doshas.

Question: Is Ayurvedic treatment for auto-immune skin disorders effective?

Answer: Ayurvedic management is a good alternative therapy in auto-immune skin disorders as Ayurvedic treatment includes immuno-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, blood purifying herbs that are safe and free from side effects.