Pityriasis Rosea (Mandala Kusta)

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Pityriasis Rosea (Mandala Kushta)

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition that usually begins as a large circular or oval lesion called herald patch, which then spreads to other parts of the body as smaller spots of characteristic drooping pine tree branch appearance. This disease has higher incidence in age group 10 to 35. It is a self-limiting painless condition and usually recedes away on its own. Ayurveda is successfully managing a wide range of skin ailments including Pityriasis Rosea through natural friendly measures. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is the top Ayurvedic destination in managing skin conditions like Pityriasis Rosea with a high success rate.

Symptoms of Pityriasis Rosea

Raised large patch on the skin, 2-10 cm diameter especially on the chest, back, or abdomen followed by smaller lesions mostly along the ribs in the later stage of the disease.
The lesions cause itching, redness, or scaling of the skin.
Fever, sore throat, headache, fatigue are often associated with Pityriasis Rosea.

Ayurvedic Perspective on Pityriasis Rosea

Causes of Pityriasis rosea

Usually caused by reactivation of the herpes virus of strain 6 and 7.
Always associated with viral infection history, mostly of childhood origin.

Complications

Complications are rare but may cause severe itching, dark sports, or scarring even after healing.
There is evidence of miscarriage on getting affected by Piyriasis Rosea while pregnant.

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– Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
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Diet in Pityriasis Rosea

Pathya (Do’s) in Pityriasis Rosea

Avoid exposure to the sun, extreme weather, wind, etc.
Follow personal hygiene, low carbohydrate, light vegetarian food.

Apathya (Donts’s) in Pityriasis rosea

Avoid Yogurt, Seafoods, Chocolates and Non vegetarian foods

Yoga Therapy

Uttanasana
Janushirsasana
Bhunjagasana
Trikonasana

Pranayama / Meditative Therapy

Sitakari pranayama
Kapalbati pranayama

MUDRA THERAPY

Brahma mudra
Prana mudra

Treatment

Kapha dosha balancing and standard skin disease Ayurvedic treatment based on extend of dosha vitiation can be performed in Pityriasis Rosea.

Internal Medicines

Nimbadi kasayam
Kaisora guggulu
Khadiraristam

Aragwadaristam
Rasagandhi mezhuku

External Application

Guggulu marichadi tailam
Triphala churnam

Eladi churnam
Lodradi churnam

Purificatory Therapies

Virechana (purgation) – Manibhadragudam
Nasya (Nasal medication) – Madhuyastyaditaila

Single Herbs Used in Pityriasis Rosea

Neem (Azadirachta indica)
Aragwada (Cassia fistula)

Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa)

Pityriasis Rosea, a common skin ailment that can be managed through Ayurvedic measures. In general, it is a self-limiting disease and goes away on its own if given proper care and faster recovery can be achieved through an Ayurvedic diet and medications. Adequate care must be taken to prevent secondary infections and further complications. Following Ayurveda will help in the management of Pityriasis Rosea successfully. Ayurveda assures safe and completely natural friendly healing. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is the best destination in India for the successful management of Pityriasis rosea.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Question) What is Pityriasis rosea?

Answer) Pityriasis Rosea is a disease affecting skin and it usually starts as a big patch on back, abdomen or chest and further spreads to other parts of body as smaller circular patches

Question) How can Pityriasis rosea be managed through ayurveda?

Answer) Pityriasis Rosea can be efficiently managed through Ayurveda by simultaneous application of internal and external medication as well purificatory procedures.