Pityriasis Rosea – Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Treatment

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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.

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.

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 Reference of Pityriasis Rosea

Ayurvedic Reference of Pityriasis Rosea

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Pityriasis Rosea

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

Internal Medicines for Pityriasis Rosea

  • Nimbadi kasayam
  • Kaisora guggulu
  • Khadiraristam

External Medicines for Pityriasis Rosea

  • Guggulu marichadi tailam
  • Triphala churnam
  • Eladi churnam
  • Lodradi churnam

Purificatory Therapies for Pityriasis Rosea

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

Single Herbs Used in Pityriasis Rosea

  • Neem (Azadirachta indica)
  • Aragwada (Cassia fistula)
  • Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
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Diet Management in Pityriasis Rosea

Pathya (Do’s)

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

Apathya (Don’ts)

Avoid Yogurt, Seafoods, Chocolates and Non vegetarian foods

Yoga Therapy for Pityriasis Rosea

  • Uttanasana
  • Janushirsasana
  • Bhunjagasana
  • Trikonasana

Pranayama / Meditative Therapy

  • Sitakari pranayama
  • Kapalbati pranayama

Mudra Therapy

  • Brahma mudra
  • Prana mudra 

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.

Question: Is there any natural remedy for treating Pityriasis Rosea?

Answer: Ayurveda is the successful measure for treating Pityriasis Rosea naturally.

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Dr. Sahil Gupta completed his Bachelor of Ayurveda in Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) and Master’s Degree in Health Administration (MHA) India. He is Registered Ayurvedic Doctor & Vaidya in India having Registration No. 23780. He is the CEO and founder of IAFA. After completing BAMS, Dr. Sahil Gupta started practicing Ayruveda by giving prime importance to allergic disorders management. He became the first Ayurvedic doctor to cure Food Allergies through Ayurveda. Read More About Dr. Sahil Gupta.

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