Ayurvedic Treatment for Seborrheic Dermatitis mainly focuses on discharging the toxins accumulated in the body and strengthening the channels of transportation. Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is the most common irritating disease of the scalp, yet it can spread to the face, back, neck and chest. It is a common skin condition frequently seen in clinical practice. Being a chronic relapsing erythematous scaly skin disease, the prevalence of it is around 1 to 3% of the general population in the United States. It has two incidence peaks mostly in a person. First three months of life and at puberty. But the disease reaches its apex at 40 to 60 years of age. Still, it affects most people once in a while regardless of age, sex or race. Both genetic and environmental factors play vital roles in the development of this disease.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Reddish skin rashes with scaling, erythema, and itching occur most often on the scalp, face, chest, back, axilla, and groin.
CAUSES of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Infection by Malassezia yeast.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY of Seborrheic Dermatitis
It is theorised that the yeast of Malassezia is present on the skin surface of susceptible individuals. This can cause a non-immunogenic irritation due to the production of unsaturated fatty acids which get deposited on the skin surface and develop disease manifestation.
DIAGNOSIS of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Clinical evaluation
TREATMENTS of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antifungals like topical ketoconazole are used for the face and body.
Topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors should be used only for short durations. Antifungal shampoos (long-term) and topical corticosteroids (short-term) can be used as second-line agents for the treatment of scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
PROGNOSIS of Seborrheic Dermatitis
treatment almost always results in an excellent response, however, there is a high chance of recurrence.
COMPLICATIONS of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary bacterial infections
Erythroderma
Ayurvedic Concept of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Darunaka/Daranaka
Ayurvedic Nidana of Seborrheic Dermatitis
An unwholesome diet with opposite potency
Improper hygiene
Causes for vitiation of the Kapha dosha and Vaata dosha
Ayurvedic Purvaaroopa of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Not mentioned
Ayurvedic Samprapti of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Due to the causative factors, vitiated doshas (mainly Kapha) vitiate rasadhatu and reaches the skin of the scalp and develop into scaly rashes with itching and other discomforts.
Ayurvedic Lakshana of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Itching of the scalp
Hair fall
Dry and cracked skin of the scalp
Ayurvedic Divisions of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Not mentioned
Ayurvedic Prognosis of Seborrheic Dermatitis
Saadhya in most cases
Yaapya in chronic & complicated cases
Ayurvedic Treatment (Chikithsa) of Seborrheic Dermatitis
The main treatment of darunaka is bloodletting (siravedha) in the head. It is done by making minute cuts on the skin of the scalp and letting out the vitiated blood. By this method, the aavarana (obstruction causing lack of supply & malnourishment to the skin & hair roots) is removed and the skin of the scalp is cleaned leading to proper hair growth.
Proper personal hygiene is strictly advised.
Samana
kshalana – washing with kashayas like koradooshatrunakwaatha or triphalakwatha
lepana – applying for external medicines like priyalabeejadi lepa, aragwadhadi lepa etc.
Sirovasti
Abhyanga
Sodhana
Avapeedanasya
Vamana with madanaphalakwatha
Virechana with erandatailam, or avipathi choornam
Commonly used Ayurvedic medicines for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aragwadhadi kwatham
Patolakadurohinyadi Kashayam
Malathiadi keram
Durvaadi keram
Dhurdhurapatradi keram
Mahathikthakam ghrutham
Aragwadhamahathiktakam ghrutham
Avipathi choornam
Nimbamruthadi erandam
Brands available
AVS Kottakal
SNA Oushadhasala
Vaidyaratnam oushadhasala
AVP Coimbatore
Home remedies for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Proper personal hygiene is an important measure. Herbs that can help the discomforts of the disease include the following:
Neem
Holy basil
Apple cider vinegar
Baking soda
Tea tree oil
Epsom salt
Diet for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Pathya
Light meals and easily digestible foods
Green gram, soups, buttermilk boiled with ginger, turmeric, curry leaves etc.
Freshly cooked and warm food processed with cumin seeds, ginger, ajwain etc
Apathya
Heavy meals and difficult to digest foods – cause indigestion.
Junk foods- cause disturbance in digestion and reduces the bioavailability of the medicine
Carbonated drinks – makes the stomach more acidic and disturbed digestion
Refrigerated and frozen foods – causes weak and sluggish digestion by weakening Agni (digestive fire)
Milk and milk products other than buttermilk- Cause indigestion, increase Kaphadosha, can lead to obstruction in channels and respiratory problems.
Curd – causes vidaaha and thereby many other diseases
Red chilli and other pungent, hot and spicy food items.
Vihaara
Better to avoid exposure to excessive sunlight wind rain or dust.
Avoid stress and emotional hurricanes.
Maintain a regular food and sleep schedule.
Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Be active.
Avoid holding or forcing the urges like urine, faeces, cough, sneeze etc.
Yoga for Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dandruff, like any other skin disease, is directly related to stress and lack of circulation. Proper destressing and sweating therapies with Yoga can be beneficial when practised regularly.
Yoga for dandruff
vajrasana
Nadisudhi pranayama
Bhujangasana
All the exercises and physical exertions must be decided and done under the supervision of a medical expert only.
Research articles of Seborrheic Dermatitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.07.027
A study was done to determine whether specific dietary patterns or total antioxidant capacity are associated with seborrheic dermatitis. Participants with a skin examination and a food frequency questionnaire were included. The study concluded that a high fruit intake was associated with less seborrheic dermatitis, whereas high adherence to a “Western” dietary pattern in females was associated with more seborrheic dermatitis.
DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13408
A randomized, comparative clinical trial, using two groups, was conducted over 6 months. Patients in Group ISO have been treated with isotretinoin 10 mg every other day. In Group X, patients received antiseborrheic topical treatment. The rate of sebum production significantly decreased in Group ISO. Low-dose oral isotretinoin can be a therapeutic modality for moderate to severe seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis.
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