Category: Skin Health

February 13, 2021

Herbal Remedies for Impetigo and Cellulitis ( Skin Infections)

Abstract

There are many bacterias that are responsible for causing skin infections and of these are streptococcus and staphylococcus aureus. Both of these bacteria are responsible for causing a skin condition known as Impetigo which is responsible for causing complications called Cellulitis. Impetigo is a highly contagious disease that involves blistering and can enter the body through minor cuts or even an insect bite. In this article, we are going to discuss Impetigo and cellulitis in detail and their treatment through herbal medicine.

Introduction

Impetigo is one of the most common and highly transmissible diseases which is mostly seen in children and infants. In this skin condition, red sores appear on the skin and are also seen around the mouth, nose, legs, and feet. Sometimes these sores may burst and ooze out which will then form a crust. Whereas Cellulitis is the complication caused by impetigo which is painful and results in inflammation of the affected part. It is very tender to touch and can occur anywhere on the body and is mostly seen in the lower legs. This infection can spread through blood or lymph nodes and is mostly active in warm or hot seasons. Countries like Australia and New Zealand have extreme cases of Impetigo.

Impetigo and Cellulitis

Signs and Symptoms

Common symptoms seen in Impetigo and Cellulitis are

  • Inflammation and Redness of the skin
  • Painful lesion
  • The appearance of Rash or Sore.
  • Abscess formation which contains pus
  • The affected area feels warm
  • Intermittent fever.
  • Pain in  muscles
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Sweating
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Blisters on the skin.

Complications

This can lead to complications like

  • Gangrene (Severe tissue damage)
  • Infection of the internal organs
  • Kidney problems
  • Shock
  • Scarring
  • Amputation
  • Death

Causes

Causes for impetigo and cellulitis include getting exposed to the bacteria. Also getting in contact with an infected patient and using their clothes, towel, bed linen, toys. The infection can also spread through cuts or surgical wounds, and also bug bites.

Risk Factors

There are few triggering factors that are responsible for causing Impetigo and Cellulitis

  • Age:- It is very commonly seen in patients between the ages 2 to 5 years.
  • Crowded condition:- Impetigo is one of the most contagious diseases and it can easily spread from one patient to the other. Places like schools and care centers are at high risk of spreading.
  • Certain sports:- There are sports that include high contact of skin-to-skin touch like football, boxing, or basketball, and this one of the higher ways to spread infection.
  • Humid, warm weather:- Summer weather is one of the seasons where children are more prone to the disease.
  • Broken skin:- Cracks, insect bite, or cuts is one of the easy ways for the bacteria to enter into the body.

Diagnosis

The clinical test is not that important because it can be easily diagnosed through physical examination and this shows

  1. Swelling of the skin
  2. Swollen lymph nodes
  3. Swollen lymph nodes

Herbal Remedies Provided by Planet Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Medicines for Impetigo and Cellulitis

Impetigo and Cellulitis

Herbal remedies provided by Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural, and vegetarian. All the herbs are free from chemicals, additives, and preservatives making them free from side-effects. Each herbal remedy is made under the supervision of an MD Ayurvedic Doctor and is clinically tested making it safe to use. Here is the list of herbal medicines

  1. Gandhak Rasayan
  2. Kaishore Guggul
  3. Curcumin Capsules
  4. Pitta Balance
  5. Neem Capsules
  6. Manjistha Capsules
  7. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Capsules
  8. Jatyadi oil and Nirgundi oil

Product Descriptions

1. Gandhak Rasayan

It is the herbal remedy formed from the extract of the single herb known as purified sulphur and is especially used for skin disorders. Due to its antibacterial property, it has been found very useful in Impetigo, and it’s also useful in ringworm, itching, scabies, etc. It is helpful in keeping the skin healthy and giving it a luster look.

Dosage:- Two tablets twice daily with water after meals

2. Kaishore Guggul

It is formulated with herbs like

  • Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
  • Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and many more.

All the herbs are very good for treating skin diseases like eczema, cellulitis, impetigo, etc. by removing all the toxins from the blood and balancing the doshas.

Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily with water after meals.

3. Curcumin Capsules

These capsules are formed from the single herb called Haridra (Curcuma longa) and it contains both anti-inflammatories as well as antibacterial properties. This herbal medicine helps in making the immunity stronger by preventing the infection from spreading through the body. Curcumin has proven to be the best herbal medicine for Impetigo and Cellulitis.

Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily with water after meals.

4. Pitta Balance

According to Ayurveda, Pitta is the fire element of the body that helps in regulating metabolism. It is made from minerals like

  • Akik Pishti
  • Praval Pishti
  • Jowar Mohra Pishti
  • Kamdudha Ras
  • Mukta Pishti
  • Giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia)

Pitta balance helps in trekking skin disease, infections and also reduces anxiety, fever, pains.

Dosage:- One capsule twice daily after meals with water.

5. Neem Capsules

It is formed from the extract of single herbs known as Neem (Azadirachta indica) and is one of the best gifts from nature for treating skin problems. Neem helps in detoxifying the body and removing bacterial or viral infections from the body. Neem also helps in making the skin clear and free from disease.

Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily with water after meals.

6. Manjistha Capsules

Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is especially known for skin problems as it helps in purifying blood. It helps in reducing inflammation and removes the growth of bacterial or viral infection. It has proven to be the best herbal medicine for Impetigo.

Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily after meals with water.

7. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Capsules

It is packed with excellent herbs like Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pit papda (Fumaria officinalis) and many more which help in purifying the blood by removing toxins from the blood, and breaking any blockages in the blood flow. It contains antibacterial properties and one of the best herbal medicines for impetigo.

8. Jatyadi oil and Nirgundi oil

Jatyadi oil contains herbs like Neem (Azadirachta indica) , Chameli (Jasminum officinale) etc whereas Nirgundi contains Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Haridra (Curcuma longa) etc. Both of the Oils will help in giving a calm effect to the skin and reducing the itching.  It will help in reducing the swelling from the skin and also the redness.

Usage:– Clean the area carefully after that apply both the oils by mixing them in equal proportion.

Preventive tips

It is very important to clean the skin on a daily basis. These are few methods that will help in reducing the infection

  • Wash the towels, sheets, or clothes properly of the infected patient.
  • Carefully wash the infected area with water and then cover it with gauze.
  • Wear disposable gloves before cleaning the sores
  • Wash your hands properly.
  • Avoid touching the area with nails or unwashed hands

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Conclusion

It is very important to maintain the healthy functioning of the skin and especially for children because they need special care. Although, Impetigo can affect anyone and it’s important for the person to take care of the skiing if you are affected. Allopathic medicines are not the proper treatment whereas Ayurveda provides herbal medicine that will help in treating the patient naturally. Keep your skin healthy with above mentioned herbal medicines without any side-effects.

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February 3, 2021

Prevention and Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

ABSTRACT

Skin is one of the largest and important outer organs of our body. It plays an important role in protecting our body from water loss and pathogens. It helps in regulating our body temperature and stimulating us for any kind of external cause which might cause damage to the skin. Every person has different types of skin like some have oily while others might have dry and some are a combination of both. Some people have very sensitive skin like even a simple ant bite can lead them to rashes all over the body. Itching is also one of the symptoms presented by the body in response to pathogens and one of those skin conditions is Atopic dermatitis. In this article, we will discuss about atopic dermatitis and its ayurvedic management in detail.

WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS?

Atopic dermatitis also is known as Eczema which is an inflammatory condition of the skin. It is one of the most common disorders which occur throughout the world. Here Atopy is related to hypersensitivity and allergy which is connected with Asthma, inhaled allergens. Atopic dermatitis is represented as a rash all over the body with a history of Asthma. The skin becomes extremely inflamed and itchy resulting in the formation of blisters, swelling, redness, and crust formation. People who have dry skin are mostly seen with atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis can occur at any age but Infants or Children are mostly seen with the disease. It may carry on to adulthood with ups and downs of the symptoms like there are times when the skin starts to itch and form crust all over the skin and after some time all the complaints go and this goes on repeating itself.

atopic dermatitis

Etiology

  • Men and Women are equally affected by this disease
  • Children are most likely to be affected by Atopic dermatitis.
  • 65 percent of the patient shows symptoms in the first years of their life while other show symptoms after the age of 5.
  • Symptoms shown after the age of 30 is very rare and uncommon
  • People who live in areas with high humidity have a higher risk to develop atopic dermatitis.

SYMPTOMS SHOWN BY PATIENT

The symptoms differ from patient to patient depending on their skin. The most common symptoms presented are:

  • one of the marking features presented is the Itching.
  • The parts that are mostly affected are the fold of the body like armpits, back of the knee, wrists, etc.
  • Intense scratching which makes the skin inflammation worse.
  • Atopic dermatitis patients have more sensitive skin as compared to others and they scratch more and for a longer time sometimes until they bleed.
  • Due to itching especially during the night it is difficult for them to sleep which leads to disturbance of sleep cycle.
  • It can also be noted on the skin around the eyes, eyebrows, and lashes. Due to extra the fold of the skin under the eyes atopic dermatitis is common to find here

Features of Atopic dermatitis on Skin

Following are the features of Atopic dermatitis:

  • Ichthyosis where the scales appear on the legs
  • Raised bumps called papules to appear on the skin which may get infected.
  • Itching and rubbing on the same part of the skin causes to appear a thick raised patch called lichen simplex.
  •  Dark circle under the eyes.
  • Warts may also be seen due to continuing picking of skin.
  • Raised red bumps or hives shown on the skin called urticaria.

ATOPIC DERMATITIS STAGES

Following are the stages seen inatopic dermatitis

  • The symptoms appear in newborn children from ages of 6 to 12 weeks
  • Firstly it appears on the cheeks and chin. appearing as a facial rash that progressively becomes red and oozes out.
  • the skin is infected
  • When the child starts to crawl the areas like the knee and elbow also start to get infected.
  • The child starts to become irritable and restless due to itching.
  • Most of the children after 18months of the age start to get better, but children with dry skin have a greater risk to develop later in life too.

CAUSES FOR ATOPIC DERMATITIS

The cause for atopic dermatitis is not known yet but it is believed that it occurs due to mutation of certain genes or due to some external or environmental factors. But one thing is common that hypersensitivity increases with high itching of the skin. It is said to be associated with Asthma and Hay fever.

Some causes which may result in atopic dermatitis

  • Filaggrin a form of protein present in the skin is decreased. Its main function is to hydrate the skin.
  •  People allergic to certain types of food are also affected by dermatitis.
  •  People who have weak immunity.
  • Stress or Emotional factors also play a role in causing dermatitis.

DIAGNOSIS FOR ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Physical examination:– Atopic dermatitis patients can be easily diagnosed by the external appearance of the skin. Skin appears red and itches with inflammation. Skin becomes very dry and scaly.
Skin biopsy: – Sample of skin is taken for pathological examination.
CBC (complete blood count):- Which might show high levels of WBC (white blood cells)
IgE test: – The test might show some elevation due to the infection.
Prick Test: – The skin is pricked with a certain type of substance which is considered to be the cause for allergic reaction.

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE PROVIDED BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Medicines for Atopic Dermatitis

Natural Treatment of atopic dermatitis

Herbal medicines provided by planet Ayurveda for Atopic Dermatitis are 100 percent pure which includes Psora care pack which also includes oil to apply to soothe the skin and decrease the itching. These medicines are free from preservatives and chemicals which help the patient to treat naturally without causing any harm. These herbal medicines do not irritate the skin. Further are the medicines which help in treating the Atopic dermatitis

  1. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Formula
  2. Navkarshik churna
  3. Gandhak Rasayan
  4. Lippu oil
  5. Vetpalai Thailam
  6. Mandarian Orange soap

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Formula

It is a formulation of herbal extract which includes Pitta papda (Fumaria officinalis), Ghritkumari (Aloe barbadensis) and many more. This formulation helps in reducing the itching and redness on the skin. It helps in boosting the immunity and stopping the pathogen from entering into the skin. It makes the skin look better and healthy.

Dosage: – One to two capsules daily with water.

2. Navkarshik churna

It contains herbal extract of Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) etc. All the herbal medicines help in removing all the toxins from the body and reducing the infection which causes dermatitis in the skin. It reduces the itching and inflammation of the skin.

Dosage:- One teaspoon with water after meals.

3. Gandhak Rasayan

It is formed from purified sulphur. Sulphur has been found very useful in any kind of skin disorder and helping the skin to get normal. Sulfur removes all the ailments related to atopic dermatitis. It helps in making the skin beautiful and healthy.

Dosage: – One to two tablets after meals daily with water.

4. Lippu oil

It is the herbal oil which helps in soothing the skin and reducing irritation. Applying it will help the skin in skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. It will provide hydration to the skin and is especially recommended for people with dry skin.

Usage: – Apply directly to the skin with the help of cotton swab.

5. Vetpalai Thailam

It is an herbal medicine that is only for external use. It should be applied on the affected part of the skin to maintain a healthy appearance of the skin and get rid of any foreign body irritating the skin.

Usage: – Apply directly on the skin and gently massage it.

6. Mandarian Orange soap

It is a herbal soap which is especially recommended for people who have sensitive skin. This soap can be used by any skin type of person. It is free from chemicals and it won’t dry the skin.

Usage: – Directly use it on the skin just like other soaps.

Conclusion

All the Ayurvedic medicine mentioned above will help you in treating skin problems. It is safe to use and will not irritate the skin and is suitable for any skin type.

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