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Itching / Redness on hands and Elbows
Dear Doctor,
Please find attached images where my husband is suffering from severe itching , redness on hands, legs and elbow part.
Please suggest any medicine, lotion or ointment for faster cure.
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Thank you for sharing the image and explaining clearly ð
I can understand how uncomfortable **severe itching** can be â especially when it affects sleep and daily life.
### What it looks like (from the image + symptoms)
The picture shows:
* Dry, rough, reddish skin over elbow
* Small raised bumps
* Thickened skin texture from scratching
This pattern is **most consistent with**:
ð **Eczema-type dermatitis / allergic dermatitis**
(Ayurvedically: **Pitta-Vata dominant skin disorder**, sometimes worsened by dryness, heat, soap, stress)
It does **NOT** look like fungal infection (no ring, no sharp margins).
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## Immediate relief plan (SAFE & EFFECTIVE)
### ð¿ 1ï¸â£ External application (VERY IMPORTANT)
#### **Option A (best Ayurvedic oil)**
*****Tailam**
* Apply **thin layer** on affected areas
* **Twice daily**
* Leave it on (do not wash immediately)
ð Reduces itching, redness, and heals skin barrier.
**OR**
#### **Option B (if oil feels heavy)**
********* Keram / ***Tailam**
* Twice daily application
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### ð¿ 2ï¸â£ Internal medicine (to stop itching from inside)
#### *****Rasayan**
* **1 tablet twice daily**
* After meals
* With lukewarm water
Very effective for **chronic itching & allergic skin problems**.
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### ð¿ 3ï¸â£ If itching is severe at night
Add:
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* 10 ml with equal water
* **After dinner**
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## What to AVOID strictly â
* Hot water bathing
* Soap on affected areas (use only plain water or mild cleanser)
* Scratching (cuts healing cycle)
* Tea, coffee, alcohol
* Very spicy or fried food
* Detergent contact (use gloves if needed)
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## Diet support (helps faster healing)
* Plenty of water
* Lauki, pumpkin, bottle gourd
* Rice, moong dal
* Avoid eggs & seafood for now
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## When to see a doctor urgently
Please consult in person if:
* Pus or oozing starts
* Fever develops
* Rapid spreading
* Severe swelling or pain
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## Expected improvement
* **Itching reduces in 3â5 days**
* **Redness improves in 1â2 weeks**
* Complete healing in **3â4 weeks** if consistent
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### Very important question (please reply):
1ï¸â£ Does he have **asthma / allergy / sinus issues**?
2ï¸â£ Is this problem **worse in winter or after bathing**?
3ï¸â£ Any history of **diabetes**?
This will help me **fine-tune the treatment** for faster and permanent relief ð¿
Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine.
Consult me personally for details
Next Steps
kindly book consultation
Health Tips
follow the advice.
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Please consult for proper prescription
For temporary relief
Applying lacto calamine lotion
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Severe itching with redness on hands, legs, and elbows is commonly seen in conditions like allergic dermatitis, eczema, urticaria, or fungal infection.
In Ayurveda, this is usually related to Kandu, Vicharchika, or Pitta–Kapha imbalance.
Below is general Ayurvedic guidance (supportive, not a substitute for clinical examination):
Ayurvedic Medicines (Only under Ayurvedic doctor’s supervision)
Commonly Used Internal Medicines
Gandhak Rasayan – Helps in itching, allergies, and skin purification
Khadirarishta – Useful for chronic itching and skin redness
Mahamanjishthadi Kwath / Tablet – Blood purifier, reduces inflammation
Arogyavardhini Vati – Helps detoxification and skin healing
Neem (Nimba) capsules – Anti-allergic and antibacterial
⚠️ Exact medicine and dose depend on age, severity, and cause.
External (Local) Ayurvedic Applications
Neem oil or coconut oil + camphor (very small amount) – Apply gently
Aloe vera gel (fresh or pure) – Soothes itching and redness
Turmeric + coconut oil paste – If no oozing or open wounds
👉 Avoid scratching, as it worsens itching.
Diet & Lifestyle (Very Important)
❌ Avoid:
Spicy, oily, fried food
Sour foods (pickles, curd at night)
Excess sugar, bakery items
Alcohol and smoking
✔ Prefer:
Light, home-cooked food
Warm water
Green vegetables, bottle gourd, pumpkin
Moong dal, rice, chapati
Simple Home Remedies
Neem leaves water for washing affected areas
Oatmeal bath (if itching is severe)
Keep skin clean and dry
When to Seek Immediate Medical Help
Severe swelling, burning, or pain
Oozing, cracks, or infection
Fever or spreading rash
If itching persists >7 days
Important Note
If itching is sudden, severe, or spreading, or if the patient has diabetes or immune issues, proper diagnosis is essential before starting medicines.
If you want, you can tell me:
Age of patient
Since when symptoms started
Any discharge or dryness
History of allergy
I can then guide you more precisely 🌿
Next Steps
either you can take my consultation
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Please take a proper consultation for such conditions
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Hello ma'am unke diet history important hai unke diet mai agar spicy food, nonveg, tur dal, hari mirch, chole baigan, dahi aa raha ho to avoid karto instant
Medicine mai aap avipattikar curna night 10gm
Shitprabhanjan vati morning-night
Kamdudha mautik yukat morning -night
Next Steps
apply tankan churna coconut oil mai mix karke laga dijye
Health Tips
proper sleep 10pm-2am leni chahiye
for more information please contact me
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This is dermatitis and cause shall be ruled out by proper history taking. Plz cosult for details
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Apply coconut oil, clobetasol cream at affected area
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Haridra khand, neem, khadiradivati twiceaday for15 days apply coconut oil+kapoor locally eat black pepper+desighee.wash with Neem watery
Next Steps
avoidspicyfood sour fermented processed oilyhotfood nonveg
Health Tips
detoxify your self in nearby punchkarma center
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Hello madam
In Ayurveda, we usually do not prefer creams.
Instead, medicated oils or herbal applications are advised
Still you prefer a cream "calamine lotion" better
He has increased body heat, Avoid exposure to any chemicals.
Maha Manjisthadi Kashayam
Histablock tablet
will help reduce itching and redness.
Next Steps
For skin better to consult doctor directly before it getting aggravated
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Thanks for trusting Ayurved Dr Satish and the platform.
You are in the metro surrounded by good n trust worthy consultant.
Currently Vasant Ritu sankraman is heading so such skin Rash or Rash with fever, or Cough n earaches/discharge or stomach upset or Vomiting/dizziness can be noted.
In top of the status ur hypothyroidism and dose shares Obesity might also one of concern need to evaluate on Ayurveda way
Ayurved offers unique effective outcome for the same by detox i.e. plan date with Detox
Next Steps
cut dinner to just salt less pop rice/corn for 3 days.
Health Tips
by pics, symptoms n season it's could be sensed it's kaf-vataj accumulated since last at least 3-5 months.
expressed in dosal aspects of Joints just note where else on joint like knee on back?
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Start giving haridra khand churna-2gms and manjishta churna-1gm for 15 days with warm water and apply kailashjeevan cream on the skin for faster relief.
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Namastey
We need extra history for this case like time of onset, since how many days; any allergen contact or any insect bite.
Next Steps
Plz consult us through this platform for proper treatment and care.
Health Tips
Try to apply cow ghee mixed with kapoor.
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Dr. Harshad Thakkar
Ayurveda
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Consulting proper doctor who has knowledge about skin disease. I'm doing only dermat practices. Shree Durga Hospital search on Google and contact me.
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Dr. Raghuveer
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kaishore guggulu
Arogyavardhini vati
Manjistadi tablets
Consult for better
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Dr. Mona Mahajan
Ayurveda
28 yrs exp
Panchkula
You can start taking histablock Ayurvedic tablets ..one tablet twice a day for 5 days after meals
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Kindly consult through this platform for proper guidance
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Dr. Rajeev Kumar Verma
Ayurveda
14 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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