Dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes inflammation, making the skin red, itchy, and sometimes swollen. In most cases, this is triggered due to various environmental triggers or even due to your genes. The term "Dermatitis" covers several types of skin irritations, which have different symptoms and causes.
The 2 major players in Dermatitis are Atopic Dermatitis (commonly called eczema) and Contact Dermatitis. Atopic Dermatitis is more about your body's internal reactions, possibly related to allergies or your genes. It often begins in childhood and may remain through adulthood or go away over time. Contact Dermatitis, on the other hand, occurs whenever your skin doesn’t agree with something you touch such as certain chemicals in jewellery items or soaps.
Dermatitis can be quite annoying and uncomfortable but the condition is not contagious, meaning you can not catch it from someone, or pass it on to others. The Ayurvedic treatment for Dermatitis usually involves avoiding the main causes or triggers of this condition and using herbs that moisturise and keep the skin moist, and soothe inflammation. Knowing what irritates your skin and how to care for it can help you manage Dermatitis.
Dermatitis could flare up for multiple reasons, which are generally associated with the type of Dermatitis you have. Knowing these triggers helps you manage symptoms and keep your skin healthy.
Allergens: Common allergens for Dermatitis are pollen, dog dander and dust mites. This is more about your immune system attacking substances that it mistakenly considers harmful.
Irritants: Basic household substances such as soaps, detergents, disinfectants and shampoos may result in Contact Dermatitis. Even very brief contact with a chemical can irritate the skin.
Genetics: A family history of eczema, asthma or allergies may also raise your risk of Dermatitis, especially with Atopic Dermatitis.
Environmental Factors: Extreme weather like very cold or dry weather can dry out your skin and cause flare ups. Likewise, humid weather can worsen some kinds of Dermatitis.
Stress: Emotional stress does not cause Dermatitis directly but can cause a flare up or worsen the issue.
Food Allergies: In some Atopic Dermatitis patients, dairy, nuts, soy and wheat can trigger Dermatitis symptoms.
Hormonal Changes: Hormonal fluctuations, particularly in females during pregnancy or during the menstruation cycle, can lead to Dermatitis.
Skin Infections: Inflammation from bacterial, viral or fungal infections of the skin can also intensify the signs of Dermatitis.
Dermatitis includes several types of skin inflammation with different symptoms and signs. Each kind of Dermatitis might not show all these symptoms and could vary in severity from mild to serious. These symptoms can impact comfort and quality of life and must be recognised early. Knowing these signs might prompt quick action, including consultation with an Ayurvedic expert to manage the condition.
The signs and symptoms which might suggest Dermatitis are:
Itching is among the most common symptoms of Dermatitis, often severe and persistent, which makes you want to scratch the area constantly.
The skin might be more red than usual because of inflammation.
Affected areas may be very dry and sometimes flaky with cracks in the skin.
Rashes can appear in any size and show up anywhere on the body depending on the type of Dermatitis.
Sometimes, small fluid-filled blisters may form that ooze and crust over if scratched.
Inflammation may puff up certain areas of skin.
Some people feel a burning sensation on the affected skin.
Extreme dryness can cause the skin to crack around joints such as elbows and knees.
The skin can become thick and leathery from Chronic Dermatitis (lichenification).
It can be quite hurtful when the skin cracks or blisters burst.
Jiva Ayurveda offers holistic Ayurvedic treatment of Dermatitis using evidence-based Ayurveda. The treatment plans are customised to target the very root causes of the disease, and instead of just treating symptoms, they focus on holistic healing, balance and stability in totality.
HACCP certified Ayurvedic medicines: Scientifically formulated mixtures designed to restore balance in the body and promote emotional stability.
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness: Relaxation methods that improve mental health and overall wellbeing.
Ayurvedic Treatments: Therapies like Panchakarma and various massages that cleanse the body and bring emotional balance.
Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations: Expert advice on changing your diet and lifestyle habits for better health results.
Ayurveda provides various natural remedies for treating Dermatitis symptoms. These traditional medicines treat skin problems from the inside, balance the body’s energies, and detoxify to relieve inflammation and irritation. Adding these Ayurvedic medicines to your daily life can relieve Dermatitis symptoms naturally.
The following are Ayurvedic medicines used for treating different kinds of Dermatitis:
Neem: Neem possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which help with skin infections and relieve irritation and itching from Dermatitis.
Turmeric: Turmeric may be used orally or topically as a paste to cool irritated skin and heal rashes on the skin.
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera gel is soothing and moisturising, and is great for hydrating dry and itchy skin and healing wounds.
Manjistha: This Ayurvedic herb is believed to purify the blood and eliminate toxins which result in flare-ups of the condition. Manjistha is used topically and orally for better skin health.
Kumkumadi Tailam: A luxurious oil made with saffron and other herbs, Kumkumadi Tailam improves skin texture and reduces pigmentation associated with Dermatitis.
Triphala: Triphala is a potent antioxidant which cleanses the body and also improves skin health.
Shatavari: Shatavari is a herb that cools Pitta dosha and soothes the skin during Dermatitis flares.
Ayurveda considers Dermatitis to be an imbalance of the Pitta and Kapha doshas, often caused by poor diet, stress and environment.
Ayurvedic diagnosis of Dermatitis focuses on the root causes by examining the dosha balance, diet, lifestyle and skin condition of the individual.
Ayurvedic treatments aim to reduce the symptoms and manage flare-ups by restoring dosha balance. With customised treatment plans by an Ayurveda expert, the condition can be completely cured.
Ayurveda suggests frequent skin cleansing, moisturising with herbal oils and avoiding too much sun exposure and toxic chemical substances.
Stress can worsen Dermatitis symptoms, which is why managing stress is important. Ayurveda suggests breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga to ease stress.
A cooling diet containing bitter and astringent foods like leafy greens and turmeric helps balance Pitta and detox the body.
Yes, herbs such as Neem, Guduchi and Sandalwood ease itching and inflammation of Dermatitis.
Yes, lifestyle changes such as wearing natural fibres, reducing stress and following a proper diet can make Ayurvedic treatments for Dermatitis more effective.
Ayurvedic detoxification treatments such as panchakarma therapy can remove toxins from the body and ease Dermatitis symptoms.
Ayurvedic oils like coconut oil and sesame oil can soothe dry skin, reduce redness and fight off environmental irritants.
Yes, most Ayurvedic remedies are safe for kids but should be used only after consultation with an expert Ayurvedic practitioner.
