Face is considered as an important part of the body as far as beauty and look is concerned. Hence, everyone in general and youngsters in particular are very cautious about the beauty of their face. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin disease, characterized by areas of skin with scaly red skin, blackheads and whiteheads, papules (pinheads), pustules (large papules). Treatment for pimples is often sought by individuals looking to address this common skin issue.

Acne consistently represents the top three most prevalent skin conditions in the general population. Acne is a common skin problem that affects almost 85% of teenagers, mostly occurs on the face and sometimes on the chest and upper back too.

Accumulation of excess sebum, epithelial cells and keratin obstruct the pilosebaceous follicle. This obstruction causes formation of a keratin plug and follicle swelling below skin surface, resulting in acne lesion. Colonized bacteria of the skin may cause a severe kind of infection which leads to scarring and unpleasantness of the face.

In modern medicine, several treatments are available for acne vulgaris, but treatment must comply with the type and severity of the lesions. Treatment mainly includes prolonged use of antibiotics, comedolytic and anti-inflammatory agents. Though these medicines are better treatment options for acne management, the side effects of these medications such as increased frequency and severity of skin dryness, scaling, erythema, burning, stinging, itching and bacterial resistance limits their use.

Ayurveda Treatment

In Ayurveda, Acne is called Yuvanpidika, manifested in adolescence. As the disease has local spread over the face and due to the inflammation of the skin lesions, acne is also called as Mukhadushika.

Yuvanpidika or Tarunyapitika or Mukhadushika is characterized by

Mildly painful (Sa ruja )
Firm on touch (Ghan)
Filled with oil/sebum (Medo garbha)and
Thorn shape (Salmalia malabarica).

In Ayurveda, mainly two types of treatments have been used to treat acne

Shodhana (purification of body by Vaman and Nasya)
Shamana (conservative treatment by oral and topical medicines by Lepa, Upanah and Kshara application)

These classical therapies have not only been used to cure acne but also for rejuvenation of the skin.

Our Approach

The Apollo AyurVAID protocol is based on the simple premise that the Physician must diagnose and treat only based on sufficient evidence. This evidence should be ‘patient or rogi based’ in addition to being ‘disease or roga based’ in accordance with the fundamental principles of Ayurveda.

How is this made possible?

A thorough and complete recording of the patient’s medical history, capturing every minute aspect of his/her lifestyle.
A thorough head-to-toe clinical examination, uncovering health risk factors that the patient is unaware of, directly connected or unrelated with his presenting medical complaint(s).
This process of detailed history recording and clinical examination- which includes the classical Srotha-Vikrti pariksha – leads to an accurate understanding of the Dosha status of the individual and lays the foundation for an accurate differential diagnosis and medical management.
Further, the patient is entitled to be clearly informed about the diagnosis arrived at, as also understand the medical management proposed for him. The Physician shall proceed only with the patient’s informed concurrence.

Apollo AyurVAID has pioneered evidence-based, award-winning Precision Ayurveda-based protocols for Acne Vulgaris (Pimples) and Ayurveda skin treatment. Following the fundamental principles of Ayurveda, our physicians perform an in-depth assessment of the key symptoms and health factors of each patient to diagnose the root causes around your diet, individual constitution, lifestyle, work pattern, and genetic predisposition.

Based on the assessment, we arrived at the optimal Ayurveda ACNE VULGARIS (PIMPLES) treatment protocol for breaking etiopathogenesis (Samprapti Vighatan). This approach bridges the gap between the patient’s individualistic factors and the standard treatment protocols thereby making the therapy effective and safe.

Our whole person centric approach will help you regain your happiest and healthiest state of life. Our rehabilitation specialists will also give you advice on ergonomics, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to help you better manage ACNE VULGARIS (PIMPLES).

Patient centricity is at the core of the Apollo AyurVAID approach, and we have been widely recognized for our breakthrough approach. Some of them include:

The first NABH-accredited hospital in India, Quality Council of India.
Winner of the prestigious National Award for Best Ayurveda Centre of the Year 2017 from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Industry best customer satisfaction score of 92%, rated by our patients

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ayurvedic treatment for acne vulgaris?

Acne is called as youvana pidaka in Ayurveda. Treatment for acne vulgaris includes diet, lifestyle modification, topical therapies (mukha lepa, SSPS etc), internal blood purifying medicines, Panchakarma treatments like Nasya, Vamana etc, and leech therapy. Ayurveda also suggests avoiding greasy, spicy, and processed meals.

Can Ayurveda cure acne permanently?

Ayurveda treatment aims to produce clean skin by addressing its root causes. However, individual characteristics, genetic factors, chronicity of the condition might affect the outcome. For best results, adhere to the practitioner's advice, make lifestyle adjustments, and be consistent.

How long does acne treatment take to work?

Each person may experience effects at a different pace. While some people could see benefits in as little as a few weeks, others might need more time. Adhering to the diet, lifestyle and medicines prescribed by doctor will aid speedy recovery.

Is acne 100% curable?

Acne is completely treatable, but if not addressed on time, it can leave behind scars and marks, that are often difficult to conceal/Treat.

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