ACTINIC KERATOSIS

WHAT IS ACTINIC KERATOSIS?

• Actinic keratosis is a skin disorder which make patches in skin, scaly skin, and rough skin.
• Another name for this disease is solar keratosis.
• Actinic keratosis is kind of pre-cancer which means that if people do not treat this problem in proper time then it could be turn into cancer.
• Deprived of treatment this disease can convert into a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.

WHO MIGHT GET ACTINIC KERATOSIS?

People who do not protect their skin from sun exposure are more prone to get actinic keratosis. Risk of this disease is also higher if people have:

• Blond or red hair.
• Blue or green eyes.
• Fair or light complexion.
• History of multiple or severe sunburns.
• Weakened immune system.

CAUSES OF ACTINIC KERATOSIS

• Too much exposure to ultraviolet light is most common cause.
• UV light comes from the sun or tanning beds.
• UV light can damage outer layer of skin cells named keratinocytes.

SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms include:

• Dry, rough or scaly patch on skin,
• On the top layer of skin there is flat to slightly raised patch or bump
• A hard, wartlike surface seen in some people
• Color variations, including pink, red or brown
• Itching, burning, bleeding or crusting
• Patches or bumps present on sun-exposed areas of the neck, head, hands and forearms.

RISK FACTORS

anyone can develop actinic keratoses. But people are at higher risk if they have:

• Are older than 40
• People having red or blond hair,
• Blue or light-colored eyes,
• History of a lot of sun exposure or sunburn
• Appear freckle or burn when exposed to sunlight
• Live in a sunny place
• Work outdoors
• Have a weakened immune system.

PREVENTION

Follow these steps to protect your skin from the sun:

• Limit your time in the sun.
• Use sunscreen
• Cover up for extra protection from the sun,
• Avoid tanning beds
• Check your skin regularly and report changes to your doctor.

CAC TREATMENT FOR ACTINIC KERATOSIS

1. Detox Premium Powder – This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.
Parwal Pishti – This Pishti reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin. The Pishti is composed of natural coral calcium processed with rose water.
Shukta Pishti – It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body. All signs and symptoms related to Psoriasis patients are managed with this article.
Giloy Satv – This satv is prepared from the herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties of this herb deal with psoriasis easily.
Kamdudha Ras – This herbal-mineral classical preparation balances Pitta dosha in the body.
Gandhak Rasayana – This herbal preparation is used since ancient times for all types of skin disorders.
Tal Sindoor – It contains ingredients like Shuddh parad, Aloe vera, Gandhak, etc that relieve redness in psoriasis patients.
Akik Pishti – This Pishti reduces all types of Pitta related disorder hence it gives good results in psoriasis.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.

2. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu – The tablets are very beneficial in curing skin diseases as it contains the Pitta pacifying ingredients such as Shuddh guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), Gajapippali (Piper chaba), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), etc. The tablet is Tridoshahara, thus is very effective in maintaining the hormonal level in the body.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

3. Skin care tablet – Skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It helps to maintain the texture of your skin depending on the type of skin you have. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, Ajmoda that work very effectively on all skin types. Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems. These tablets also act as a skin moisturizer, Improves blood circulatio, reduce itching and burning sensation of skin, Prevent acne and pimples.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Twak Tailam – Twak tailam is the herbal oil and is purely Ayurvedic preparation provides relief from various skin problems such as pimples, blemishes, scars, ulcers, wounds, skin rashes, dry patches, itching, skin irritation, reduces redness, etc. It is composed of natural herbs that pacifies all three doshas and provides healthy skin. This oil is made up of pure herbs such as yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). Twak tailam supports skin health, helps in reducing uneven pigments, delays the process of ageing, improves complexion, and helps in deep detoxification, blood purification without any side effects.
Recommended Dosage – Apply to affected area twice daily.

5. Itch Care Tablet – It is pure herbal combination which is purely natural. Skin primarily protect our body from toxins present in environment. Itching is related to various skin problems like dermatitis or irritates such as nickel in jewelry, infected cut. Chronic skin condition like psoriasis, acne and due to internal conditions like blood, lungs, and liver. Mainly toxins in skin arises due to excess rakta dhatu and rasa or plasma nourishes the skin.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with plain water.

6. Blood Purifier Syrup – It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.