BLISTERS ON THE FACE

A painful skin condition in which there formation of fluid filled sac between layers of skin. The skin consist of three layers that are The epidermis, The dermis and Subcutaneous fat. The blisters typically forms under epidermis layer. Usually it can be filled with clear liquid or blood as it depends upon injury which damage the skin.

The blister formed can be itchy or painful and if it gets infected blister gets filled with white-milky pus.

WHAT ARE TYPES OF BLISTERS ?

Blisters can be symptom of an underlying disease . The common types of blisters includes :

• Blood Blisters : There is blood filled sac instead of clear liquid due to broken vessels and damage of the lower layers of skin. The blood gets pooled and forms the blister.
• Friction Blisters: They are caused due to the rubbing on skin which cause the buildup of clear fluid in upper layers of skin. These types of blisters usually develop because of poor-fitted shoes or not wearing socks with shoes. Individual also develop them on hands from holding things such as shovels or other tools.
• Heat blisters : Individual gets these types of blisters due to sunburns or burns . They can also develop after warming up from frostbite. Usually blistering of skin comes under second degree burns.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THE BLISTERS ON FACE ?

Some conditions has blisters on face as a symptom. These conditions includes :

• Burns : Getting burns from chemicals , heat and sunburns can form blisters on face and other parts of the skin. Blisters form due to burns in severe conditions
• Contact dermatitis : In contact dermatitis skin reacts to allergens like latex, adhesives , poison ivy or irritants like pesticides or chemicals can lead to formation of inflamed, red blisters on face and other body parts.
• Allergic eczema : It is a skin condition which tends to get worsened by allergens and can lead to formation blisters on face
• Chickenpox: It is a infection caused by Varicella-zoster virus which causes itchy rashes on face and skin with small, fluid filled blisters.
• Shingles: It is caused by Herpes zoster virus . The virus causes rashes with fluid vesicles which may rupture on the face.
• Impetigo : It is a most common and Highly contagious bacterial infection of skin which mostly affects infants and young children. It generally appears as reddish blisters or sores on f ace around mouth and nose.
• Erysipelas : It is Bacterial skin infection which mostly involves upper dermis layer. In some severe cases it forms blisters on the Face.

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In Ayurved it comes under Twak Vikara. Due to intake of unwholesome food, oily , fried food, day time sleeping  etc leads to the vitiation of the three doshas Vata , Pitta and Kapha. Vitiated Pitta dosha contaminate Rakta(blood) dhatu .  The pitta and rakta dosha along with other doshas travels in the body and produce Visphotaka ( Blisters) under the skin on face and other body parts.

  HERBS :

• Patol
• Amalaki
• Bala
• Sandalwood
• Shweta Gunja
• Neem
• Usira

PANCHAKARMA :

• Swedana
• Vamana
• Virechana
• Raktmokshana with Leech therapy
• Mukha Lepam

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF BLISTERS ON FACE :

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. Skin care tablet:

skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It help 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.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

3. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu:

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an ayurvedic preparation mainly used for skin diseases. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients such as Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), etc. This tablet promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablet is a natural source of anti – oxidant. It promotes engender vibrant and healthy skin.

Recommended Dosage–Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.

4. Itch Cure 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. Itch cure tablet has cooling herbs which provide cooling effects to patients by pacifying pitta doshas. This tablet helps to purify blood as wells as cleanses and rejuvenates the body.

Recommended Dosage–Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.

5. Aloe Vera Gulab Gel:

Aloe Vera Gel is formed with the pure extract of herb Aloe Vera and the mixture of rose petals. Thus this wonderful composition provides a cooling effect on the skin that relieves from burning sensation, itchiness, etc. The gel helps in maintaining healthy skin and repairing skin damage.

Recommended Dosage – Gently apply over the affected area of the skin.