SYRINGOMA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Formation of cluster of bumps on skin which are either yellow or same color as natural skin tone. These bumps appears most often on face and they are mostly the result of over-growth of sweat glands. These bumps do not cause any harm to body.  Many times these bumps are confused with Milia as they have similar symptoms but milia are filled with skin protein called Keratin and usually form on newborn’s skin.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF SYRINGOMA ?

They are further classified into four types. These types are :

• Localized : The bumps tends to appear only at one area of body. These types of bumps are most common types and are not associated with any underlying health condition.
• Associated with down syndrome : The genetic changes in individual diagnosed with down syndrome cause formation of Syringoma.
• Generalized : The appearance of bumps in multiple areas of body and they are most common in adults
• Familial : These type of syringoma  are inherited by individual  from the biological parents .

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR SYRINGOMA?

Some factors that increase the risk of development of syringoma includes :

• People diagnosed with marfan syndrome, diabetes or down syndrome
• Adolescents going through the puberty stage
• Women are greater risk of developing syringoma
• People having fair skin tone.
• Adults between ages of 40 to 60 years

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SYRINGOMA?

The overgrowth of cells present in sweat glands also called as eccrine glands causes the formation of syringoma. Several environmental and physical factors that cause overworking and overgrowth in sweat glands includes :

• High temperatures
• Stress
• Exercise or physical activity
• Symptom of Medical condition

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SYRINGOMA ?

Some common symptoms includes :

• Round bump of 1 to 3 millimeter diameter
• Bumps are yellow , translucent or of same color as natural skin tone of individual.
• Bumps are firm
• Papule occur in group or cluster with similar shape, size and color.

AREAS MOST COMMONLY AFFECTED BY SYRINGOMA :

The most common areas affected by Syringoma includes :

• Face
• Armpits
• Around or On genitals
• Under or around eyes or on eyelids
• Abdomen
• Chest
• Forehead

AYURVED APPROACH :

In Ayurved it comes under Twak vikaras . Due to intake unwholesome food, Intake of heavy and oily food, excessive physical exercise etc leads to vitiation of the doshas .The aggravated doshas along with rakte dhatu cause obstruction of sweda vaha srotus and causing dushti of swedavaha sroras.This leads to development of the Syringoma.

HERBS :

• Turmeric
• Amla
• Lodhra
• Manjista
• Shimshapa
• Kumkuma

PANCHAKARMA :

• Vaman
• Raktamokshan with leech
• Virechan
• Snehan
• Swedan
• Nasya

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SYRINGOMA

1. Detox Premium Powder

The sachet includes all the natural ingredients which help to detoxify the body and maintain the natural luster and glow in the skin.  This herbal sachet contain various ingredients mentioned below:

Parwal Pishti– It is an Ayurvedic medication based on Coral Calcium. Parwal pishti acts as an anti-inflammatory. It prevents from sunburn and pricking sensation in the skin after burning, etc.

Shukta Pishti– It is prepared from the pearl oyster shell. Shukta Pishti is used in acne and skin allergy. It mainly helps to remove the patches.

Giloy Satva– Giloy satva is ayurvedic preparation that reduces the signs of aging, dark spots, pimples, etc.

Gandhak Rasayana– This is a classical preparation used in itching, burning sensation, urticaria, eczema, scabies, pimples, etc.

Kamdudha Rasa– Kamdudha Ras is an herbal-mineral ayurvedic classical medicine having SHEETA VIRYA properties. It is used in burning sensation, excessive sweating, hot flashes, heat sensation, etc.

Sudh Yog Powder-It helps to remove patches, acne. Sudh Yog Powder helps in nourishing and moisturizing the skin. This powder promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. It helps in engender vibrant, which makes the skin healthy.

Jahar Mohra Pishti– Jahar mohra pishti is an Ayurvedic mineral based formulation. In Ayurveda, it mainly works on pitta dosha. The main work of Jahar Mohra Pishti is to detoxify the body and maintain the luster on the face.

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

2. 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.

3. Skin Glow Kadha :

This herbal decoction gently and deeply cleanses the skin. It makes your skin fair and bright. The decoction is composed of dalchini, giloy, tulsi, chirata, haldi, mahaguni, bahera, etc. Skin Glow Decoction reduces spots, marks, and blemishes. It contains saffron which reduces the Melanin pigment in the skin. This decoction is suitable for all skin types.
Recommended Dosage – Take 10 mL twice a daily with normal water.

4. Twak Churana :

This herbal powder is prepared from two herbs Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) & Chopchini(Smilax malabarica) that in combination reduces uneven pigmentation. Manjishtha mainly helps in deep detoxification and blood purification. It can also be used for hand lotion to treat dry, cracked hands, or feet. This herbal powder is good for dry skin, rashes, acne. It has been used in psoriasis. Skin Glow powder removes toxins and impurities of blood. This powder helps to rejuvenate and promote the longevity. It helps to open the blocked sweat pores. This powder is used in infectious conditions like, eczema, pimples, and chronic skin disorders.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful twice a day with normal water.

5. Panchsakar Churna :

Panchsakar Churna is an ayurvedic formulation that consists of five ingredients named as – Saindhav Lavana (Rock Salt), Swarnapatri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Shunti – (Zingiber officinale), Balaharitaki (Unripe fruits of Terminalia chebula). Panchsakar Churna is naturally detoxifying, thus it removes the toxins from the body. It relieves inflammation and
useful in all types of skin problems.The powder has an anti – inflammatory properties due to which it can reduces the swelling.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful with lukewarm water at bedtime.

6. Aloe Vera Gel :

Aloe Vera herb is well known for its medicinal properties and has multiple benefits in case of skin problems. The gel is made up of pure extract of aloe vera that has a mixture of rose petals in it. The gel has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties and also provides a
coolant effect to the skin. This gel provides good result in Acne or Pimples, Dry Skin, Hyper- Pigmentation, Provides natural glow to the skin.
Method of Application – Gently apply over the affected area of the skin.

7. Skin Care Plus Tablet:

Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, removes stagnant blood and dissolves obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimise the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems.

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