How to Treat Lichen Amyloidosis in Ayurveda?
Introduction
An amyloidosis is a group of diseases in which a protein known as Amyloid fibrils accumulate in tissues and organs such as kidney, heart and sometimes even the nerves. It interferes with the functioning of organs leading to their malfunction. This condition may even result in the death of a person. Symptoms of amyloidosis may include weight loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, bleeding, numbness, swelling of the legs, faintness.
About Lichen amyloidosis (LA)
Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is the most common chronic form of cutaneous amyloidosis. It is a skin disease caused by the deposition of amyloid (a protein) in the skin. The lesions mainly occur in the lower leg and sometimes on forearms, thighs, lower limbs, and back. It is more likely to develop in males than in females aging 50 to 60 years.
Symptoms of Lichen amyloidosis (LA)
- Pruritus (severe itching)
- Hyper-pigmented rashes especially in the lower leg
- Scaly papules (in red or brown color)
- Bleeding due to excessive scratching of the skin
(Reference: Ashtanga Hridyam (Sutra sthana) Chapter No. 11, Shloka No. 7)
This shloka explains, the effects of vitiation of Kapha Dosha.
It weakens the digestive system, excessive production of saliva, laziness, a feeling of heaviness, whitish discoloration, coldness, loss of strength of the body parts, asthma, cold, cough, and excessive sleep.
Causes of Lichen amyloidosis (LA)
The exact cause is not yet known for lichen amyloidosis. However, it may develop due to some genetic and environmental factors. Excessive scratching and consistent friction between the skin may cause lichen amyloidosis in patients. It can damage the epidermis of the skin exposing the dermis. Due to this extracellular protein accumulate on the upper layer of the dermis (papillary dermis) and creates papules and rashes.
Lichen amyloidosis is usually characterized by other skin conditions such as Lichen Planus, fungal infections, and atopic dermatitis.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Lichen Amyloidosis is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Lichen Amyloidosis yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Skin related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Lichen Amyloidosis is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Lichen amyloidosis (LA)
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Lichen Amyloidosis is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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