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Eczema (Vicharchika) Ayurvedic Care in Pune, Tuesday Skin OPD

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Daily skin care with a prescribed oil is one part of eczema care at the Tuesday Skin and Hair OPD.
AMRUT AYU CARE™ · Tuesday Skin and Hair OPD

Eczema (Vicharchika): Ayurvedic Care in Pune

Itchy, dry, inflamed skin that flares and settles. How Ayurveda reads eczema and how care is planned alongside your dermatologist.

Key Takeaways
Ayurveda reads eczema as Vicharchika: Pitta shows as redness, Kapha as oozing and swelling, and Vata as dryness and cracking.
Care combines a written diet, Ayurvedic Medicine, medicated oils for daily skin care and, in long-standing cases, Virechana or leech therapy after an assessment.
Prescribed creams and medicines continue as directed. Eczema often comes and goes, and no lasting result is promised.
Read this first. Eczema that is weeping with yellow crusts, painful and spreading fast, or comes with fever needs a doctor the same day, because it signals a possible infection. A sudden rash with blisters around the eyes or mouth, or in a baby, also needs medical care first.
4.9 ★
from 52 Google reviews, Ghorpadi and Hadapsar (checked Sep 2026)
15+ years
Dr. Prashant Amrutkar, M.D., PhD Scholar (Panchakarma)
12+ years
Dr. Amruta Amrutkar, M.D. Ayurveda
2 clinics
with full Panchakarma: Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, brings dry, itchy, red patches that flare and settle, often for years. Ayurveda calls it Vicharchika. At AMRUT AYU CARE™ the Tuesday Skin and Hair OPD looks at your flare pattern, digestion and triggers, then plans diet, Ayurvedic Medicine, skin care and, where suitable, Panchakarma, alongside any treatment from your dermatologist. Call 8698282507.

How Eczema Shows Up

Dry, itchy patches
Often on the hands, elbows, knees and face, worse at night.
Redness and heat
Inflamed skin that burns as well as itches during a flare.
Flare triggers
Stress, sweat, weather change, soaps, detergents and some foods.

The Ayurvedic View: Vicharchika

Classical texts group eczema with the Kushtha skin disorders and describe a mix of doshas: Pitta brings inflammation and redness, Kapha brings oozing, stickiness and swelling, and Vata brings dryness and cracking.

Weak digestion and incompatible food combinations (Viruddha Ahara) are read as the background that keeps the pattern going. Care therefore works on the skin and on digestion together.

How Care Is Planned

Assessment
Flare pattern, photos of past flares, digestion, sleep, stress, reports and every cream and medicine you use.
A written diet
Fewer spicy, fried, fermented and sour foods, no incompatible combinations, and regular warm meals.
Ayurvedic Medicine
Herbs such as Neem, Manjistha and Haridra (turmeric) are used in classical formulas, only on prescription. Please do not self-medicate.
Skin care
Medicated oils such as Nalpamaradi Taila or a herbal lepa for flares, chosen for your skin, plus a gentle bathing routine.
Panchakarma if suitable
In long-standing cases, Virechana or leech therapy (Raktamokshana) is considered after an assessment.

Daily Care Between Visits

Gentle washing
Lukewarm water, a mild soap-free cleanser, and pat the skin dry.
Oil after bathing
Apply the prescribed oil on damp skin to hold moisture.
Calm the itch
Short nails, cotton clothing and a steady sleep routine; stress often brings flares.

Where to Be Seen

The Tuesday Skin and Hair OPD runs in person at Ghorpadi (Main), Manjri Bk, Hadapsar and Wagholi, and online for Kharadi and Viman Nagar, with Ayurvedic Medicine couriered to online patients. Virechana and full Panchakarma run at Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar; leech therapy also at Wagholi.

Related reading: Psoriasis (Kitibha) Ayurvedic Care, Skin and Hair Ayurvedic Care: Conditions We See, and Skin Types in Ayurveda.

Reviewed by Dr. Amruta Amrutkar and Dr. Prashant Amrutkar
M.D. Ayurveda, 12+ years · M.D., PhD Scholar (Panchakarma), 15+ years · AMRUT AYU CARE™, Pune
Eczema often comes and goes over years. Response to Ayurvedic care differs from person to person, and no result is promised. This page is educational and not a substitute for a consultation.
Questions patients ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I stop my steroid cream?

No. Keep using it as your dermatologist advised. Any reduction is planned with the doctor who prescribed it.

Is eczema the same as psoriasis?

No. They look alike at times but are different conditions. The doctor examines the skin and reads your history before planning care.

Which foods should I avoid?

The diet is set for you, but most plans cut spicy, fried, fermented and sour food and incompatible combinations such as fish with milk.

Is an online consultation possible?

Yes. Kharadi and Viman Nagar patients consult online with clear photos of the skin, and Ayurvedic Medicine is couriered to you.

4.9 ★
from 52 Google reviews, Ghorpadi and Hadapsar (checked Sep 2026)
15+ years
Dr. Prashant Amrutkar, M.D., PhD Scholar (Panchakarma)
12+ years
Dr. Amruta Amrutkar, M.D. Ayurveda
2 clinics
with full Panchakarma: Ghorpadi and Manjri Bk, Hadapsar
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