Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Ayurveda views this as a complex Tridosha imbalance involving "poison-like" toxins (Dooshi Visha) that have settled in the tissues over a long period. The immune system becomes confused and attacks the skin cells, leading to purplish, itchy, flat-topped bumps. It is deeply connected to stress and trapped heat in the body.

Acne is known as Mukha Dushika (destroyer of facial beauty). It is primarily a Pitta-Rakta disorder. When Pitta (Heat) increases in the body due to spicy food or hormonal shifts, it corrupts the blood. This hot, impure blood tries to escape through the facial pores. If Kapha (oiliness) is also present, it blocks the pore, creating a painful, pus-filled eruption.

These are chronic conditions where the body’s detoxification system is failing. Psoriasis (Kitibha): Often a Vata-Kapha disorder. The skin becomes dry, rough, and scales over like the bark of a tree because the body is reproducing skin cells too fast in a chaotic attempt to protect itself. Eczema (Vicharchika): Can be dry (Vata) or weeping/oozing (Pitta-Kapha). It represents a "boiling over" of internal toxins that irritate the skin surface.