Can ayurvedic capsules for weight gain darken facial skin?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 20-year-old male. My height is 5 feet 9 inches, and my weight is 123.46 pounds. I had taken Ayurvedic capsules for weight gain. As a result, I had a good weight gain; however, my face has become darker after using the capsules. What should I do now?

Please advise.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai is an Ayurveda Specialist with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his BAMS at Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital and MD in Ayurveda at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He approaches illness using a holistic approach. Currently, he is practicing in Hope Ayurveda, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

There are no ayurvedic medicines that cause side effects like turning the face darker. What are the ingredients of the capsule that you have used? I suggest you stop the medicine and follow the below steps:

1. Wash your face with neem leaves water or neem face wash and apply Kumkumadi lepam (Saffron, Aloe vera, Sandalwood, Turmeric) twice a day.

2. Drink plenty of water and avoid spicy and fried junk foods.

3. Protect your face from direct sunlight.

4. Do regular pranayana like anuloma vilom, nadi sodhan and bhramari.

Kindly follow the above tips and revert after 15 days.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 6, 2022
Reviewed At September 17, 2024

Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai is an Ayurveda Specialist with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his BAMS at Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital and MD in Ayurveda at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He approaches illness using a holistic approach. Currently, he is practicing in Hope Ayurveda, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BAMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai is an Ayurveda Specialist with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his BAMS at Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital and MD in Ayurveda at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences. He approaches illness using a holistic approach. Currently, he is practicing in Hope Ayurveda, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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