Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition marked by painful lumps, often forming in areas where skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks, and breasts. In Ayurveda, it is seen as an imbalance of Pitta and Kapha doshas, resulting in inflammation, blocked hair follicles, and impaired metabolism.
When digestive fire (Agni) is weakened, Pitta vitiates Kapha, slowing metabolism. Fat and toxins accumulate, obstructing channels and manifesting as painful nodules and abscesses. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe this clearly:
"Pitta-kapha prakopascha, granthi-vikarasya karanam" – The aggravation of Pitta and Kapha doshas is the cause of glandular disorders. (Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana 20/11)
This highlights that HS is not just a skin problem but a systemic imbalance, which can be addressed by correcting dosha disturbances and enhancing metabolic function.
At EliteAyurveda, we follow a personalized, holistic approach for HS that combines Ayurvedic wisdom with modern understanding of skin health:
Our HS treatment at EliteAyurveda balances Pitta and Kapha doshas, improves metabolism, detoxifies the body, and uses targeted internal and external therapies to heal affected areas and reduce scarring. All herbal medicines are prepared with the highest quality standards, free from preservatives, and personalized to your Prakriti and health profile for maximum effectiveness.
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HS is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful lumps, abscesses, and scarring in areas where skin rubs together. Early intervention is key to preventing complications and improving quality of life.
At EliteAyurveda, our treatment addresses the root causes of HS—dosha imbalance and blocked hair follicles. It includes:
Diet and lifestyle guidance complement the treatment to support metabolism, skin health, and long-term results.
HS develops when hair follicles become blocked, triggering inflammation and infection. Contributing factors include:
HS is categorized into three Hurley stages:
Our treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a deeply personalized, root-cause-based Ayurvedic program that aims to heal from within. Here are answers to the most common questions asked by our patients before beginning their recovery journey with us.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes painful boils, nodules, and tunnels, typically in body folds such as the armpits, groin, buttocks, and under the breasts. In Ayurveda, HS is understood as a deep-seated imbalance of Pitta and Kapha doshas, aggravated by the accumulation of Ama (toxins) within the Rasa and Rakta dhatus (plasma and blood tissues), leading to chronic inflammation and tissue blockage.
In modern terms, HS is caused by chronic inflammation around hair follicles and sweat glands. Contributing factors include hormonal imbalance, obesity, stress, immune dysfunction, and genetic predisposition. It is not contagious but tends to flare up under conditions that promote inflammation or sweating.
In Ayurveda, HS is viewed as a Tridoshic disorder with Pitta and Kapha predominance. Pitta aggravation leads to inflammation and pus formation, while Kapha causes blockages in the sweat and sebaceous glands. When combined with Ama accumulation and low Agni (digestive fire), this creates a fertile ground for chronic inflammatory lesions beneath the skin.
Early symptoms include small, tender lumps under the skin, discomfort in body folds, and recurrent boils or abscesses. These lumps may burst and release fluid or pus, often leaving scars. Early recognition and intervention significantly improve healing outcomes.
Ayurveda focuses on complete systemic healing rather than temporary symptom relief. At EliteAyurveda, HS is addressed through detoxification, immune rebalancing, dosha correction, and tissue rejuvenation. With consistency and adherence to our personalized plan, HS can be reversed and recurrence prevented naturally.
Conventional treatments often rely on antibiotics, steroids, or biologics that suppress symptoms temporarily but don’t address the root imbalance. Our approach focuses on the root cause—detoxifying the body, restoring hormonal and immune balance, clearing Srotas (microchannels), and healing the mind-body axis for sustainable recovery.
Flare-ups are often triggered by stress, hormonal fluctuations, excessive sweating, poor hygiene, tight clothing, obesity, and consumption of inflammatory foods like dairy, fried, or processed items. Ayurveda identifies these as factors that aggravate Pitta and Kapha, thereby worsening the inflammatory cycle.
Diet plays a crucial role in HS management. Foods that aggravate Pitta (spicy, sour, fermented) and Kapha (heavy, oily, dairy-based) increase inflammation. A sattvic diet rich in fresh vegetables, whole grains, and detoxifying herbs helps balance doshas and prevent flare-ups naturally.
Yes, HS can significantly impact emotional well-being due to chronic pain, scarring, and social discomfort. Ayurveda considers mental stress a major aggravator of Pitta and Vata, hence part of our protocol includes mind-body therapies, guided relaxation, and stress management to restore emotional harmony.
The duration varies depending on disease severity, chronicity, and overall health. Typically, patients experience reduced inflammation and new lesion control within 4–6 weeks. Complete reversal through tissue rejuvenation may take several months, ensuring sustainable, relapse-free healing.
Genetic predisposition plays a role in HS, but it doesn’t guarantee onset. Ayurveda focuses on breaking the epigenetic cycle through detoxification, dosha correction, and metabolic reset, preventing genetic vulnerabilities from manifesting into active disease.
Yes, early HS can resemble acne, folliculitis, or abscesses. However, the key difference is the recurring pattern, deep nodules, and sinus tract formation. Accurate diagnosis through detailed assessment helps tailor the right Ayurvedic protocol for effective reversal.
In HS, inflammation triggers follicular blockages leading to painful nodules, abscesses, and tunnels. This chronic inflammatory response, driven by immune dysfunction and genetic tendencies, activates pain receptors and tissue damage. Our Ayurvedic approach focuses on systemic anti-inflammatory correction through dosha balance and toxin clearance.
Biologics are lab-engineered proteins that target immune molecules responsible for inflammation. While they can suppress symptoms, they are not natural and carry side effects like infections, autoimmune flare-ups, and organ toxicity. Our Ayurvedic approach restores natural immune regulation without such risks through herbal and lifestyle interventions.
Yes. Many patients begin our treatment while continuing conventional medications. We gradually phase out dependency under medical supervision as your body regains balance and inflammation subsides naturally.
FOR PATIENTS RESIDING IN INDIA
Treatment charges vary depending on the chronicity and stage of HS. The plan includes personalized herbal formulations and lifestyle guidance. Charges may differ if external therapies are added.
FOR PATIENTS RESIDING OUTSIDE INDIA
Costs vary based on disease stage, treatment format, and country-specific herbal preparation availability. Visit our International Patients page for details.
You can begin by booking an online or in-clinic consultation with our experienced Ayurveda doctors. We’ll assess your health constitution, disease stage, and design a personalized reversal plan focusing on detox, dosha balance, and tissue rejuvenation.
