From Pollution to Psoriasis: How Ayurvedic Detox Therapies Help Urban Skin Disorders
Cities are strange ecosystems. Millions of people, endless traffic, industrial emissions, stress, irregular sleep, and fast food—everything collides in one dense urban environment. Kolkata is no exception. While the city carries culture, history, and energy, it also brings challenges for the human body, particularly the skin. Increasingly, urban residents experience chronic skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, and unexplained inflammation. Modern dermatology often treats these issues with topical creams, steroids, or temporary symptom control. But many people notice that the problem keeps returning. Ayurveda approaches this puzzle differently. Instead of treating skin disorders only at the surface level, it views the skin as a reflection of deeper internal imbalances. Detoxification and metabolic balance become central ideas in restoring healthy skin. Urban pollution, digestive imbalance, and lifestyle stress together create what Ayurveda describes as toxin accumulation in...