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Acne

Acne or pimples is a common skin condition frequently seen in young individuals during teenage and youth years.

Characterized by seborrhea(red skin), comedones( black head ), pinhead, pustules, nodules etc.

This occurs mainly due to the action of hormones on the oil glands in the skin.

Acne usually occurs on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck. It is one of the most common skin conditions.

Causes

One of the most important causes is the increase in the male hormones (androgens) that occurs in boys as well as girls during puberty. These hormones cause increased production of sebum (oil) and hence result in acne.

Other common causes are CERTAIN MEDICATIONS, DIET, STRESS and in certain health conditions such as hypothyroidism , PCOD etc.

Diet is directly associated as the most likely environmental factor underlying the development of acne.

Consume / Permitted Avoid
Fish, such as mackerel, salmon, and sardines rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Dairy products and whey
Green leafy vegetables, Colourful veggies great source of antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties. Breads, especially white bread, enriched pastas, such as rice-based pasta ad and bagels, all junk ,snack food. REFINED FOOD
Omega 6 rich fat sources like Soyabean oil , Canola etc. Sweetened breakfast cereals, such as those with corn flakes, puffed rice, and bran flakes.
Vital skin supportive nutrients such as Vitamin C, A, E High salt - certain nuts , high caloric value
Nutrient Dense Diet High Caffeine , sugar beverages, chocolate candies.

Note :- Always Check with your doctor/ Dietician to ensure there are no risks with you consuming these nutritional supplements or following any particular regimen as some supplements may interact with medication or cause adverse effect on health or even trigger acne.

Homeopathic treatment for Acne is strongly suggested as it helps in following ways:

  • Controls the tendency to have acne (often genetic, in severe cases)
  • Homeopathic medicine is individualized to the person unlike conventional treatment thus giving long term cure by treating root cause.
  • Addresses underlying hormonal disturbance which gives one a proneness to have acne.
  • Reduces excessive oiliness of skin.
  • Controls secondary infection.
  • Reduces the severity of eruptions & Controls scar formation.
  • Reduces hyperpigmentation following acne.

Some of the most commonly used Homeopathic remedies in acne are :-

  • Sulphur :- worse from heat, before menses,washing and from eating fatty food.oily skin type. Skin rough.
  • Pulsatilla :- of puberty, associated with menstrual period, pregnancy. Weepy types ,better by consolation, open air. Often thirstless.
  • Calcarea sulph :- acne, lesions do not heal , yellow creamy pus drains for long, unhealthy skin ,yellow scabs, pimples on the face near ear and hairline.
  • Kali bromatum :- teen years , bluish red pustules leaving scars, purple spots, pimple with depressed center or painful, large red cysts with yellow center.
  • Silicea :- hard cystic acne like boils on face esp cheecks, slow healing,do not show pus leaving scars. Tendency to get infections easily.Chilly thin person.

Note :- As every person is different , no single homeopathic remedy will work for everyone, therefore seeking a homeopathic physician will likely result in the greatest success in curing acne.

Dietary Guidelines for Acne

Diet is directly associated as the most likely environmental factor underlying the development of acne.

Consume / Permitted Avoid
Fish, such as mackerel, salmon, and sardines rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Dairy products and whey
Green leafy vegetables, Colourful veggies great source of antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties. Breads, especially white bread, enriched pastas, such as rice-based pasta ad and bagels, all junk ,snack food. REFINED FOOD
Omega 6 rich fat sources like Soyabean oil , Canola etc. Sweetened breakfast cereals, such as those with corn flakes, puffed rice, and bran flakes.
Vital skin supportive nutrients such as Vitamin C, A, E High salt - certain nuts , high caloric value
Nutrient Dense Diet High Caffeine , sugar beverages, chocolate candies.

Note :- Always Check with your doctor/ Dietician to ensure there are no risks with you consuming these nutritional supplements or following any particular regimen as some supplements may interact with medication or cause adverse effect on health or even trigger acne.

Homeopathic Approach to Acne

Homeopathic treatment for Acne is strongly suggested as it helps in following ways:

  • Controls the tendency to have acne (often genetic, in severe cases)
  • Homeopathic medicine is individualized to the person unlike conventional treatment thus giving long term cure by treating root cause.
  • Addresses underlying hormonal disturbance which gives one a proneness to have acne.
  • Reduces excessive oiliness of skin.
  • Controls secondary infection.
  • Reduces the severity of eruptions & Controls scar formation.
  • Reduces hyperpigmentation following acne.

Some of the most commonly used Homeopathic remedies in acne are :-

  • Sulphur :- worse from heat, before menses,washing and from eating fatty food.oily skin type. Skin rough.
  • Pulsatilla :- of puberty, associated with menstrual period, pregnancy. Weepy types ,better by consolation, open air. Often thirstless.
  • Calcarea sulph :- acne, lesions do not heal , yellow creamy pus drains for long, unhealthy skin ,yellow scabs, pimples on the face near ear and hairline.
  • Kali bromatum :- teen years , bluish red pustules leaving scars, purple spots, pimple with depressed center or painful, large red cysts with yellow center.
  • Silicea :- hard cystic acne like boils on face esp cheecks, slow healing,do not show pus leaving scars. Tendency to get infections easily.Chilly thin person.

Note :- As every person is different , no single homeopathic remedy will work for everyone, therefore seeking a homeopathic physician will likely result in the greatest success in curing acne.