Acne and Homeopathy

Acne And Homeopathy  

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Acne is the diseases that affect the oil glands of skin. The small pores in your skin connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands secrete oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called follicle. When the follicle of a skin gland clogs up a pimple grow.
Mostly pimples are found on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulder. The most common form of acne is called as acne vulgaris that affects the most of the teenagers. It occurs due to excessive secretions from the sebaceous glands.
The acne vulgaris is one of the most common problems esp. in teenagers. But by choosing the homeopathic treatment at right time we can halt the progress of disease and put an end to the disease.
Many Teenagers develop acne as a result of hormonal changes that occur around the puberty. The hormonal shift leads to an increase in sebum production, an oily secretion that contributes to blocked pores, resulting in spots which can become inflamed and infected.  

What causes acne???

  The Exact cause of the acne is unknown but many other factors are associated with it.
1) Change in Hormonal activity : – Hormonal changes occurs at Puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
Increased in hormones called as androgens (male sex hormone) which causes sebaceous gland to enlarge and makes more sebum because of it males are facing problem of acne esp. at puberty.

2) Hereditary or genetics:- The tendency to develop acne can be some time inherited from parents.

3) Overproduction of oil (sebum)

4) Irregular shedding of dead skin cells resulting in irritation of hair follicle of your skin

5) Buildup of bacteria

6) Some types of medications

7) Too much oily makeup

What are symptoms of Acne????

Location:- Acne can occur at face, Back, Neck, Shoulder, and chest
It may be of Inflammatory and non inflammatory.
A) Non – Inflammatory – Comedones (Whitehead or Blackhead). These occurs when the opening of hair follicles become clogged and blocked with oil secretion dead skin cells & sometimes with bacteria.

Blackheads- When comedones are open at the surface of skin then they are called as blackheads.
- In the blackheads there is dark appearance of the plugs in the hair follicle.

Whiteheads – When comedones are closed then they are called as white heads.

Inflammatory Lesions – Inflammatory lesions are of various types.

Pustule- These are a raised, reddish spot that shows inflammation or infection in the hair follicles.

Papules – They are inflamed lesions that are usually appears as small, pink bumps on the skin.

Macules – Macule is the temporary red spot left by a healed acne lesions. It is flat usually red or red – pink with a border

Nodules – Large, painful, solid lesions that are logged deep with in the skin

Cysts – These are thick lumps beneath the skin which are formed by secretion deep with in the hair follicle. These deep painful, pus- filled lesions caused scarring.

What are risk factors for Acne?????

1) When hormonal changes in your body that can provoke the acne
- Teenagers
- Women & girls two to seven days before the menstrual cycle.
- Pregnant women

2) Direct skin contact with greasy or oily substances

3) Family history of acne.

What is Prevention of acne?????

1) Wash your face twice a day with an oil free cleaner.

2) Cleaning the skin daily with mild soap to remove excess oil and dirt.

3) Regularly shampooing of your Hair & Keeping it out of your face.

4) Don’t Squeeze, pick, Scratch or rub your skin.

5) Don’t rest your face on your hands while you read, study or watch TV.

6) Try not to get sunburn.

7) Get physical exercise regularly.

8) Take green vegetables and Fruits in your diet.

9) Get plenty of water.

What is the Homoeopathic treatment of Acne??????

Sulphur, Sangunaria, Kali bromatum, Antimonium crudum, Asterias Rubens, Belladonna, Hepar Sulphur, Calcerea silicata, Nux Vomica, Arsenicum iodatum, Causticum, Chelidonium majus, Graphitis, Psorinum, Sabina, Calcerea Phosphoricum, Thuja occidentalis, Ledum palustre, Nitricum acidum, Bovista, Tuberculinum.

Homeopathic medicines work not only to improve condition of the skin but also to improve overall immunity and builds resistance to disease. Homeopathic medications are completely safe and effective.

  Homeopathic Medications must be taken only after consultation from homeopathic practitioner.