ACNE is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles under the skin become clogged. Sebum oil that helps keep skin from drying out and dead skin cells plug the pores, which leads to outbreaks of lesions, commonly called pimples or zits. Most often, the outbreaks occur on the face but can also appear on the back, chest, and shoulders.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ACNE

Homoeopathy is very effective and offers a safe and natural treatment for acne. The homoeopathic medicine for acne eliminates eruptions over a period of time and prevents further outbreaks. There are many homoeopathic medicines that are the best for all types of acne. It not only treats acne but also prevents its recurrence and reduces the pigmentation. Several remedies are available to cure acne that can be selected on the basis of individualisation and symptom similarity. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homoeopathic doctor.

Types of Acne

The medical term for acne is acne vulgaris. Pore blockages in acne produces blackheads, whiteheads and other types of pimples. Pimples are pus-filled, sometimes painful, bumps on your skin. Acne causes several types of lesions, or pimples. Doctors refer to enlarged or plugged hair follicles as comedones. Types of acne include.

• Whiteheads. Plugged hair follicles that stay beneath the skin and produce a white bump.
• Blackheads. Plugged follicles that reach the surface of the skin and open up. They look black on the skin surface because the air discolours the sebum, not because they are dirty.
• Papules. Inflamed lesions that usually appear as small, pink bumps on the skin and can be tender to the touch.
• Pustules or pimples. Papules topped by white or yellow pus-filled lesions that may be red at the base.
• Nodules. Large, painful solid lesions that are lodged deep within the skin.
• Severe nodular acne (sometimes called cystic acne): Deep, painful, pus-filled lesions.

CAUSES OF ACNE

Clogged hair follicles or pores cause acne. Your hair follicles are small tubes that hold a strand of your hair. There are several glands that empty into your hair follicles. When too much material is inside your hair follicle, a clog occurs. Your pores can clog with.

• Sebum. An oily substance that provides a protective barrier for your skin.
• Bacteria. Small amounts of bacteria naturally live on your skin. If you have too much bacteria, it can clog your pores.
• Dead skin cells. Your skin cells shed often to make room for more cells to grow. When your skin releases dead skin cells, they can get stuck in your hair follicles.

When your pores clog, substances plug up your hair follicle, creating a pimple. This triggers inflammation, which you feel as pain and swelling. You can also see inflammation through skin discoloration like redness around a pimple.

TRIGGERS OF ACNE

Certain things in your environment contribute to acne or they can make an acne breakout worse, including:

• Wearing tight-fitting clothing and headgear, like hats and sports helmets.
• Air pollution and certain weather conditions, especially high humidity.
• Using oily or greasy personal care products, like heavy lotions and creams, or working in an area where you routinely come in contact with grease, such as working at a restaurant with frying oil.
• Stress, which increases the hormone cortisol.
• A side effect of a medication.
• Picking at your acne.

FOODS THAT CAUSE ACNE

Some studies link particular foods and diets to acne, like:

• Skim milk
• Whey protein
• Diets high in sugar

While high-sugar diets may lead to acne outbreaks, chocolate isn’t directly linked to acne.
To reduce your risk of acne, choose to eat a balanced, nutritious diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, which helps reduce inflammation.

HORMONES AND ACNE

Acne is largely a hormonal condition that’s driven by androgen hormones (testosterone). This typically becomes active during teenage and young adult years. You might also notice acne forming around the time of your period as a result of hormone activity. Sensitivity to this hormone — combined with surface bacteria on your skin and substances released from your body’s glands — can result in acne.

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AN OUTLOOK ON ACNE – BY DR. SMRITI’S HOMOEOPATHIC HEALING

Acne is the most common of all skin conditions and it can have an impact on your mental health and self-esteem. While it may be tempting, try not to prick at your acne or pop pimples to prevent scarring. Homoeopathy is highly effective in treating acne from its root cause with safe and natural medicines. It is also effective in treating pigmentation of the skin and prevents further outbreaks. Homoeopathy is based on the principle of individualisation and symptom similarity by using holistic approach. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homoeopathic doctor.