Acne Manage Homeopathy

                   

 

              Acne            

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the  glands which is usually associated with excessive sebum secretion, affecting areas which are rich in sebaceous glands, disease affects almost all male and females during puberty. 

It is not caused by bacterial infection although bacteria play an important role in the development of acne or pimples. Face, neck, back, chest and shoulders are the most common areas affected by acne. 

Types of Acne 

Types of acne

There are mainly two types of acne 

1. Inflammatory acne 

2. Non inflammatory acne 

Inflammatory acne – inflammatory acne include pustule, papule, nodule and cyst. 

Non inflammatory acne – include white head and blackhead. 

Causes of Acne

Causes of acne

There are various causes of acne. Basic cause of acne includes increased secretion of sebum or increased activity of sebaceous gland and blockage of hair follicles or pilosebaceous ducts. 

Some precipitation factors mainly include

     • Hereditary 

     • Cosmetics 

     • Certain drugs 

     • Stress 

     • Hormonal disturbances after using           hormonal contraceptive pills.

     • Exposure to heavy Meals.

     • Exposure to Cobalt radiation

     • Accumulation of dead skin cells 

     • Tropical climate 

     • High glycemic load diet 

Complications of Acne complications of Acne mainly include.

      • Scaring 

      • Low self esteem Adapalene 

      • Secondry bacterial infections or abscess 

      • Acne Conglobata 

      • Diagnosis of Acne

      • Clindamycin 

Symptoms of Acne 

Symptoms 

Acne is a skin condition that affects the hair       follicles and oil glands. Its symptoms vary from mild to severe. Common symptoms include:

1. Pimples (Papules)

Small red bumps on the skin

Often painful or tender

2. Whiteheads

Small bumps with a white or skin-colored top

Form when pores get clogged with oil and dead skin

3. Blackheads

Tiny black or dark-colored spots

Appear when clogged pores open and the oil turns dark

4. Pustules

Pimples filled with yellow or white pus

Red base with a soft center

5. Nodules

Hard, painful lumps deep under the skin

Large and long-lasting

6. Cystic Acne

Big, painful, pus-filled lumps

Can cause scarring if not treated

7. Excess Oil (Oily Skin)

Skin becomes shiny and greasy

Mostly on the forehead, nose, and chin (T-zone)

8. Skin Redness

Surrounding skin becomes red or inflamed

9. Pain or Tenderness

Pimples may feel sore when touched

10. Scarring

Dark spots or permanent pits

Common after severe acne

11. Post-Acne Marks

Dark brown or red marks left after pimples heal

Treatment of Acne

Toical therapies are the main line of treatment in case of mild acne.

      • Benzoyl benzoate 

      • Retinoids 

• Isotretinoin 

• Erythromycin 

• Tetracycline 

• Clindamycin 

Combination drug Therapies 

• Benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin 

• Zinc /  erythromycin 

• Isotretinoin/ erythromycin 

Banxoxyl Peroxide -it treats non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions in a effective manner 

Topical Retinoids- it is useful particularly for non inflammatory lesions. 

Topical antibiotics – useful in reducing inflammatory lesions 

Systemic antibiotics – reduce inflammatory mediators. Homeopathic treatment for acne – Homeopathy is one of the most popular.

Homeopathic Medicine 

Homeopathic Medicine for Acne 

Homeopathic Medicine one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat acne but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to cure acne that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. There are following remedies which are helpful in the treatment of acne: 

Antim crude – acne on the face and shoulders with dry skin in fatty persons 

Arsenic album – an excellent remedy for acne on the nose 

Belladonna – acne red in color, burning and painful 

Borax – remarkable remedy for the acne on the nose and the lips 

Calcaria carb – acne on the roots of hair bleeds on scratching 

Dulcamara – acne on face around menstrual period, in humid weather 

Asterias rub – acne on the face at the age of puberty 

Thuja – acne after vaccination 

Hydrocotyle – acne of face, when associated with uterine derangements 

Berberis aquifolium – acne, pimples and blotches on the face of girls 

Psorinum – acne from fat. Sugar, coffee , worse during menses 

Bovista- acne due to use of cosmetics 

Calcaria Phos – acne of anemic girls at puberty, associated with menstrual troubles 

Calcaria Sulph – acne and pustules on the face and around ears with the discharge of yellow secretion 

Eugenia – simple and indurated acne, painful, black heads, red pimples on the sides of nose, mouth, and chin 

Fagopyrum – red and sore acne, on the hairy parts, itching worse by scratching 

Graphites – acne worse during and after menses 

Kali Brom – acne on the face, chest and shoulders, with depresses centre, acne may be associated with increased sexual urge. 

Ledum Pal – acne red, on the forehead and cheeks 

Pulsatilla – pimples aggravated at puberty and at the start of menses, in over weight girls who have delayed menses 

Radium Brom – small pimple with redness itching and burning 

Sepia – acne or pimples on the forehead near the roots of hair, acne before menses 

Sanguinaria – acne on the face with the sensation of burning and itching 

Causticum – acne on the nose 

Magnesia Mur – acne on the face which appear before the beginning of menses in the females who are constipated.  

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