home remedies with holistic solution for skin acne

1.       Acne is a  visible condition in which the skin pores becomes clogged ,leading to eruption. They can get inflamed and infected

Causes

Acne is caused by overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secreate oily substances on surface of the skin.

About 80% of teenagers are affected by acne between the ages of 13 and 17 due to increased production of sex hormones

Excessive use of greasy cosmetics,pomades,detergent

Bacteria trapped within a skin pore make the acne pustular and more painful

Exposure to dust and picking ,mechanical rubbing the acne spots are other known factors that aggravate the condition

Constipation –gastric intestinal disturbance 

Sedentary life

Usually run in families

TYPES OF ACNE

HOMEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

BOVISTA-acne due to use of cosmetics, worse in summers

KALIBROM-  30 every 6 hours- acne  ,pustular eruption on face,chest,shoulder.leaves scars mostly in young fleshy person

ANTIM CRUD- 30 every 6 hours. Cannot bear heat of sun. Tendency to grow fat. Pimples, pustules, and boils on face

BERBERIS AQUA- 5 dropes every 8 hours.    pimples, blotches ,dry, rough skin. May clear the complexion

JUGLANS R-30 every 8 hours . Comedones and red pus filled acne  that itch a lot   

CARBO VEG-30 every 6 hours -acne in young persons ,skin perspires a lot

COURSE –is chronic with frequent remissions and exacerbation

There is tendency to flare up in premenstrual period

HOME CARE

Acne person often takes this disturbance very seriously and feels unhappy and should be relaxed by morning walks

Wash the site of acne twice daily with soap and water to remove excess oil from the skin. At night apply nutmeg pack for 10 min mixed in  fresh fruit juice

Avoid scrubbing too hard because this can actually irritate the skin and cause acne to worsen

Psychogenic stresses particularly the habit of picking make acne worse

No  cosmetics ,particularly greasy and coloured  should be used

Avoid exposure to dust. Keep the area clean by applying Echinacea tincture-[prepared by mixing 1 part of Echinacea mother tincture with 4 parts of distilled water

General health should receive attention by following constitutional diet plan

Fats and carbohydrates have to be reduced in favor of vegetables and protein

Sweets of all kinds and nuts to be avoided

Diet should be simple with lots of green vegetables,sproutes  and fruits , less of startches,chillies,tea, aerated drinks,ice, alcohol, condiments  

Constipation and other digestive upset aggravate acne and steps must be taken to avoid them

 mild sun is  good for the skin. An outdoor life ,and exercise done in fresh open air