Dr Neeraj Agarwal

  ACNE CAUSE and TREATMENT Acne usually occur due to occlusion of pilosebaceous orifice by keratin deposits under the effect of androgens. Few factors which predispose acne conditions are :- Hormonal changes in body like premenstrual aggravation in females or increased sensitivity   to androgens in adolescence.  Little role of oily food and aerated drinks  Oil based cosmetics or after facial massages  Genetic factors causing predisposition  Drug induced- like after corticosteroids Presentation of acne:- They present usually in form of comedons i.e. black heads or white heads  Sometimes they heal with scarring and present as scars. Investigations:- Usually not required, excepts in cases where some hormonal disturbances are suspected like hirsutism, pcod etc Treatment Cleansing with medicated soap and water Avoid oil based cosmetics Avoid oily and junk food Homeopathic medicines should e taken under medical supervision- to treat them permanently and that too without scarring.  To treat

HI…. BOTHERED ABOUT RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTION…. CHECK FOR YOUR DIET!!!   So, you must have seen somewhere close in your family or sometimes in yourself too that in spite of taking good precaution of hygiene and medication, we suffer from recurrent burning and frequency in urine called UTI. Here suggesting some dietary changes to address this painful and bothering condition to help you out… ·        If kidney stone is the reason- include more of fluid and water in diet. ·        Drink fruit juices like cranberry, orange and grapefruit. ·        Have more fiber in diet including beans, oats etc. ·        Take more antioxidant foods, including fruits like blueberries, cherries and tomatoes. ·        Avoid refined foods such as white breads, pastas and high sugar ·        Avoid coffee, tobacco and alcohol ·        Drink plenty of water approx. 8-10 glasses per day ·        Vit C and Vit B6 should be added in diet  DR. NEERAJ AGARWAL                     #  DNAH