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 the underlying hormonal cause without any side effects.
- To treat the skin naturally and gently without any chemicals.
Worth mentioning names of few remedies are:-
kali- brom, carbo- animalis, berberis
aquifolium, hepar sulph, belladonna etc.
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