Acne Treatment
Homeopathic Treatments To Resolve Acne Problems
Acne is a skin disorder which is a common problem to the
teenagers and the adults in mid-twenties. There are several
causes behind this occurrence:
First of all, it could be due to hormonal changes and imbalance
of hormone secretion going on in the body. Also, acne develops
through the plugging of the subcutaneous canals found in the
external layers of the skin. When these pores are clogged,
dead cells and bacteria will build up in the hair follicles,
allowing Propionibacterium acnes or bitterly known as P. acnes
to thrive within these pores and at the same time attacking
on the white blood cells. This process may weaken the body’s
immune system and may cause a start of acne breakout.
Acne is a term applied to plugged pores such as blackhead
and whiteheads. Besides, pimples, lumps and nodules are also
included in this category. This skin condition usually inflicts
the face, forehead, and the cheeks and to some extent the
back and the shoulders where subcutaneous units exist. These
units involve oil glands and hair follicles. The absence of
acne in the palm of the hands and the bottom of the feet is
because there are no subcutaneous units in these body parts.
Although there is no complete technology for treating acne
developed yet, but there are several proven methods of curing
and treating the skin disorder. These treatments are good
in reducing the severity of the skin condition, and sometimes
certain conditions scarring and infections may be prevented.
Homeopathic treatment is a daily routine for treating acne
breakout.
The most common and simplest method is with the use of soap
and water. But, this can only done two times a day because
excessive washing may damage the skin further. By washing,
extra sebum seated in the skin may be removed, hence reducing
the possibility of developing further acne breakout. Sebum
is an oily substance produce only in the skin.
For mild acne breakouts, benzoyl peroxide will be prescribed
over the counter. It is a basic medication because it has
anti-bacterial properties and may also dry out the level of
sebum in the skin surface. However, benzyl peroxide has been
known for use in fabric and hair bleaching.
One of the substances found in aspirin, which is the salicylic
acid may help in an even shedding of the skin. However, it
is important to point out that shedding may come in two forms
for most people: even and uneven. Uneven shedding may be unhealthy
since it may provide time and ground for the bacteria to breed
in the skin pores. But, salycilic acid may aid to unclog the
pores and heal the lesions left by the inflammation.
However, both the benzyl peroxide and the salicylic acid
must be used regularly because either of these two will have
no effect on the sebum production.
Sulfur can be found commonly in most of the over the counter
medications. Combined with other agents like salicylic acid
and alcohol, sulfur has anti-bacterial agents which may help
to reduce the presence of P. acnes on the skin.
Many homeopathic remedies have not been medically proven
to work. Some other home made treatment solutions include
organic and natural substances such as lemon juice, mint juice
and rose water.
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