Acne Introduction
Acne is the most common and chronic skin disease. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous (oil) glands and hair follicles usually found on the face, the neck, chest and shoulders. Nearly eight out of ten young people between the ages of 12 and 24 suffer from the some degree of acne. It is closely related to the disturbance in the hormones experienced at puberty.
Acne Symptoms
Acne is characterized by the presence of comedowns or blackheads, pimples, small superficial sebaceous cysts and scars. There are over half a dozen forms of acne. All of them are concerned with sebaceous glands or the glands connected with hair follicles. The most common from of acne are blackheads and pimples.
Acne Causes
All forms of acne have their origin in wrong feeding habits, such as irregular hours of eating, improper food, excesses of starches and sugar, and fatty foods. Chronic constipation is another major cause of acne. If the bowels do not move properly, waste matter is not eliminated as quickly as it should be and the bloodstream becomes surcharged with toxic matter. The extra efforts of the skin to eliminate excess waste result in acne and other forms of skin disease.
Acne Treatment - Home Remedies for Acne
1. A pack made by boiling 50 gm of raspberry, strawberry or blackberry leaves with 1.5 litres of water for 3 minutes will give itching free and soothing skin. One of the well liked home remedies for acne.
2. Mix natural yoghurt and fine oatmeal to a thick paste, apply and leave to dry. Wash the face with luke warm water and pat dry it. Afterwards you can apply and antibiotic lotion depending on the skin type.
3. The latest method nowadays used for the treatment of acne skin is the aloevera. Soaps and gels made from aloevera serves a good purpose in healing the acne damaged skin. One of the best home remedies for acne.
4. The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of acne.
5. Make a paste by mixing honey and cinnamon powder. Apply the paste while sleeping and wash the face next morning. One of the simple home remedies for acne.
6. Unboiled milk mixed with besan has been proved effective for the daily wash of acne skin.
7. Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 table spoon lime juice for treating pimples. One of the effective home remedies for acne.
8. Apply fresh limejuice mixed with a half glass of boiled milk for treating pimples, blackheads and cracked skin.
9. Apply ripe tomatoes paste on pimples and wash it after keeping for an hour.
10. Apply fresh mint juice every night to treat acne.
11. Make a paste of salt in vinegar, keep it for 20-30 minutes and then wash.
12. Drink a glass of wheatgrass juice daily to remove acne.
13. Make a paste of turmeric powder in mint juice keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with luke warm water. One of the popular home remedies for acne.
14. Apply a paste of fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves in water, keep it overnight and wash the face with warm water next morning.
15. Mix lime juice and rose water in equal portions and apply every night after thoroughly washing the face. Keep for 30 minutes and then again wash the face and pat dry it. One of the common home remedies for acne.
Acne Prevention
Acne is common in teens and twenties, and a serious disorder of the sebaceous glands, requiring medical direction. To keep skin conditions under control, observe the following suggestions:
1. Reduce the oiliness of the skin.
2. Remove the blackheads regularly.
3. Have a well-balanced, regular diet with lots of fresh fruit juices.
4. Avoid emotions, high temperature, humidity, nylon and silk garments as they all block skin pores and promote acne.
5. Try to avoid chocolates, nuts, fried and fatty foods.
6. Vitamin C and vitamin E are antioxidants which rejuvenate the skin, so the diet rich in these vitamins should be included.
Cleaning methods to be followed for acne skin
1. Cleanse the face with medicated soap and warm water.
2. Apply acne cream or ointment all over the face and the neck.
3. Saturate cotton with an antiseptic lotion and touch each and every pimple or acne.
4. Steaming is an excellent way to clean all types of skin. It cleans the skin, stimulates the circulation and unclogs the blocked pores.
5. Electrical devices are available to produce steam--this process is known as a sauna facial and are highly beneficial for the cleaning of acne skin.
6. If your skin is dry, steam your face once a week. In the case of oily skins, steaming can be done daily. Steaming should be done by leaning over a large bowl of boiling water. Cover your head with a towel, making a tent around the bowl.
No medication will prove effective without balanced and healthy diet. So its important to take good diet before opting for any medication. Zinc is also and efficient mineral in dealing with acne. Along with diet, good and healthy living habits are also essential in preventing and treating acne.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does anyone know this recipe?
By: btrue2urgroove9 | 24-07-2008
I saw this thing on aol for treating acne a while back but i cant seem to remember the recipe. It was like 3 table spoons of salt and 4 table spoons of olive oil, or the other way around. Does anyone know the recipe? It was supposed to be EXTREMLY helpful to treat acne.
Suggestions for Severe Acne?
By: nycsc8 | 13-07-2008
Acne problem. My daughter (25) starting getting real bad acne abt yr ago. At first Clearsil started to help. Then it got worse. In the past year she has spend so much in trying to clear this problem. Proactiv, Murad, Xango. None are helping, some seem to make it worse. Went to dermatologist, got a Rx for some cleansing solution (Benzy something or other) 5%. Didn't work, went to a different doctor who should be investigated for his rude behavior. Gave her a Rx for another medication but said it probably won't help. Really upset her. Has anyone any other suggestions? She watches what she eats & drinks thinking that was the problem. Still after a year, it doesn't improve. HELP! Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thank you
Rough and dry
By: bear | 03-07-2008
I have very mild acne, but my skin feels terrible. My forehead is really rough and when i use a scrub my face dries out. I also use a Proativ moisterizer but its not enough. What do i do?
Is there any hope :(
By: Dolfinlvr | 23-06-2008
I have had acne since I was about 13 I am now 30 is there any hope? Is it a health issue, like my liver or kidneys aren't functioning well?
I have little white bumps on my face and they WILL ...
By: k*la | 15-06-2008
i have little white bumps on my face and they WILL NOT go away NO matter what i do!i've tried everything and went to the dermotologist but nothing will make them go away.can you PLEASE give me suggestions that will actually work?
What to use to get rid off acne?
By: diana | 04-06-2008
what to use to get rid off acne?
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