Acne is a
common chronic disorder affecting the hair follicle and sebaceous gland, in
which there is expansion and blockage of the follicle and inflammation. It is
characterized by the formation of comedones, erythematous papules and pustules,
less frequently by nodules or pseudocysts and, in some cases, is accompanied by
scarring.
Acne vulgaris
occurs predominantly during adolescence and in early childhood. It affects
mainly the face, upper back, and upper chest. It is prevalent in adolescents
and young adults, with 85% of 16- to 18-year-olds affected. However, it may
sometimes occur in children and adults of all age.
Acne usually
persists until the early 20s, although in a few patients particularly women,
the disease continues. Scar may follow healing, especially of chests or
abscesses. Scars may be ‘ice pick’, atrophic or keloidal.
HOMEOPATHY
MEDICINES
Homoeopathy today is a
growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in
its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick
individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual
and physical levels. When Acne vulgaris is concerned there are many effective
medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the
individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.
ASTERIAS
RUBENS
Acne at the
age of puberty. Red pimples on side of nose, chin, and mouth. Without
pliability and elasticity. Itching spots. Acne worse on left arm and chest.
Enlarged axillary glands, worse at night and in damp weather.
BERBERIS
AQUIFOLIUM
Acne,
blotches, and pimples. Clear complexion.
EUGENIA JAMBOSIA
Simple and
indurated acne, painful along with comedones. Pimples are painful for distance
around. Red pimples and rosy skin on the
sides of the nose, chin, and mouth.
JUGLANS REGIA
Comedones and
acne of the face that itch violently, when acne bursts, it forms thick crusts.
Acne is associated with menstrual irregularities. Itching and eruptions of
small red pustules.
KALI BROMATUM
It should be
tried when Asterias rubens fails. Acne, popular eruption, ulcer with punched
out edges with tendency to penetrate and tenacious exudation. Pustular eruption
resembling small pox, with burning pain, itching with vesicular eruption. Itchy
pustular eruption on face, chest, and shoulders. Acne developing in individuals
after sexual excess. Acne with unsightly scars and menstrual irregularities.
NUX JUGLANS
Variously
sized reddish pimples and pustules on the face, chiefly around the mouth. Large
painful blood-boils on the shoulders, and in the hepatic region. Adapted to all
stages of acne.
PULSATILLA
NIGRICANS
Acne at
puberty, especially in girls who are overweight and have delayed menses. Acne
from rich foods, fats, pork, pastries, desserts, and ice cream.
AGARICUS MUSCARIUS
Pimples hard,
like flea bites.
ANTIMONIUM
SULPHURATUM AURATUM
Pustular acne.
Itching of hands and feet.
ANTIMONIUM
CRUDUM
Pimples on the
face, shoulders, especially in fat person. Sensitive to cold bathing. Thick, hard,
honey-colored scabs. Dry skin and indigestion. Worse in summer.
ASIMINA
TRILOBA
Itching red
pimples, appearing first on the left, then on right side. Pustular acne with
itching in evening when undressing.
BOVISTA
Acne, due to
use of cosmetics. Worse in summer.
DULCAMARA
Humid
eruptions on cheeks and face generally. Thick, brown, yellow crusts. Rash on
face during menses. Worse in cold, and wet weather.
GRANATUM
Pimples on
the forehead and left temple with sore pain. They suppurate and on drying leave
nodules. Itching in different parts of the body as if pimples would breakout.
GRAPHITES
Pimples on
neck and back. Itchy, and dry skin. Severe itching and burning. Acne that oozes
a sticky moisture, but bleed easily and has a tendency to develop thick crusts.
Worse during and after menses. Skin
symptoms alternate with digestive problems.
HYDROCOTYLE
ASIATICA
Acne of face,
when accompanied with uterine derangement. Great dryness of skin.
LEDUM PALUSTRE
Red pimples
on forehead, and cheeks, stinging on touching. Sticking pain. Acne after
suppressed discharges or after excess of alcohol. Acne with rheumatism.
MAGNESIA
MURIATICA
Pimples on
face and forehead, worse before menses and constipation.
MEDORRHINUM
Acne and
pustules come out in blotches of reddish color during menses. Discharge from
the acne has a fishy odor.
MERCURIUS SOL
Pimples
around vesicular and pustular eruptions. Skin is always moist with viscid
perspiration. Pimples oily and shiny skin. Itching, worse from warmth of bed.
NABALUS
SERPENTARIA
Pimples on
the face, about the nose, upper lip and chin.
RADIUM
BROMIDE
Small pimples
with itching, burning, swelling, and redness. Severe burning.
SARSAPARILLA
Acne with
menstrual irregularities. Acne during pregnancy.
SUMBUL
Smooth,
small, reddish spots on the forehead. Black pores on the face. Comedones.
General
measures
·
Wash the face twice in a day and
especially after sweating. Sweat can make acne worse.
·
Rinse with lukewarm water.
·
Avoid sunburn and suntan.
·
Vitamin supplements. Vit A and B6 are
essential for skin.
·
Exercise helps natural acne healing
process.
·
Drinks lots of water to clean the
body off toxins and keep skin hydrated.
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