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Disease and treatments by Homeopathy
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| What
Do You Understand By Acne? |
| Acne
is a common problem in adolescents but also often occurs
in adults. It is thought to be due to hormonal imbalances,
and perhaps faulty diet. It appears as inflamed oil glands,
generally on the skin of the face, neck or back, which
have become blocked and often infected. The pimples are
raised, red and usually pus-filled; blackheads are common.
The pimples mayor may not be painful. |
| Treatment
Of Acne |
External
treatment of the skm should be as gentle as possible,
avoidmg harsh antiseptic soaps. Creams and ointments containing
antibiotics or the cortisone type of harmones should not
be used, since general allergic reactions and permanent
damage to the skin can easily occur. Avoid chocolate;
cheese, nuts, soft drinks and junk- food. Supplementation
with vitamins A and B and the mineral zinc, is beneficial.
The most suitable remedy given below should be tried for
three to six weeks.
1. Painful pimples with a small area white pus in the
centre.Eugenia jambosa 6c every 3-4 hours.
2. Oily skin with small pimples blackheads in adolescents,following
mental strain or sexual frustration.Selenium 6c every
3-4 hours .
4. Blind boils and burning stinging acne, mainly on the
face, chest and shoulders, in restless, depressed and
worried adolescents. Kali brom 6c every 3-4 hours.
5. Painful red pustules like small boils, highly sensitive,
discharging yellow pus.Hepar sulph 6c every 3-4 hours.
6. Pimples that come to a head but will not discharge,
or discharge leaving a scar. Silicea 6x, a tissue salt,
every 3-4 hours.
7. Lesions contain pus, are of a purplish hue, are hard,
painful and often symmetrical. Arnica 6c every 3-4 hours.
8. Long-standing acne, with rough hard skin, made worse
by washing and heat. Sulphur 6c every 3-4 hours. |
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