Acne – Overview

Acne is a skin condition that is commonly referred to as ‘pimples’ or ‘zits’. Though it is a skin condition, it probably causes more damage to the patient’s psyche than to the skin.

Most people think acne is a disorder of teenagers. However, it can affect people of any age. The condition is not life-threatening, but it can lead to scarring of the skin, and hence, prompt treatment is essential. Homeopathy can combat acne from the roots and provide healthy skin, along with a feeling of general well-being and renewed self-esteem.

Acne – Causes

People with acne often wonder: “Why me of all the people in this world?”

Many people have tried to explain why acne occurs in some, and not in others. However, the precise cause of acne still remains a mystery.

Though we do not quite know the ‘why’, we do know the ‘how’. Here is how acne develops:

The pores (hair follicles) in our skin are closely associated with oil glands, called ‘sebaceous glands’, which produce sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that lubricates our hair and skin.

When sebum is being secreted, the dead skin cells are also being expelled from the lining of the pore at the same time. Sometimes, when too much sebum is produced, it accumulates, thus clogging the pore.

When the pore gets blocked, the sebum or dead skin cells cannot leave the pore. This leads to swelling around the pore, and the result is acne. At times, bacteria can also build up inside, leading to the formation of pus.

Listed below are some of the most common causes of increased sebum production, which ultimately leads to the formation of acne:

Treatment

Conventional treatment

OTC products like creams, gels and soaps

Possible side-effects of conventional treatments

Underlying disease not corrected

Advantages of homeopathy

Treats the underlying factors