Introduction
	Causes
	See a doctor if
	Do's and Don'ts
	Homoeopathic treatment

Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands (the oil-secreting glands of skin) and the hair follicles. It is characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Scarring is common and is usually associated with an oily discharge.

Causes

• The cause is not fully understood, but the probable causes can be:
• Heredity
• Hormonal imbalance esp. during puberty
• Lack of hygiene
• Improper diet
• Stress
• Drugs like corticosteroids
• Usage of greasy cosmetics

• Your acne does not respond in 2-3 months following the advice listed above.
• If your acne is infected and there is pus like discharge.
• If you are not sure if it is acne or any other skin eruption.

• Wash your face frequently, at least 5 times a day, taking care that it does not become too dry.
• Do not scrub your face while washing because scrubbing on inflamed skin aggravates the acne.
• Use a gentle cleanser made of natural ingredients or herbs rather than chemical preparations.
• Do not use scented soaps and use a mild anti-bacterial soap if possible.
• Try not to apply cosmetics regularly or use non-greasy light make-up of repute.
• Do not sleep with your make-up on.
• Do not overexpose your skin to the sun. Preferably wear a hat while going out.
• Do not break your pimples else it will lead to secondary infection.
• You can use facial steam to reduce inflammation and infection but never for more than 15 minutes and not more than once a fortnight.
• Diet should be rich in natural whole foods like whole grain cereals, fresh fruit salads and vegetables raw or lightly cooked. Avoid fatty food, chocolate, ice cream, butter, cakes, white bread, sweets and fried food.
• Supplements of vitamin A and Zinc may be used.
• Regular exercise will make your circulation better.

Homeopathy has very good results to offer to patents suffering from acne. The medicines not only improve the existing skin lesions but also help in reducing the intensity of the upcoming outbreaks. Over a period of time the skin becomes healthier and less prone to outbreaks of acne. Homeopathy can also help in reducing the complications of acne such as super-added infection of the lesions, scaring, etc. The tendency to develop acne significantly improves after Homeopathic treatment. A notable point is that there is no need for any external applications as the treatment of the disorder is from within. Moreover the treatment is without any side effects whatsoever. Hence Homeopathy is definitely suggested for the treatment of acne.