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Acne introductionStandard Therapies for (Acne) Zits |
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Acne is the scientific term for what we normally
call pimples, blackheads, whiteheads or nodules that form on the
face, chest, upper back or shoulders. Acne sufferers experience
persistent, recurring reddish blemishes on the face, chest, shoulders,
neck, upper back or buttocks. When these blemishes are spots that
have a dark, open center, they are called blackheads. Whiteheads
are spots that bulge under the skin and have no opening. Pimples,
on the other hand, are whiteheads that rupture. The boil-like lumps
are called nodules.
Despite the common myth, poor hygiene or poor diet does not cause Acne. It is believed to be the result of an overproduction of sebum, a waxy substance that lubricates the skin. The sebum may plug a hair follicle, bacteria grows inside the blocked follicle resulting in an inflammation. This can result in a pimple, or in rare cases, a boil or a cyst. Acne is an outbreak of many pimples, blackheads, etc. |
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If you have a persistent, uncontrollable acne,
see a dermatologist.
A prescription drug called retinoid, a derivative of Vitamin A, alters the growth of oil glands. It can dry up current pimples and prevent others from forming. Unfortunately, it also has an uncomfortable, burning or drying sensation. |
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| For inflamed acne, your dermatologist may prescribe antibiotics. | |||||||
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For out of control acne, your doctor may prescribe
a drug called isotretinoin (Accutane). It is one of the most potent
acne remedy and can, in some cases, virtually eliminate the problem.
Unfortunately, it is also one of the most hazardous. Use of this
drug may result in itching, headaches, muscle pain and hair loss.
It may cause birth defects if taken by pregnant women. So, it is
only used when nothing else works. In order to minimize the problems
cause by this drug, researchers are now testing preparations that
can be locally applied at the affected areas, so as to minimize
its reach.
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| Common Sense Care: | |||||||
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| Call Your Doctor When: | |||||||
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If the acne does not get better after two to
three months of over-the-counter-treatment.
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| You have a large number of pimples or you have signs of scarring. | |||||||
| If your skin is abnormally flushed around your cheeks or nose, you may have rosacea. | |||||||
| Herbal Medicine: | |||||||
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Black currant seed oil or evening primrose oil,
three 500-milligram capsules a day daily for three months or until
your acne clears up.
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Herbalists also may recommend echinacea, calendula,
tea tree oil, and goldenseal. Drinking a tea made with a combination
of nettles and cleavers tincture may be effective for acne.
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If stress is a contributory problem for your
acne, try relaxing with a cup of tea made from lavender or chamomile.
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| Chinese herbs cnidium seed and honeysuckle flower are prescribed by Chinese herbalists. | |||||||
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Caution: Under no circumstances, do not
use any herbal preparations to newborns without consulting your
qualified practitioner
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| Food and Nutrition: | |||||||
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Most doctors now believe that acne is not a food
related problem. Some alternate practitioners use diet as a basis
for their treatment of acne.
Eat foods high in beta carotene, such as carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe and other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. |
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30 - 50 mg Zinc supplement daily - Zinc may help
contribute to reducing the inflammation and heals the damaged skin.
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| Chromium supplements - Chromium helps boosts the body's ability to break down glucose. | |||||||
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Vitamin A - reduces sebum and keratin production.
(Caution: taking mega doses of Vitamin A can cause headaches, fatigue,
muscle and joint pain and other side effects. Consult a qualified
practitioner before taking mega supplements)
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| Vitamin E - an antioxidant (200 to 400 IU a day) | |||||||
| Vitamin B-6 50 mg per day. This vitamin aids in the metabolism of hormones | |||||||
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