Dr. Naron

Acne is a skin condition that is primarily caused by clogging of the hair follicles with dead skin cells and excess oil (sebum). More often than not, acne is characterized by the formation of pimples around the face, neck, chest and the back of the body.

Any infection around the zits might cause abnormal swelling and intense pain.

Though common among both the sexes, acne generally develops in teenagers and can also occur in adult women prior to their menstrual cycles. Acne can cause due to hormonal imbalance, thyroid, oestrogen, progesterone. Prolactin plays important role in acne formation. Stress and oily skin also contribute to acne along with other factors.

Other Causes

Acne can also occur due to a side effect of certain medications such as lithium and corticosteroids. Other endocrine disorders such as Cushing’s syndrome and Polycystic ovary syndrome might be responsible for this particular condition. Acne can also stem from the excessive usage of cosmetics or other topical creams and binge on fast foods and other fried foods.

Homeopathy and Acne

Since acne can be caused by various factors excess oil secretion, changes in hormone levels, genetic predisposition, pollution and diet, homeopathy can be an effective way to treat acne. This is because treatment in homeopathy is individualistic and holistic. Individual examination, case analysis, your medical history, your physical, mental and emotional constitution, your age, your gender, your ethnicity, and your susceptibility to the disease are all very important considerations in determining the exact homeopathic remedy for you.

Based on these criteria, your homeopath will prescribe the most suitable remedy. The dosage and the potency of the remedy too will differ from person to person. The homeopathic preparations which are extremely effective in curing acne are as follows:

1. Hepar Sulphur: If the pimples are filled with pus, a very low dosage of this preparation can be useful.

2. Pulsatilla: If there are recurring instances of acne, especially among teenagers, this homeopathic preparation can be useful. If the acne breakouts are coupled with irregular/scanty periods, Pulsatilla can be the ‘go-to’ panacea in this case.

3. Kali Bromatum: Symptoms of increased sexual appetite, forgetfulness and suicidal tendencies along with acne breakouts can be taken care of with this medicine.

4. Calcarea Phosphoricum: If the breakouts occur with symptoms of headache, reddish tinge on the skin and dyspepsia (indigestion), this homeopathic preparation can be extremely effective.

5. Nux Vomica: This medication is an effective remedy for gastrointestinal problems along with mild to severe constipation and extreme sensitivity to cold.

6. Asterias Rubens: One of the most important medication used for treating types of acne, such as itchy acne, skin eruptions with fetid pus, rocsacea, acne affecting the nose, chin and shoulders. 

7. Belladonna: This is helpful in treating conditions like red burning skin, scarlet rashes, acne lesions and eruptions. 

8. Dulcamara:  This is especially helpful in treating acne lesions and itchiness erupting in cold wet weather. It is also helpful in treating small size boils appearing on face and forhead region.

9. Merc Sol: This medication is helpful in treating syphilitic acne, where in the skin looks puffy and dirty and is continuously perspiring. It also helps in treating yellowish brown or greenish pus oozing out from pustular acne. 

10. Graphites: It helps in treating rough hard skin, with persistent dryness and acne oozing out a sticky exudation. 

11. Bovista: This medication is helpful in treating acne with crusty eruptions around mouth and nostrils and acne cause due to over use of cosmetics. 

If you wish to discuss any specific problem, you can consult a specilized homeopathic and ask a free question.