I have an oily skin and pimples on my face especially at the cheeks. Most likely the pimples are filled with white sebum. I haven't started any treatments yet. So please give me an adequate advice to get rid of this problem. Should I consult a skin specialist?
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Hi Fazil., Acne is a condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne usually appears on your face, neck, chest, back and shoulders.Acne is most common among teenagers, with a reported prevalence of 70 to 80percent. Increasingly, younger children are getting acne as well. Symtoms:- Acne signs and symptoms vary depending on the severity of your condition: 1.Whiteheads (closed plugged pores) 2.Blackheads (open plugged pores ? the oil turns brown when it is exposed to air) 3.Small red, tender bumps (papules) 4.Pimples (pustules), which are papules with pus at their tips 5.Large, solid, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin (nodules) 6.Painful, pus-filled lumps beneath the surface of the skin (cystic lesions) If we think from the current practice of the medicine the ayurvedic treatment of acne varies from person to person, individuals prakruti i, e body constitution, age, diet and life styles. In classics different modalities of treatment has been mentioned like shodhana (Panchakarma-detoxification procedure of the body), Shamana (internal medicine). Medication:- 1. Apply acnovin cream on the spots before going to bed. 2. Lodhradi churna-use this powder as a face pack mixed with rose water. 3. Cap Tiktamrith-1 cap thrice a day after food. For 1 month. Tips:- 1. Clean & clear the face at least 3 times a day. 2. Keep the face oil free. 3 Avoid heavy fast & junk food stuffs. 4. Avoid spicy & more salty ood. 5. Don?t handle the acne like using nails and all. 6. Instead of soap one can use the herbal face pack to clean the face 7. Don?t rub the face offenly while face wash. 8. Take plenty fruits.
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