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ACNE [Pimples ]
Dr. Mrs Neeraj GuptaHomeopathy Doctor • 27 Years Exp.BHMS, MD - Homeopathy, Certificate in Gynaecology & Obestric, Ph.D Homeopathy
Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands (oil secreting glands in our skin) and the hair follicles.
CAUSES:
• Poor eating habits.
• Poor hygiene.
• Hormonal imbalance – during puberty.
• Stress.
• Drugs like corticosteroids.
• Heredity.
• Bacterial infection.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:
• Pain in acne.
• Itching.
• Pus or oily discharge.
• White heads / black head formation.
• Scarring.
DIETARY MANAGEMENT:
AVOID:
• Avoid fats and oily food.
• Avoid chocolate, ice-cream, butter, cakes, white bread, sweets and fried food.
• Limit intake of non-vegetarian food.
• Do not break your pimples will lead to secondary infections.
• Do not use scented soaps and chemicals on your face.
DO:
• Wash your face frequently, at least 5 times a day, taking care that it does not become too dry.
• Use non-greasy make-up or if possible do not apply cosmetics.
• Use natural cleansers than chemical preparations:
– Wash face with gram flour (channa) and little turmeric in it.
– Massage skin with fresh cucumber, it gives cooling effect on skin.
– You can massage your face with fresh fruits also.
• You can take facial steam to reduce inflammation and infection for not more then 15 minutes and once fortnight.
• Practice yoga – will help make your circulation better.
CONSUME:
• Drink plenty of water.
• Drink plenty of fruit juice, coconut water.
• Eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
• Increase intake of fiber in your diet - Whole grains, bran, oat, green leafy vegetables, raw vegetables, salads, dried fruits and fresh fruits.
• Eat whole grains rather then refined flour.
• Possibly eat boiled or lightly cooked food, not highly seasoned food.
• Increase intake of zinc in diet:
– Shellfish, beef and other red meats, eggs and seafood, beef, pork, chicken (dark meat), turkey (dark meat), milk and milk products, nuts, sea plants especially Japanese sea plants..
• Consume diet rich in Vitamin A:
– Liver oils of fish, egg, milk and milk products, meat, fish, kidney and liver.
– Yellow orange colored fruits and vegetables; and Green leafy vegetables are good source of - carotene.
• Consume food rich in Vitamin C:
– Milk and milk products, citrus fruits, green vegetables.
– Fruits and vegetables when fresh have maximum of vitamin C.
• Increase intake of Vitamin E.
– Wheat germ, whole grain, corns, cereals, pulses, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, olives.
– Oilseeds and vegetable oils. You can take vitamin E supplements of 400 IU twice a day.
• Replace other oils by sunflower oil for cooking as it is the richest source of vitamin E.
• Add little turmeric to your food; it is beneficial for your skin.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN:
• If your acne does not respond in 2-3 months .Consult your physician dr_neerajgupta@hotmail.com 9811022908
• Consult your physician if your acne is infected and there is pus like discharge.
• Consult your physician immediately if you are not sure if it is acne or any other skin eruption
CAUSES:
• Poor eating habits.
• Poor hygiene.
• Hormonal imbalance – during puberty.
• Stress.
• Drugs like corticosteroids.
• Heredity.
• Bacterial infection.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:
• Pain in acne.
• Itching.
• Pus or oily discharge.
• White heads / black head formation.
• Scarring.
DIETARY MANAGEMENT:
AVOID:
• Avoid fats and oily food.
• Avoid chocolate, ice-cream, butter, cakes, white bread, sweets and fried food.
• Limit intake of non-vegetarian food.
• Do not break your pimples will lead to secondary infections.
• Do not use scented soaps and chemicals on your face.
DO:
• Wash your face frequently, at least 5 times a day, taking care that it does not become too dry.
• Use non-greasy make-up or if possible do not apply cosmetics.
• Use natural cleansers than chemical preparations:
– Wash face with gram flour (channa) and little turmeric in it.
– Massage skin with fresh cucumber, it gives cooling effect on skin.
– You can massage your face with fresh fruits also.
• You can take facial steam to reduce inflammation and infection for not more then 15 minutes and once fortnight.
• Practice yoga – will help make your circulation better.
CONSUME:
• Drink plenty of water.
• Drink plenty of fruit juice, coconut water.
• Eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
• Increase intake of fiber in your diet - Whole grains, bran, oat, green leafy vegetables, raw vegetables, salads, dried fruits and fresh fruits.
• Eat whole grains rather then refined flour.
• Possibly eat boiled or lightly cooked food, not highly seasoned food.
• Increase intake of zinc in diet:
– Shellfish, beef and other red meats, eggs and seafood, beef, pork, chicken (dark meat), turkey (dark meat), milk and milk products, nuts, sea plants especially Japanese sea plants..
• Consume diet rich in Vitamin A:
– Liver oils of fish, egg, milk and milk products, meat, fish, kidney and liver.
– Yellow orange colored fruits and vegetables; and Green leafy vegetables are good source of - carotene.
• Consume food rich in Vitamin C:
– Milk and milk products, citrus fruits, green vegetables.
– Fruits and vegetables when fresh have maximum of vitamin C.
• Increase intake of Vitamin E.
– Wheat germ, whole grain, corns, cereals, pulses, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, olives.
– Oilseeds and vegetable oils. You can take vitamin E supplements of 400 IU twice a day.
• Replace other oils by sunflower oil for cooking as it is the richest source of vitamin E.
• Add little turmeric to your food; it is beneficial for your skin.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN:
• If your acne does not respond in 2-3 months .Consult your physician dr_neerajgupta@hotmail.com 9811022908
• Consult your physician if your acne is infected and there is pus like discharge.
• Consult your physician immediately if you are not sure if it is acne or any other skin eruption
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