|
Acne Cures
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Acne affects people of every age, gender, and race.
It usually strikes in plainly visible locations such as the face, neck,
chest and back. Acne can be caused by a number of factors such as contact
with an oily substance, use of certain medication, steroids, or the
secretion of certain hormones. Over ninety percent of acne patients
respond to treatment, although the treatment may need to be continued
for months or even years. Here are a few natural remedies that you can
use to cure acne.
What Causes Acne?
As mentioned above, acne can be caused by a number of factors. Common
causes of acne include contact with an oily substance such as mineral
oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum and the use of certain medication such
as steroids or the contraceptive pill. However, acne is most often caused
by the secretion of androgens, or sex hormones that are initially secreted
at the onset of puberty. Androgens are male hormones but they are secreted
by females as well. They stimulate the production of oil from the skin's
oil glands. When these oil glands become overactive and the exit from
the gland is blocked, oil builds up in the gland and they begin to swell.
This is how acne forms. A bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes normally
colonizes this swollen gland causing the development of inflammation
and pus. In particularly severe cases, the glands may burst into the
skin and produce cysts. Recently health practitioners are associating
acne with a fungus on the face. A clogged colon can also contribute
to acne.
How Can I Cure Acne?
Home Remedies:
•A non-oily face wash that contains tea tree oil or echinacea can help
to reduce the incidence of acne breakouts. Wash your face twice a day
in the morning and evenings and rinse thoroughly with warm purified
water.
•Avoid oily and chemically ridden cosmetics or any facial products that
contain socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate,
isopropyl myristate, and sodium chloride, parabens as these ingredients
can cause acne.
•Give dry skin extra care, being sure to wash and rinse your face thoroughly
and using products especially made for dry skin.
•Natural astringent cleansers work to remove the oil buildup that may
become blocked in the skin's glands. These products may cause dryness,
itching, and redness, so be sure to use them only on problem areas.
Herbal Remedies: Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot,
dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and
improve the overall condition of the skin. Echinacea and poke root are
often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may
be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent
properties and may be very effective on acne. Here are a few natural
herbal recipes to cure acne.
•Combine ground ginger with milk and apply to the affected area.
•Make a paste of honey and cinnamon and apply to the affected area at
night. In the morning, wash this paste with warm water. Continue for
one-two weeks.
•Mix lemon juice with cinnamon and apply to acne
•Mix ground orange peel with water to form a paste and apply to the
affected spots. Wash with warm water after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Rub fresh garlic on acne at frequent intervals to acne.
•Use the juice of raw papaya to relieve swelling acne.
•Make a paste of salt and vinegar and wash off after twenty to thirty
minutes.
•Rub fresh mint juice over acne.
•Make a paste of turmeric and vinegar and apply to acne. Rinse with
lukewarm water after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Drink wheat grass juice to prevent and cure acne.
•Apply a poultice of ground sesame seeds and water on acne to reduce
inflammation.
Complementary Treatment
•Acupuncture: Stagnant of Chi in the channels of the face is said to
be the cause of acne. Acupuncture performed on these points of the face
may help relieve acne.
•Homeopathy: For patients with pustules and blind boils, especially
on the face, neck, and back, may be helped by Kali brom. Selenium is
often used for acne sufferers with oily skin, blackheads, and pustules.
Conventional Treatment- These treatmens we do not recommend.
Medication: Conventional acne medications may be topical- applied directly
to the skin- or they may be systemic- taken internally. Medications
include benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid, steroids, antibiotics, oral
contraceptives, and isotretinoin (Accutane.)
Therapeutic Injections: In severe cases of acne where cysts form and
scars have developed, doctors have had some success with injecting steroids
directly into the cyst to resolve the cysts and diminish the appearance
of scars.
Surgery: In moderate to severe cases of acne, doctors may use surgery
to open up the blemishes and remove blackheads and whiteheads. Unlike
medication treatments, the effects of acne surgery are usually more
immediate.
For more information on acne remedies go to http://www.acne-answers.org.
About the Author
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical
director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development
team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products.
To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
|
