Best homeopathic medicines for acne, types, causes, symptoms
A common skin condition that occurs when follicles in our skin are plugged with dead cells and oily secretions. These are known as acne, pimples, or maybe blackheads and whiteheads. Acne is usually small holes or pores that are filled with oily secretions, dead cells, or bacteria. This is a common skin condition in all ages, especially in teenagers. This acne is temporary or permanent. It takes a lot of time to recover the skin. In this blog, we will discuss homeopathic medicines for acne.
These are not harmful or cause any serious health issues. But still, these are painful and cause psychological issues. If these are treated well or properly this may lead to serious health conditions. Acne also affects someone’s self-confidence and causes depression and anxiety. Mostly acne is treatable by using different methods. There are a lot of treatments present to cire acne but homeopathy is the best choice of all. These are safe without affecting your skin.
Types of Acne:
Acne has a number of different types according to pimples types. Some common types are the following:
- Whiteheads: These are also known as closed comedones. These are formed under the skin in the form of raised bumps. whiteheads are usually flesh appearance.
- Blackheads: These are also known as open comedones: These are formed open and on the surface of the skin. Blackheads are usually darker colored.
- Papules acne: These are also known as infected or inflammatory hair follicles. These are raised and small bumps that are red in color.
- Pustules Acne: This acne has tips filled with pus. Pustules acnes are small pimples that are red in appearance.
Causes of acne:
Acne appears on that part where sebaceous glands are active and secret oily secretions such as o face, chest, forehead shoulder, etc. Basically, our hair follicles are combined with these glands. There are a number of causes that may lead to ance. The main four causes are the following:
- High oil secretion from sebaceous glands
- Skin infections, bacteria, allergies, and dead skin cells
- Exessive itching and inflammation
- Hormonal imbalance
- Unhealthy and poor diet
- Some medications such as lithium, corticosteroids, etc
- Environmental changes
- Psychological issues such as stress, depression, etc
Symptoms of acne:
Acne is first formed under the skin that is known as a whitehead. Then these are bumped out from the skin and darkened due to air and are known as blackheads. Some common symptoms of acne are the following:
- Whiteheads
- Blackheads
- Small red pimples
- Tender bumps with yellowish colored tips
- Pimples filled with pus that stained in blood
- Painful growth on the skin
- Cystic lesions
Best homeopathic medicines for acne
Homeopathic medicines for acne are the best natural remedies. They are safe to use without any toxic side effects. They can treat the disease from their roots. Homeopathic remedies for acne are the best solution to give the best results. These are natural and safe.
Some best homeopathic medicines for acne are Psorinum, Kali Bromatum and Nux Vomica, Hepar Sulph and Calcarea Sulphurica, Antimonium Crudum, and Natrum Mur, Silicea, Sulphur, Bovista Lycoperdon, Pulsatilla Nigricans, and Berberis Aquifolium.
Psorinum:
Psorinum is one of the best homeopathic medicine to treat almost all kinds of acne. This may include indurated acne, pustular acne, or simple acne. This is also helpful for all types of skin such as oily or dry skin. It is used to decrease oil secretion that is produced from the sebaceous gland’s secret sebum. This is one of the main causes of acne. Psorinum is also recommended when acne is caused due to food such as chocolate, meat, or fatty products.
Kali Bromatum and Nux Vomica:
Kali Bromatum and Nux Vomica are prescribed to treat acne on the shoulder, face, and chest. These usually occur due to gastric problems. Kali Bromatum is also helpful to treat acne with intense itching and pain. It is useful to treat both indurated and simplex acne. This is mostly recommended for bluish-red pimples and acne scars. Nux Vomica is especially helpful when a person examines acne due to gastric problems. This may include indigestion or constipation or indigestion.
Hepar Sulph and Calcarea Sulphurica:
Hepar Sulph and Calcarea Sulphurica both are highly recommended to treat pustular acne. This acne is small, red pimples that contain pus cells stained with blood. Hepar Sulph is useful when acne causes intense pain and acne oozes out from pimples. This is especially recommended for teenagers. Calcarea Sulphurica is mostly useful for pus cells of yellow color.
Antimonium Crudum and Natrum Mur:
Antimonium Crudum and Natrum Mur are mostly recommended to treat acne on the cheeks. These homeopathic medicines are the best remedies for a speedy recovery. Antimonium Crudum is especially helpful to treat pustular and papular acne. This is useful for intense pain with a burning sensation due to acne. Natrum Mur is recommended for acne on cheeks that are oily and cause itching. This is especially used for acne due to anemia.
Silicea and Sulphur:
Sulfur and Silica are recommended to treat acne due to dirty skin. This acne causes intense itching with pain and a burning sensation. Sulfur is also useful for ance are worsen due to itching and scratching. This type of acne worsens in a warm environment. This is also used when acne appears due to any medication. Silicea is helpful to treat acne on the forehead. This is especially recommended to treat pustular acne or maybe cystic acne. This may cause intense itching and sweat due to acne.
Bovista Lycoperdon:
Bovista Lycoperdon is mostly recommended to treat acne due to make-up. This is caused due to usage of different cosmetic products. This is used for papular acne. This condition may lead to intense itching with pain and swelling of the cheeks.
Pulsatilla Nigricans:
Pulsatilla Nigricans is prescribed to treat acne in females due to menstruation cycles issues. This acne especially appears in young girls during their puberty stage. These may worsen while eating fatty food.
Berberis Aquifolium:
Berberis Aquifolium is indicated to treat acne that lasts with ugly scars. This is the best recommendation to heal acne scars in an effective way. This is also used for a speedy recovery.
Conclusion:
Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce acne. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.