PIMPLES / ACNE TREATMENT

Acne is a skin disease caused by changes in the pilo sebaceous units(the unit consists of the hair shaft, the hair follicle, the sebaceous gland which makes sebum, and the erector pili muscle which causes hair to stand up when it contracts) of a person. It usually strikes during adolescence but rarely continues till adulthood.

Commonly referred to as pimples, blemishes, spots and zits, acne lesions generally occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. It may range from being mild and moderate to a severe form. While an increase in sex hormones, during puberty, is the leading cause for acne, there are other factors as well that add to its occurrence.

The contraceptive pill can improve acne for some, but worsen for others, depending on the balance of estrogen and progesterone in the brand of the pill.

CAUSES

Vitamin deficiency

Over-activity of sebaceous glands

Follicle fallout

Bacterial infection

Inflammation

Sluggish liver

Alcohol

Hereditary factors

Taking too much stress

Misuse of drugs

Hormonal imbalances

Glucose intolerance

Smoking

Essential fatty acid deficiency Foods like pizza, chocolate, and fried items

Cosmetics that are pore-clogging Pressure from helmets, chinstraps, collars, suspenders, etc…

Exposure to industrial products, like cutting oils.

Environmental irritants, such as polluted air and high humidity.

Squeezing or picking at blemishes Hard scrubbing of the skin.

Change of hormonal levels in women, mainly before, during and after menses.

Congested colon and constipation Food allergies and food sensitivities, especially to milk.

Medications that contain bromides, iodides or steroids

SYMPTOMS

Greasy skin

Blackheads

Cysts

Scars

Nodules

Papules

Whiteheads

Red or yellow spots (pustules)

Deep, inflamed lesions.
Pimples on the face and upper torso.

FOODS TO AVOID
Butter

Cheese

Chips

Coffee

Cookies

Cream

Deep fried food

Pasta

Pork

Processed grains

Red meat

Sausage

Soya sauce

Sugary and carbonated

Ice cream

Liver

Tea

Vinegar

White breads

FOODS TO EAT

Apricots fresh or dried

Avocado

Cantaloupe melon

Carrots

Cherries

Egg

Flaxseed

Grapefruit

Green tea

Guava

Lean red meat

Mango

Multi-Grain Breads

Oatmeal

Oranges

Plantain

Pomegranate

Salmon

Skim or 1% milk

Walnut

Watermelon

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HOW TO PREVENT ACNE & PIMPLES?

Now that those acne and pimples are on your face, treating them is your only option. Follow above said dietary management.

However, you need not panic. They do seem scary, but there are a variety of effective treatments that help keep acne and pimples under control.