Acne

Acne is a skin disorder characterized by small pimples on face, back, and chest. It is very common among teenagers but it also affects adults to some extent. In teenagers acne is due to hormonal change and also due to clogging of oil in the skin pores. It is not a life threatening diseases but it leads to upsetting due to disfiguring of the face. It is more of a physiological disorder than a health issue.


Types of Acne:
1. Blackheads: They are small, yellowish-brown pimples on the skin, which contain watery fluid inside them.. They appear like nails when touched.
2. Acne Nodules: They are hump shaped, red colored pimples on the skin. They are much deep rooted into the skin than they appear to be and that’s why are considered severe than any other type.
3. Acne Papules: They are very small, red in color and appear like pinhead when touched. If squeezed they could leave a permanent spot on the skin.
4. Acne Cysts: They severely inflammate the skin and require immediate medical care so as to prevent infection.


Causes of Acne:
Acne is caused due to clogging of skin pores. Skin has hair follicles and sebaceous glands which secretes sebum which protects the skin, and prevent it from becoming dry, brittle and cracked by dehydration. During adolescence the sebum production is increased due to hormonal changes which clog the skin leading to pimples on the skin.


These pimples are also called blackheads which remain beneath the skin and clog the vital skin process. Therefore they must be treated properly and effective so as to prevent the infection from spreading to other areas.


Acne is sometimes also caused due to poor hygiene. Constipation may also contribute for the cause of this disease due to the liberation of certain toxins in blood stream.


Precautions for Acne:
1. Acne may be caused due to excessive oil intake. Therefore keep a check on oil intake.
2. Use of makeup and other chemicals on the affected skin may make the matter worse.
3. Check that the affected skin is not scarred or pricked or squeezed, otherwise the black spots on the skin may develop for the lifetime.
4. Drink plenty of  water and have a balanced diet full of vegetables and fruits.
5. Don't scratch or touch the acne with your hands as it may increase the infection and lead to scarring (permanent spots) on your face which will look ugly.
6. Rinse your skin regularly with fresh water.


Symptoms of Acne:
1. Development of papules, cysts, nodules, blackheads and whiteheads on the skin.
2. Elevation of the skin at certain places and formation of needle like bumps at that area.
3. Development of blisters, and reddishness on the skin, which is very itchy and painy.
4. Crushed and puffy skin with sometimes small leakage of watery fluid.




Home Made Remedies for Acne:


1. Mix Rose water with lemon juice and apply it on your face. After about half an hour or so, wash your face with fresh water. After regular treatment of 10-15 days you will see a considerable change in the number of acne or pimples on your face.
2. Before bathing take some lemon peels and rub them gently on your face. After some time wash your face with lukewarm water.
3. Mix Nutmeg Powder (Jaifal) with cow's milk and apply the pack on your skin. Let it dry for some time. Then rub it with your hands or peel it off. Lastly wash your face with lukewarm water and gently dry it with a clean dry towel. Trying this remedy 2-3 times a day will remove your acne in about a weeks time, leaving behind a glowing skin.
4. Applying olive oil (jaitun oil) regularly lowers the amount of acne from your face considerably. It also removes the scars left behind by acne, pimples and blackheads but keep in mind that it deepens your skins color.
5. Take some twigs of neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and crush them. You will get a juice which you should apply on your face to get immense relief from acne.