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2007-10-21 09:33:20 · 8 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Beauty & Style Skin & Body Other - Skin & Body

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Acne (Pimples)

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by skin eruptions around hair follicles. Localized skin inflammation as a result of over activity of oil (sebaceous) glands at the base of hair follicles. Acne happens when the oil glands are stimulated by hormones that are produced in the adrenal glands of both males and females. Bacteria, live in everyone’s skin, but generally mind their own business. In acne, however, they feast on this oil, multiply, and cause the surrounding tissues to become inflamed. This inflammation, depending on its location, can take the form of a superficial pastule (contains pus), a papule (pimple), or a deeper cyst. Much can be done, however, to treat acne.

Acne being associated often with adolescence is termed as 'Yuvanapidika' in Ayurveda. Vitiation of Pitta and Kapha are generally involved in the outburst of pimples. Acne due to a Pitta vitiation are generally red, soft, small and tend to be aggravated in hot weather. On the other hand, in a Kapha type, the lesions are pale, hard, fairly large, have an oily secretion and tend to aggravate in cold weather.

Stress, tension, pollution and chemicals are also among the major causes that aggravates Pitta dosha and result in acne, boils, pimples and rashes.

Symptoms:

* Skin rash or lesion on the face, truck (chest) neck, back, or other area
* Comedones (whiteheads or blackheads)
* Pustules
* Cysts
* Papules
* Nodules
* Redness (erythema) of the skin lesions or skin around a lesion
* Inflammation around the skin eruptions
* Crusting of skin eruptions
* Scarring of the skin.

Complications:

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Cysts
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Skin abscess
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Permanent facial scars
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Keloids
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Changes in skin color
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Psychological damage to self-esteem, confidence, personality, social life
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Side effects of other medications.

Precautions:

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Clean the skin gently but thoroughly with soap and water, removing all dirt or make-up. Wash as often as needed to control oil, at least daily and after exercising.
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Shampoo hair daily when possible. Use a dandruff shampoo if necessary.
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Comb or pull hair back to keep hair out of the face.
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Don't squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub lesions. These activities can increase skin damage. Wash your hands before and after caring for skin lesions to reduce the chance of infection.
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Don't rest your face on your hands. This irritates the skin of the face.
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Identify and avoid anything that aggravates acne. Though no substance is proven to cause acne in everyone, your triggers may include foods, lotions, make-up, and so on. Avoid greasy cosmetics or creams, which can aggravate acne.

Herbs which are useful in Acne & Pimple:

Neem (Azadirachta indica):

The leaves, applied externally, are very useful in skin diseases. They can be used either as a poultice, decoction or liniment. It works as an antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It is effective in treating eczema, ringworm, boils, chronic ulcers, eruptions of smallpox, syphilitic sores and acne. Traditional methods include crushing the leaves into a paste and applying directly to wounds, ulcers or skin diseases.


Sandalwood (Santalum album):

An emulsion or a paste of the wood is a cooling dressing in inflammatory and erruptive skin diseases such as erysipelas, an inflammatory disease of the face and prurigo, an itchy eruption. The oil is useful for scabies too. This oil mixed with twice its quantity of mustard oil is used for removing pimples. In summer, regular application of sandalwood paste on the body, especially for children has a refreshing effect, which heals any tiny infected spots.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum):

A paste of cinnamon powder prepared with a few drops of fresh lime juice can be applied over pimples and blackheads with beneficial results.



Coriander (Corriandrum sativum):

A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is an effective remedy for pimples, blackheads and dry skin. The mixture should be applied to the face, after washing it thoroughly, every night before retiring.


Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum):

A paste of the fresh leaves applied on the face every night before going to bed and washed with warm water, prevents one from getting pimples, blackheads, dryness of face and early appearance of wrinkles. It also improves complexion and makes one look years younger.


Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia):

Giloy is a Tridoshic Herb. The actual indications of Giloy, whose Sanskrit name ‘Amrit’ means ‘Ambrosia’. Giloy is useful in treating fever, gout, jaundice, torpidity of the liver, skin diseases, secondary syphilis, rheumatism, constipation, tuberculosis, and leprosy. It is a blood purifier.

Manjishtha (Rubia cordofolia):

It is found Effective in scabies, acne, pimples, boils and eczema. For Acne, Pimples Boils, Eczema: Apply an amalgamation of Indian madder with red sandalwood powder, turmeric, kuth and fuller's earth (multani mitti) on the affected area.





Home Remedies
Mix the paste of tender neem leaves with turmeric and apply on the affected area, it helps to soothe the acne.

A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk is very good. A paste of nutmeg and water is also beneficial.

Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally (Do not take internally if pregnant) or applied externally to the skin. Dosage: Twice a day.

Before going to bed, wash the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1-Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder.

For pimples, apply a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour.

A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed prevents pimples.

Diet :

Acne is not caused by the foods you eat. Dermatologists have differing opinions on the importance of your diet in the management of acne. One thing is certain; a strict diet by itself will not clear your skin. On the other hand, if certain foods seem to make your acne worse, then try to avoid them. It is always important to eat a well balanced diet.


Life Style :

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Apply crushed orange peel or paste of fenugreek or a mixed paste of sandalwood & turmeric on affected area.
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Wash your face with lukewarm water, with a Neem based soap thrice a day.


Ayurvedic supplements:

Neem Guard capsules
Surakta Tablets
Neem Guard herbal face pack

2007-10-21 19:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by sagarukin 4 · 0 0

If you get the occasional spot try putting one drop of Tea Tree oil on a cotton bud and then press the spot with the bud for one second. The oil will dry the area so its best to only do this two or three times a day for a couple of days.

There are alot of products out there that contain tea tree oil check its 100% essential oil. Tea tree is anti bacterial amongst other things and will help.Body shop do are whole skin care range.

If you have any adverse reactions stop using the oil.

Do not squeeze the spot, you will damage the surrounding area and it will take even longer to heal.

With all the scientific research in this day and age you would expect spots to be a thing of the past!!

2007-10-21 09:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

it depends on your skin type. i have combination skin. i rarely get pimples but if i do...it's HUGE! this is what i do...and it's gone in like 2 days.

Wash your face w/ a good facial cleanser and then put on some facial moisturizer.
FIRST OF ALL...if it's swollen...don't pick at it...just use some good concealer.

BUT, If it has white/ yellowish puss...then pop it, but stop if blood starts to come out.

So after you popped it...put some acne treatment on it (it doesn't really matter what kind, but I use Neutrogena.)

Then, after the acne treatment put some vitamin e over the popped pimple.

(Do this in the morning when you wake up, in the middle of the day, and before you go to bed)

AT NIGHT: After you put on the acne treatment and vitamin e that put some toothpaste over it so everything will harden. (I use Crest)

Do this...for 2 days and you're pimple will be GONE! :)

2007-10-21 11:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by bellissima 1 · 0 0

well first you need to know what skin type you are; dry skin,combination skin, or normal skin. I would then try to keep my face as clean as possible so buy a face cleanser that you think will work for you but make sure you know what skin type you are to not make the matters worse like for instance if you got a product that was for sensitive skin you would over dry your face if you were a normal skin type. Also if your an athlete wash your face with a cleaner after work outs don't let the sweat stay on too long. good luck hope this helped

2007-10-21 09:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by big papy 3 · 0 0

Using an astringent works for me. I buy it at a dollar store for like 1.50 and it has salysilic acid in it. After you washyour face with a gentle cleanser, put some on a cottonball and wipe it over your face to deep clean. Use twice a day or more, unless you have sensitive skin. You can also use it if your in a rush or lazy. You can skip the wash and just use it. It works as fast as Proactive for me (2 weeks or less) but try to clean your face as well.

2007-10-21 09:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1. Dont touch them
2. Drink lots of water
3. Avoid oily food and stay stress free
4. Wash ur face with a good face wash twice a day
5. Eat fruits and green veggies

2007-10-24 17:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by Wonder Girl 2 · 0 0

* Swab face with camphor lotion on pimples daily. Wash off with medicated soap and lukewarm water.
* Grind mint leaves to extract pure juice. Apply generously and allow it to dry, before washing off.
* Sandal wood ground to a paste using undiluted cucumber juice may be used.
* One tablespoon of gram flour, half teaspoon of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of neem juice and enough milk to ‘make a smooth consistency. Leave on for twenty minutes before washing off.
* Pimples can vanish overnight if you dot a little starch paste on the pimple at bedtime.

2007-10-21 22:13:05 · answer #7 · answered by Divya K 4 · 0 0

pimples is very one of the bad dieses beacause it is makes a very poor look of our face in specialy ladies and girls and it comes reasons of applying ever facial creams and oils and etc.. whenever did not set our face it is make a dieses example pimples and blind colour and etc..
how to protect this? avoid all applying creams and oils another one reason of hot body so every one should take oil bath on every week.

2007-10-21 20:12:57 · answer #8 · answered by naveen kumar k 1 · 0 0

You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as a simple home remedy with great results. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/

2007-10-22 04:59:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Go to the Dermotologist because they give you cream & tips that ACTUALLY work

There you go.

Simple!

2007-10-21 09:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by A$,! 3 · 0 0

Early to bed and early to rise!

2007-10-21 10:16:18 · answer #11 · answered by Saurav Arya 2 · 0 0

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