ACNE-INTRODUCTION, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND AYURVEDIC TREATMENT AND HOME REMEDIES

Ayurvedic medicine (“Ayurveda” for short) is one of the world's oldest holistic (“whole-body”) healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India.

The age-old methodologies of Ayurveda go beyond conventional approaches to find an answer to acne and treat it from its roots rather than just topical treatment.



Acne is one of the most common skin diseases that is first indicated by the presence of pimples on the skin. To improve this condition, it is vital to first understand what acne is.

Causes- The primary cause is impairment of Agni which leads to the Imbalance of all the three doshas, predominantly the Pitta dosha, which further vitiates the rakta and meda dhatus (blood and fat tissues). Vitiated doshas produce toxins that block the Srotas (Microscopic channels) of the affected areas leading to pimple formation. The condition of acne can also be aggravated by excessive intake of oily, spicy, salty and sour foods, Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Even if the Scalp has more Oil and that can lead to Acne and Pimples. 

The sebaceous gland in the skin is responsible for the oily substance - sebum - which lubricates the skin. Acne is a condition that affects these oil glands and skin follicles. These glands are concentrated towards the face, upper neck, and chest areas which are most affected by acne.



Four main factors cause acne:

Excess oil (sebum) production

Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells



Bacteria

Inflammation

Certain things may trigger or worsen acne:

Hormonal changes

Certain medications

Diet

Stress

Cosmetics

Symptoms

Acne signs vary depending on the severity of your condition:

Whiteheads (closed plugged pores)

Blackheads (open plugged pores)

Small red, tender bumps (papules)

Pimples (pustules), which are papules with pus at their tips

Large, solid, painful lumps under the skin (nodules)

Painful, pus-filled lumps under the skin (cystic lesions)

TREATMENT-

Like with other diseases, Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to treating Acne. It does not just treat the superficial symptoms but goes to the root and treats it there.

Following Ayurvedic Formulations & Panchkarma Therapies Which are Very Beneficial for Skin Health like-

1.Mahamanjistha Kwath

2.Khadiraristha

3.Maha Sudarshanachurna

4.ChandraprabhaVati

5.ArogyavardhiniVati

6.Kaishore Guggul

7.Neem Juice

8.Aloevera & Karela juice & many others

Panchkarma treatment is a very renowned tool to cure many big problems.

For skin-related issues, Panchkarma has many therapies for skin protection and treatment like:

1.Virechan (very effective for skin)

2.Vaman

3.Swedan

4.Basti

5.Udvartan( scrub)

6.Herbal face pack and

7.Potli massage

Home remedies –

1) Apply turmeric powder on skin diseases having secretions.

2) Apply turmeric paste in water / milk on skin disease having redness, itching.

3) Apply paste of neem leaves on affected part specially having infections & itching.

4) Apply sandlewood paste on the skin having red coloured rash / burning sensation

5) Apply fine cumin seed powder on the skin having itching & excessive sweating.

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