Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells which causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms.

Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, nodules all are types of acne. Acne is most common in teenagers and young adults.

Symptoms

The symptoms of acne are:

• Small, red tender bumps
• Whiteheads
• Blackheads
• Pimples
• Large, painful, solid lumps under skin
• Painful, pus filled lumps under skin

Acne signs vary depending upon the severity of the condition.

Does homeopathy have treatment for acne?

Homeopathy is most effective in treatment of acne as it provides long term cure and prevention of acne formation by removing the root cause of acne by removing its symptoms and signs. The process of treating acne may take long time but it gives assurance of removing it from the roots.

Homeopathy treatment regulates the hormonal changes for functioning of hormonal glands properly, boosts immune system so that the infection cannot occur again. Homeopathy addresses the permanent solution in case of acne.

Duration of homeopathic treatment

If the treatment is started initially the effect of the medicine will be observed in a month but to prevent reoccurrence of boils and for the complete cure it takes around 11 to 12 months. The time period of the treatment varies from patient to patient.

Causes

The main cause of acne are sebum production (excess oil), hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells, bacteria and inflammation.

Other causes are:

• Hormonal changes
• Medications
• Diet
• Stress

The risk factors for acne are:

• Teenagers
• Hormonal changes
• Family history
• Greasy or oily substances
• Friction or pressure on skin

Conventional treatment

• Anti-inflammatory
• Vitamin A derivative
• Antibiotics
• Antiseptics

Homeopathic medicines for acne

• Calcarea sulph
• Pulsatilla
• Sulphur iodatum
• Silicea
• Calendula gel
• Hepar sulph
• Calcarea carb