Homeopathic Treatment for Acne / Pimples

• Blackheads: Open bumps on the skin that fill with excess oil and dead skin. They look as if dirt has been deposited in the bump, but the dark spots are actually caused by an irregular light reflection off the clogged follicle. 
• Whiteheads: Bumps that remain closed by oil and dead skin.
• Papules: Small red or pink bumps that become inflamed.
• Pustules: Pimples containing pus. They look like whiteheads surrounded by red rings. They can cause scarring if picked or scratched.
• Fungal acne: This type occurs when an excess of yeast develops in the hair follicles. They can become itchy and inflamed.
• Nodules: Solid pimples that are deep in your skin. They are large and painful. 
• Cysts: Pus-filled pimples. These can cause scars. 

All of these forms of acne can affect your self-esteem. It’s best to seek help from your healthcare provider early so they can help determine the best treatment option(s) for you.

Causes of 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. Androgens are hormones that increase in boys and girls during puberty and cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum. Hormone changes during midlife, particularly in women, can lead to breakouts too.  
• Certain medications. Examples include drugs containing corticosteroids, testosterone or lithium.   
• Diet. Studies indicate that consuming certain foods — including carbohydrate-rich foods, such as bread, bagels and chips — may worsen acne. Further study is needed to examine whether people with acne would benefit from following specific dietary restrictions.
• Stress. Stress doesn't cause acne, but if you have acne already, stress may make it worse.

Dr. Patel's Homeopathy Treatment for Acne:

Homeopathic medicines have shown a good response in treating acne or pimples and in preventing them from recurring. These medicines work by stimulating the body’s own healing process and enhancing the body’s self-recovering capacity. Homeopathy treats the disease at the root level without suppressing the disease and restores the deviated immunity back to normal.