Most common problem, lesions are mainly on the face but also found on back, chest and shoulders. Picture can be as follows:
1) Dilated follicles with central dark horny plugs – black heads
2) Small follicular papules with inflammation (red papules)
3) Small follicular papules without inflammation (white heads)
4) Pustules with collection of pus
5) Cysts
Facts about Acne Vulgaris
1) More common in males
2) Onset during puberty
Causes of Acne Vulgaris
1) Hormonal imbalance – Androgens
2) Bacteria – Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus albus
3) Corticosteroids, machine oils, coal tar derivatives, chlorinated hydrocarbons, cosmetics, pomades, over washing and repetitive rubbing
Therapeutic approach
1) reduce sugar intake
2) eliminate transaturated & high fat food
3) limit foods in iodine
4) Vit-E is recommended in Acne patients*
5) pyridoxine helpful for women with premenstrual acne due to effect on steroid hormone metabolism*
6) pantothenic acid – regular intake cures acne*
7) early morning sunrays are immunomodulators
8) stop refined food
Ayurveda approach
PITTA & KAPHA doshas are predominantly involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. Ayurvedic treatmant can completely cure this disease / problem. Ayurvedic treatment is highly recommended for this disease for a permanent cure.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
1) Dilated follicles with central dark horny plugs – black heads
2) Small follicular papules with inflammation (red papules)
3) Small follicular papules without inflammation (white heads)
4) Pustules with collection of pus
5) Cysts
Facts about Acne Vulgaris
1) More common in males
2) Onset during puberty
Causes of Acne Vulgaris
1) Hormonal imbalance – Androgens
2) Bacteria – Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus albus
3) Corticosteroids, machine oils, coal tar derivatives, chlorinated hydrocarbons, cosmetics, pomades, over washing and repetitive rubbing
Therapeutic approach
1) reduce sugar intake
2) eliminate transaturated & high fat food
3) limit foods in iodine
4) Vit-E is recommended in Acne patients*
5) pyridoxine helpful for women with premenstrual acne due to effect on steroid hormone metabolism*
6) pantothenic acid – regular intake cures acne*
7) early morning sunrays are immunomodulators
8) stop refined food
Ayurveda approach
PITTA & KAPHA doshas are predominantly involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. Ayurvedic treatmant can completely cure this disease / problem. Ayurvedic treatment is highly recommended for this disease for a permanent cure.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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