''TREATMENT of ACNE''. Review on Getting Rid of Pimples / Acne

Pimples on face are generally called  ACNE;.so called small skin eruptions by some. But here as a doctor I will label it as “Acne Vulgaris”.it encompasses whiteheads;blackheads and raised semisolid red marks.ACNE VULGARIS can  erupt at any age(not necessarily teenage years); and can come on face; also back; chest; neck and shoulders!

CAUSES-  Sebaceous glands beneath skin hair follicles secrete too much sebum;it blocks the glands;causes PIMPLES!It there is rupture because of more pressure; it breaks;and causes local infection;(more difficult to treat).

1)Most of time it is because of HORMONAL changes; mostly in boys.

2)In  females “menstrual periods or pregnancy” can cause these.

3)EMOTIONAL stress; Mood swing etc.

4)Certain medications like oral contraceptives;Steroids.

5)Certain doctors still blame chocolates; oily  food;  Colas.

All are requested to consult a doctor/dermatologist/comotologist rather than doing SELF MEDICATION(generally what happens everywhere).I have divided treatment of it in three parts; all of which are equally important.

I) LOCAL APPLICATION;PRECAUTION-Face or affected areas should be washed frequently with  luke  warm water using “SULPHUR” soap. After washing face; dry it under fan; do not wipe it with towel or tissue papers! If it doe not get dried easily mop it but do not wipe! If you have long nails; do not touch acne. There are many creams/gel for acne. Retino-A; Oxy-5; and many more; but important thing is that you must control infection by Antibiotics before application of any cream/gel!

II) Avoid COMETICS till you are cured or use “NONCOMEDOGENIC” or OIL-FREE cosmetics.Donot touch; prick; or scratch!

III) BALANCED DIET with VITAMINS;Minerals—

You should have BALANCED DIET. Lot of fruits; Raw salads; Soups; Butter milk; coco nut water; and you are supposed to drink 2 litres of water(in humid; hot climate like in BOMBAY).

There are certain vitamins which help in treating Acne.

• 1)Vitamin-A; like Scerobion;Arovit);it controls SEBUM!

2)Vitamin B6-(not more than 50 mgm.)

3)Vitamin-C- 500 mgm. is sufficient.(donot take more)

4)ZINC-  15-20 mgm of Zinc( which is generally available wit B-

Complex capsules(like Cobadex-z)

5)Primrose(Simrose) Oil-1000 mgm daily.Always buy with vitamin E.

DR. SHAFIQUE PATHAN