ACNE AID TABLETS -75TABS

Description

Acne or Acne vulgaris commonly known as ‘Pimples’, is a skin condition caused by over activity of the glands that secrete oily substances on to the skin mostly on face, chest and shoulders. Around three-quarters of all teenagers and young adults suffer from acne. However, men and women in their 30’s and 40’s can also suffer.Acne is characterised by the presence of black-heads, pustules with a depressed centre, whiteheads (comedones), inflamed spots (papules) and increased production of sebum (an oily secretion made by the skin) which leads to clogged pores.

Several factors are involved in the development of Acne:

• Central to this are the sex hormones, which are produced at puberty. The male hormone testosterone found naturally in men as well as in women triggers the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, making the skin greasier.
• Excess of sebum can clog the area around a hair follicle and the opening through the skin. Bacteria can thrive within the blocked pore causing inflammation, redness and swelling of a spot. In severe condition, the pocket of inflammation within a pore can rupture causing damage to the skin that can result in scarring.
• Drugs such as certain steroid tablets and some beauty products that block the pores can contribute to acne.
• Family history of allergy or allergy to some foods may lead to acne.

WARNING: PATIENTS ALREADY TAKING ALLOPATHIC MEDICINES PARTICULARLY STEROIDS SHOULD NOT DISCONTINUE THEM ABRUPTLY, BUT SHOULD GRADUALLY TAPER THEM OFF WITH CONSENT FROM THE DOCTOR.

ADVICE

• Take nutritious diet.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid compulsive scrubbing of pimples which may actually worsen the acne.
• Avoid application of cosmetics, creams and lotions.
• Avoid fatty food like chocolates, nuts, cheese, ice-creams, butter, milk etc. which tend to increase the activity of sebaceous glands.

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