ACNE
ACNE
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In Ayurveda Acne has been described as “YAUVAN PIDIKA”.
Ayurveda can help you
Teenaged girl with acne
Introduction
Acne or yauvan pidika is one of the main problems being faced by young adults in relation to the beauty of their face .They spend lots of money on the treatment of acne vulgaris but all types of treatments being taken by them is superficial in nature but acne is curable only if it’s root cause is treated and this can be done with Ayurvedic treatment as acne vulgaris can be cured completely and permanently with Ayurvedic medicines.
DEFINATION
Acne is defined as inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin characterised by comedones,papules,pustules.
CAUSES OF ACNE VULGARIS
According to Ayurveda the Acne vulgaris ocuurs due to vitiation of vataj and kaphaj doshas and due to increase of raktaj and medhaj dhatus.Ayurveda believes that yauvan pidika is caused due to intake of improper diet and other internal factors.
1.Adhayashna-
Intake of food at very short intervals ,because of which new meal enters the body before the digestion of previous meal.
2.Virudhashana-
Intake of incompatible food such as fish with milk and curd with milk.
3.Vishamashana-
Intake of food against the requirements of the body such as intake of food when not hungry,fasting when hungry.
4.Intake of spicy,sugary and oily food can also cause yauvan pidika.
5.Womens who have menstrual problems can have yauvan pidika.
6.Stress,chronic constipation and acne are believed to contribute to acne.
7. Excessive thinking about sex in adolescence increases the secretion of hormones (testosterone) due to which medha dhatu increases which gives rise to acne.
8.Deficiency of vitamin A can also cause acne.
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SYMPTOMS
1.Lesions of acne are limited to face,shoulders,upper chest and back.
2.Skin often remains greasy.
3. The basic lesion in acne is called a comedo and is an enlarged hair follicle plugged with oil and bacteria. When the comedo stays below the skin it is called a whitehead. When it reaches the surface of the skin and opens up it is called a blackhead
4.Papules (small inflamed lesions that look like pink bumps on the skin), pustules (pimples), nodules (large, sore, solid lesions deep in the skin) and cysts (deep, inflamed, pus-filled lesions) are other types of acne lesions.
5.Cysts can cause serious scaring and deformity.
DIET IN ACNE (YAUVAN PIDIKA)
1.You should eat warm i.e., snigdha (unctuous) food in proper quantity
2.Second meal should always be taken after first meal gets digested.
3.Don’t eat too fast or to slow, chew your food many times
4.Have meal at a pleasant place.
5.Avoid hot (ushna), spicy, oily, fried and pungent food
6.Avoid junk food fast food and outside food.
7.Take green leafy vegetables in plenty with proper washing and cleaning, it will form bulk of the stool you pass and will give you relief from constipation.
8.Take sufficient amount of water, liquid juice etc., which will reduce dryness of intestine and will drain out wastes from your blood through urine. Fruit juice such as grapes, lemon etc., is recommended.
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TREATMENT OF ACNE (YAUVAN PIDIKA)
Ayurveda cures acne(yauvan pidika) with long lasting results , these results are achieved by intake of nutritious and balanced diet as advised by ancient ayurvedic acharyas in ancient ayurvedic literature.
Herbs usefull in treatment of acne are
1. Correction of diet and regular exercise is necessary to regain regular bowel habits
2Mild laxatives can be given to prevent constipation.
3Make the paste of lodhra, dhanyaka and vacha with water and then apply it on your face..
4.Apply jamun seeds rubbed with water on pimples this will reduce the growth of pimples.
5. Paste of lodhra,dhania and vach applied on face for seven days gives good results.
Commonly used herbs
o Aloevera
o Arjuna
o Badaam
o Chandana
o Gulab
o Haldi
SELF CARE TIPS
If you have acne, clean your skin gently but thoroughly with soap and water, removing all dirt or make-up. Wash as often as needed to control oil, at least daily and after exercising. Use a clean washcloth every day to prevent bacterial infection. Shampoo hair daily when possible, using a dandruff shampoo if necessary. Comb or pull hair back to keep hair out of the face. Don’t squeeze, scratch, pick, or rub lesions because these activities can increase skin damage. Don’t rest your face on your hands. This irritates the skin of the face. Unlike other conditions, acne treatment usually requires 6 to 8 weeks before improvement is noted. Be patient!
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