Description:

The term "acne" describes a range of imperfections brought on by sebum and dead skin cells clogging pores. There are several types of Acne vulgaris Whitehead: Also called a closed comedone, this is a non-inflammatory lesion. Whiteheads resemble tiny, elevated pimples that are either skin-colored or white. They appear when oils and skin cells clog a pore, staying beneath the skin's surface. Blackheads: Known medically as an open comedone, this lesion is non-inflammatory. When a clog made of oils and skin cells breaks free from a pore, blackheads appear. The plug turns dark brown or black when it comes into contact with oxygen. Pustules: Often referred to as a pimple, occurs when microbes within an obstructed pore cause a bacterial infection presenting with pus and inflammation. Papules: This is an inflammatory, pus-free lump that results from an obstruction. Papules frequently develop into pustules. Nodular acne: Larger, hard, inflammatory, and painful to the touch lumps, or nodules, are a symptom of severe acne. Far below the skin's surface is a pus-filled pocket. Nodular acne:  where the pus expands closer to the skin's surface, resulting in a larger and softer nodule.

Cause:

Male sex hormones known as androgens rise in the body throughout adolescence, causing oil-producing glands known as sebaceous glands to secrete copious amounts of sebum. Which is the most common cause of acne among teenagers. Causes in women include: Menstrual cycles Being pregnant Drugs for the thyroid Birth control tablets Polycystic ovarian syndrome Various other contributing factors of Acne are Consuming Carb rich foods Usage of Harsh skin care products like alcohol based toners, Astringents and other cosmetics Improper skin care routine Family history Secondary infections due to Dandruff in head Usage of Corticosteroids, epileptic and tuberculosis drugs

Symptoms:

You can be diagnosed as having Acne , if you present with Whiteheads - clogged, blocked pores Blackheads - clogged, open pores tiny, painful red pimples called papules Pustules - often known as pimples, are papules containing pus at the tips. Nodules - large, firm, painful lumps under the skin. Cystic lesions - painful, pus-filled tumours under the skin. Acne can be classified based on the no on the no of Blackhead / white heads and the inflammatory papules present on the skin surface Mild Acne : Less than 20 blackheads, whiteheads, and less than 15 inflammatory papules Moderate acne: if you have 15 to 50 inflammatory papules and pustules together with 20 to 100 whiteheads and/or blackheads. Severe Acne :More than 100 whiteheads or blackheads, more than 50 inflammatory papules and pustules, and more than five acne nodules are considered severe cases of acne

Ayurvadic Treatment:

Vamanam, Virechanam, Kashya vasti, Jaluka Vacharnam, Lepanam

Naturopathy Treatment:

Athapa snanam, Steam bath, Hip bath, Enema, Immersion bath ,