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ACNE:-It is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands (the oil-secreting glands) and the hair follicles. It is characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and pustules. Scarring is common and is usually associated with an oily discharge.

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CAUSE:

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  • Heredity

  • Hormonal imbalance esp. during puberty

  • Hygiene

  • Improper diet

  • Stress

  • Bacterial infection.

  • Drugs like corticosteroids

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SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

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• Pain in acne.
• Itching.
• Pus or oily discharge.
• White heads / black head formation.
• Scarring.

CONSULT PHYSICIAN

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• If your acne does not respond in 2-3 months following the advice listed above see your physician.
• Consult your physician if your acne is infected and there is pus like discharge.
• Consult your physician immediately if you are not sure if it is acne or any other skin eruption.

DO's

• Wash your face frequently, at least 5 times a day, taking care that it does not become too dry.
• Use non-greasy make-up or if possible do not apply cosmetics.
• Use natural cleansers than chemical preparations:
– Wash face with gram flour (channa) and little turmeric in it.
– Massage skin with fresh cucumber, it gives a cooling effect on the skin.
– You can massage your face with fresh fruits also.
• You can take facial steam to reduce inflammation and infection for not more than 15 minutes and once a fortnight.
• Practice yoga – It will help make your circulation better.

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DONT's

• Avoid fats and oily food.
• Avoid chocolate, ice-cream, butter, cakes, white bread, sweets, and fried food.
• Limit intake of non-vegetarian food.
• Do not break your pimples, it will lead to secondary infections.
• Do not use scented soaps and chemicals on your face.

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CONSUME:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Drink plenty of fruit juice, coconut water.
• Eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
• Increase intake of fiber in your diet - Whole grains, bran, oat, green leafy vegetables, raw vegetables, salads, dried fruits, and fresh fruits.
• Eat whole grains rather than refined flour.
• Possibly eat boiled or lightly cooked food, not highly seasoned food.
• Increase intake of zinc in diet:
– Shellfish, beef and other red meats, eggs, and seafood, beef, pork, chicken (dark meat), turkey (dark meat), milk and milk products, nuts, sea plants especially Japanese sea plants.
• Consume diet rich in Vitamin A:
– Liver oils of fish, egg, milk and milk products, meat, fish, kidney, and liver.
– Yellow orange-colored fruits and vegetables; and Green leafy vegetables are a good source of - carotene.
• Consume food rich in Vitamin C:
– Milk and milk products, citrus fruits, green vegetables.
– Fruits and vegetables when fresh have a maximum of vitamin C.
• Increase intake of Vitamin E.
– Wheat germ, whole grain, corns, cereals, pulses, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, olives.
– Oilseeds and vegetable oils. You can take vitamin E supplements of 22.5 IU (15 milligrams) for adults.
• Replace other oils by sunflower oil for cooking as it is the richest source of vitamin E.
• Add little turmeric to your food; it is beneficial for your skin.

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