By Shodhanam Kerala Panchakarma Ayurveda, Ayurveda Acne is a long-term disease which is caused due to the clogging of hair follicles due to dead skin cells. Its main characteristic feature is the emergence of pimples, blackheads, etc. In Ayurveda, the condition is known as Youvana Pidaka (Youvana means youth and pidaka means…
Ayurvedic Treatment For Acne!
By Dr. Vikas M Mahajan,Ayurveda Acne is a long-term skin disease that is caused because of the clogging of hair follicles due to dead skin cells. Its main characteristic is the breakouts of pimples, blackheads, etc. The types of acne include: Blackheads: These are visible clearly, black and occur on the skin’s…
Know Everything About Acne And Its Treatment!!
By Dr. Vijay Kakkar , Dermatology There are many treatments available for acne; it usually depends on the type of acne you are affected with. The types of acne are whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cystic lesions. The medications treat acne as: They kill the acne causing bacteria (propionibacterium acnes). They reduce the excess…
Know Everything About Acne!!
By Dr. S Radhakrishnan Nair , Cosmetic Physician Acne is one of the most common skin problems. As many as one in two people suffer from the condition, acne vulgaris is the most common type followed by acne rosacea and the more severe acne conglobate. More boys than girls suffer from…
10 Most Effective Ways of Using Neem!
By Dr. Mayur Surana, Ayurveda Neem, which is scientifically known as Azadirachta indica, has been used extensively in ayurvedic medicines since ancient times. Several parts of the plant such as the root, stem bark, flower, seed, leaves and seed oil have been found to possess medicinal properties. 1. It is believed…
Acne: Ayurvedic Treatment To Get Rid Of It!
By Jiva Ayurveda, Ayurveda Acne is a long-term skin disease that is caused because of the clogging of hair follicles due to dead skin cells. Its main characteristic is the breakouts of pimples, blackheads, etc. The types of acne include: Blackheads: These are visible clearly, black and occur on the skin’s surface. Whiteheads: These…
Does Spicy Food Cause Acne?
By Dr Aman Sharma , Dermatology Truth be told, the food itself typically doesn’t cause acne, but the side effects of eating spicy foods like hot peppers certainly increase the chances of a breakout occurring. That’s especially true if you’re not used to eating spicy foods. Hence, acne is not caused by…
Medications to treat acne
By Dr. Akhilendra Singh , Dermatology Sometimes people in their teen age suffer from the eruption of spots on their faces. This is known as Acne, which is primarily a hormonal condition. Medicines can help manage the severity and frequency of acne outbreaks. A number of medicines are available. Your treatment will depend…
All About Acne and Scars
By Dr Archhana Gullur , Dermatology The word ‘Acne’ comes from the word ‘Acme’ meaning ‘the highest point’, which comes from the Greek akme meaning ‘point’ or ‘spot’ – it was originally misspelled, with an ‘n’ rather than an ‘m’ in 1835. Acne, medically known as Acne Vulgaris, is a skin disease…
Ways to Beat Cystic Acne
By Dr Venu Kumari , Dermatology Cystic acne is a type of acne that leads to pimples which are painful. This type of acne usually leads to nodules and large inflamed cysts on the skin; they usually appear in the back, face and the buttocks. It begins like normal acne wherein bacteria…