Acne Home Remedies

Archive for July, 2010

Author: Robin

The thyroid gland is a lump located in the neck, which is responsible for producing all the hormones in our body. When this gland gets into some sort of problem, it causes a person to feel sick, tired and of all major issues, it causes severe acne all over the body. People with years of acne suffering have been trying relentlessly to cure their acne problems, but, in a superficial way, not targeting the main triggering factor. If you are one of those people who have been suffering from years of acne then its time you have a medical checkup of the thyroid gland.

If upon checkup you are suffering from thyroid gland problems which the main reason is causing your acne, then instead of treating the acne, you need to treat the thyroid gland. There are many thyroid black acne medications, but they cannot be used without proper prescription from the doctor. Thyroid medications can also cause acne too, so you will have to take a combination of thyroid medications plus acne medications to improve the damaged skin. An acne drug such as ACCUTANE is merely to heal a simple acne problem, and is not meant for thyroid related acne. Other than prescribed drugs you can always opt for herbal treatment that will not have much of side affects.

Thyroid and acne is treated generally through herbal ways, as most pharmaceutical drugs cause a lot of side affects. Some natural medications could be M.U.TENE that has Vitamin A which is a powerful antioxidant. Another natural medicine is the ARMOUR THYROID and is used specially by those who have hypothyroid or low thyroid. However this medicine is not available publicly and is purchased online, but it is not a sure guarantee yet to remove acne. LEVOTHYROXINE is a synthetic medicine but some people have not entirely recovered from the acne.

There are hundreds of medications available, each company promising rewarding results, but never buy these drugs without checking in with a doctor. Have a healthy diet to keep your thyroid healthy and always have regular medical checkups.

July 15th, 2010
Author: Robin

Back acne is often caused by the excess production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, and when this happens, the sebum clogs the pores and the oil and dirt remains stuck in that pore, which is why the skin becomes inflamed and acne is produced.Most of the time back acne is also a hereditary disease which becomes even harder to cure.0

Curing acne is not a very simple process as you do have to identify the cause of it and what treatment suits it best. If chemical drugs are used then it is necessary to get this information as mostly there are allergic reactions and side affects which could be a very intimidating factor. However, if you plan to go herbal, holistic and want to use home remedy for the back acne, then you have to understand that it is not an overnight process. Unlike facial acne, back acne takes time to go away. The acne could be small, big, cystic or even mild. Whatever it is, you can always try harmless ways of curing it, so as to not damage your skin further.

The first most important remedy is to keep your body clean as well as dry. For the back try using cooling powder after shower. It’ll help keep it dry and smooth and also controlling the sweat. Try to be in a cool environment as the heat could start making the back acne itch real bad. Avoid wearing clothes that are tight fitting, or are made of nylon, silk etc. Choose cotton based clothing that are loose and allows your skin to breathe. Wash clothes with detergents that you know won’t cause any allergic reactions. Make sure the bed sheet, pillow cover is clean and washed with anti-bacterial agents. Again do not use fancy bed sheets, but instead opt for cotton ones as they are cool and soft. Finally avoid sleeping on your back all the time. That may create perspiration, so instead opt to sleep in a side pose. Home remedies can include lemon, tomato, oatmeal and mint masks. These masks will work, only if you give them ample time and do them regularly. Do not expect quick results with just one ritual.

Author: Robin

Pimples come and go and occur most when our hormonal system is imbalance. In women its usually when they are pregnant or when they go through their monthly cycles. In teenagers it’s the adolescence changes that cause them to have pimples, acne and other skin issues. Overnight home remedies are many, however it is not guaranteed that it will work for all people, because everyone has a different skin type and also suffer from different forms of acne. However, home remedies are harmless to try and anyone can try the different remedies to see what works on their skin. It has no side affects, no damage to the skin and no problems at all.

  • Take groundnut oil and mix it with 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice. This will prevent any formation of blackhead and pimples.
  • If you see an acne occurring and want it to go away by morning, then apply a dab of toothpaste on the infected area and wash it off in the morning. You can also use calamine lotion for the purpose. Do this procedure two to three times a day until the pimple goes off.
  • Honey is also one of the most used overnight remedy for pimples. Apply fresh raw papaya juice and it will help you treat off all the pimples.
  • Raw potato slice can also be used as an overnight remedy to pimples. Simply grate and tie it to a muslin piece. Rub it all over the face in circular motions for five minutes then wash it off.
  • Roasted cloves, crushed into powder form can also be used as an effective overnight remedy. Mix the powdered clove with curd and dab the paste on to the pimples. Let it dry and then wash it off. For people who are regularly infected by pimples this is the best method to keep those pimples away.

Always remember to drink plenty of water, have fresh, home made fruit juices, and try going herbal and holistic instead of giving your face chemical treatment the moment you see a pimple.