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Homeopathic Cures for Acne

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. There are a number of medical treatments available to treat acne, but homeopathic treatments are available, as well. Homeopathic treatments tend to treat the whole person rather than simply medicating a condition.

  1. Conventional vs. Homeopathic

    • The case for homeopathic treatment of acne has grown over the last several years, as alternative medicine and holistic treatment have become more popular. This is especially true in cases where people have conditions that traditional medications simply fail to treat properly. A recent study by the department of dermatology at the Obitsu Sankei Hospital in Japan found that homeopathic treatment had positive psychological and physical effects on patients. Researchers concluded that homeopathic treatment may be useful when used alongside traditional treatment.

    Homeopathic Remedies

    • Homeopathic remedies are as varied as the conditions that can cause an acne outbreak. The most common homeopathic treatment of chronic acne is the use of sulphur iodide. A tiny amount of sulphur hypochlorite is mixed with a rumex ointment. Rumex is an herb found in the buckwheat family of plants. What ultimately determines which homeopathic treatment you use depends largely on the cause of the condition. This is where homeopathic treatments differ from traditional treatments. They are geared toward the root cause, rather than treatment of the condition.

    Acne Prevention

    • Consult a physician or homeopathic practitioner to determine which treatment is right for you. Once you have discovered the root of the problem, it is best to focus on the prevention of acne outbreaks. You should clean your face daily with soft treated water and a quality cleanser. Water softeners are immensely important for the removal of calcium and other substances in the water that can clog pores and cause further acne. You should wash your face gently to avoid irritation. Try to stay away from astringents, exfoliating creams and the like because they tend to further irritate the skin. Over-the-counter acne creams can work well in drying oily outbreaks, so you may want to use these in conjunction with your other treatments and preventative efforts. Above all, try to baby your skin as much as possible by treating and cleaning it well, but gently, in order to keep the pores from becoming clogged and irritated.

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