Acne (Pimples)

What Is It:
A common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and cysts. Acne often affects the face, chest, back, and shoulders, particularly during adolescence but may persist into adulthood.

Homeopathic View:
Homeopathy aims to treat acne by addressing the root cause, which may be hormonal imbalance, stress, digestive issues, or inherited tendencies. Treatment is individualized, focusing on the totality of symptoms.

Common Remedies:

• Calcarea Sulphurica: Pustular acne with thick, yellow discharge and slow healing.
• Hepar Sulphuris: Sensitive, painful pimples that are prone to infection.
• Silicea: Deep-seated acne that tends to leave scars, slow to heal.
• Natrum Muriaticum: Acne in people with oily skin, worsens with emotional stress.
• Berberis Aquifolium: For acne with post-inflammatory pigmentation and to improve complexion.

Lifestyle Tips:

• Wash face twice daily with a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser.
• Avoid squeezing or picking acne.
• Follow a low-sugar, low-dairy diet with plenty of water and fiber.
• Reduce stress through yoga or regular exercise.
• Keep pillowcases, towels, and makeup tools clean.