Acne

Almost all of us have seen those advertisements on television about anti-acne creams and all those advertisements that proudly talk about providing us with clear skin. However, that isn’t quite the way to treat this ailment. Those outbursts we all get during the time we hit puberty is loosely called as acne. If we ask medical practitioners, they’ll explain that acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that leaves a mark on the skin. It occurs on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest and arms. Acne causes irritable skin. Causes Acne is a sign of hormonal ripening, to put it simply. However, the common causes for acne include:

Hormonal imbalance
Menstruation
Stress
Cosmetics
Allergies

Symptoms Signs and symptoms of acne vary depending upon the severity of your condition:

Whiteheads
Blackheads
Pimples
Tender bumps
Painful lumps
Pus-filled lumps

What to eat? Diet plays a very important role in treating acne. More so, because this ailment is a reflection of various other problems that may be a part of your body already. An unclean stomach for example, could cause pimples while dandruff could cause acne on the forehead etc. Eating right, prima facie, is a treatment for acne. Here’s your guide to eat right:

Gorge on Omega-3 fatty acids: Anti- inflammatory foods can help your skin in many ways. You must have walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, Kale and mustard seeds too.
Dairy products: Consuming dairy products help in calming your stomach and in turn, help in providing you with a clear skin.
Green tea: Green tea helps in detoxification of the body.
Balanced diet: Eat foods of all shapes and colours. Have a variety of fruits and vegetables as a routine.
Have plenty of water.

Treatments A dermatologist will help you in getting treated for acne. Chemical peels, medications and therapies could come in handy to treat this. More often, a healthy diet and physical exercise along with proper hydration can do wonders. Going beyond in the holistic approach Louise Hay, motivational leader and empowerment coach who has done path breaking work in supporting HIV/AIDS patients and their families, has said that, “Illness however mild or severe is an indicator of your emotional state, caused by your thoughts and focus.” According to her, the main cause of acne is: Not accepting the self. Dislike of the self. One way of healing this is through saying or writing affirmations. Doing this regularly can help to reduce the debilitating effects of this illness. Her affirmation for treating acne is: I am a Divine expression of life. I love and accept myself where I am right now. Read less