Acne

The term Acne by some definitions simply means plugged pores. Actually it is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands.There are glands in our skin which produce an oily substance
called sebum. These glands are known as Sebaceous glands.

Sebaceous glands are connected to a canal called a follicle.

Follicle contains a fine hair.to
hair follicles are most numerous on the face, neck, back and
chest.

The oily substance sebum produced by the sebaceous glands
normally empties onto the skin surface through the opening of the
follicle, usually called a pore.

Cause of White Heads and Black Heads

The sebum, hair and the cells that fill the narrow follicle may
produce a plug, which is an early sign of acne. The plug
prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through a
pore.

The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria to grow in the
plugged follicles. These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes
and attract white blood cells that cause inflammation.
When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks down, sebum, dead
skin cells, and bacteria gets spilled on to the skin thereby
causing lesions or pimples.

Lesion refers to a physical change in body tissue caused by
disease or injury. It may be external or internal. For example we
cut our finger with a knife and it affects the body tissue and is
an external lesion. If we have lung cancer the internal tissues
are affected and it is internal lesion.

Acne is an external lesion because if affects the body tissue on
the face, neck, back, etc. People with acne frequently have a
variety of lesions. If the plugged follicle, stays beneath the
skin, it is called a whitehead.

If it reaches the surface of the skin and opens up, it is called
a blackhead.

Some Home Remedies for Acne Cure

Take some orange peels. Pound them with water and apply to the
acne affected areas. Apply cucumber leaves or grated pieces to
the affected area.

If you can get a fresh cut clove or garlic you can rub the pimple
with it. You can also try face masks. Facial masks help tighten
pores, remove excess oil and moisturize dry skin. You need to try
different masks to find out which one suits you the best.

Mix equal parts clay and water into a thick paste and apply for 5
to 20 minutes.

Take the juice of tomatoes and lemons. Use a cotton ball to
apply the juice. Wash after 10 minutes. Do this two times a day
for 14 days. Grind to paste cloves, apply on face and leave
overnight. Wash off next morning.

Grind fenugreek leaves to a paste, apply and leave overnight.
Wash off next morning. Lavender kills germs and stimulates new
cell growth. Steaming the face with lavender can be helpful.

Take distilled water in a pan. Put some red clover, strawberry
leaves and lavender in it. Keep it simmering and hold your clean
face over the pan with a towel over your head. Do this for 15
minutes, two or three times a week.

Fish oil is very good for improving the skin condition

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