Acne Vulgaris or acne, its prevalence in similar in both sexes, but the peak stage of severity is 16-17 years in Females and 17-19 years in males, usually its clears in age of 23-25 years in 90% of Patient but 5% of women and 1% of men still need treatment in their Thirties or Forties.
Normally, Sebaceous (Oils) glands keep the skin lubricated and help to remove the old skin cells, but when the gland produces too much oil, the pores can be getting blocked. Dirt, Debris and Bacteria are accumulated which result in whiteheads, blackheads or full-grown pimples, the blockage is called plug.
If top of the Plug is white, it is called whitehead and is due to accretions of sebum and keratin deeper in the pilosebaceous ducts and If the top of the plug is black, it is called a Blackhead and is due to plugging of Pilosebaceous orifice by keratin and sebum.
If the materials accumulated with in it, including oil and bacteria spreads to surrounding area, it can cause an inflammatory reaction, If the inflammation is deep in the skin, the pimple may enlarge.
Though acne can appear anywhere, it tends to show up on the face, upper back and arms because the oil gland is more active in these body parts.
In general, Acne is a skin condition in which there is excess production of oil from the sebaceous glands leading to the blockage of hair follicles. It is the most common problem of adolescents, and is therefore known as Yauvanpidika in Ayurveda, ‘Yauvan’ means ‘Adolescence’ and Pidika means ‘Pustules or Papules’. Acne usually affects the face, back and shoulders and other areas that are densely populated with sebaceous glands. Acne presents either as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or nodules. Ayurveda provides effective root-cause acne treatment
Most often, acne is caused by Hormonal activity in the body. Hormones are responsible for maturation of oils glands. When one goes through a lot of hormonal changes, one gets pimples. Some of which described below.
Irregular hours of eating, excessive consumption of starch, sugar, fried, and fatty food.
Ama (Toxins) produced due to improper movements of Bowel, get lodge in Blood streams
Unhygienic living Habits and not cleansing of skin, especially for those who has Oily skin.
Excessive intake of Coffee, Tea, Alcohol and Tobacco
Bacterial infection caused by Propionibacterium Acne Bacteria that may multiply and cause inflammation
Certain medications like antidepressants, contraceptives, and drugs containing androgens, lithium and corticosteroids
Oil-based lotions and creams that can increase greasiness of the skin leading to clogged pores
Hair products like hair sprays and conditioners may contain pore-blocking substances like silicones that led to acne
Acne caused by using cell phones, headphones and other devices that come in contact with the skin and may carry residual oils, bacteria, etc. Sweaty clothing can also cause acne.
Occupational acne – If you work in areas where there is heat, such as a kitchen or boiler room. The moisture in the air may cause swelling of the hair duct leading to blockage, then inflammation, then acne.
Stress may cause the formation of androgens that trigger breakouts
Scrubbing the skin with harsh exfoliants that can pop pimples and transfer infection; also, exfoliation may severely damage already inflamed skin
Genetic history – if your family is prone to acne skin, it is quite likely that your skin may be acne-prone
Hot and humid climate – due to the environmental moisture there is swelling and ductal blockages which starts the inflammatory phase of acne
In Ayurveda literature, Acne is called ‘Yauvanpidika’ (Note- Here Yauvan means Youth, Pidika means an eruption of skin)
Adhyashana – Eating at short intervals, due to which the food previously consumed isn’t fully digested.
Viruddhashana – Consuming incompatible foods such as fruit and milk, meat and milk, etc
Vishamashana – Eating with disregard for the body’s wants and needs, such as taking food when not hungry or fasting when hungry
Ayur Healthcare provide proper screening of Patient and advice basic lifestyle tips to prevent manifestation of Pimples. Some are
