Treatment of Acne

Acne is not considered permanently curable by the modern medical system. The system offers various kinds of treatments that help in managing acne but do not provide long term relief. Since the exact cause of acne remains unknown, there is no suitable product or medicine that could cure acne permanently. The entire focus of orthodox medical system is on killing the bacteria and opening the pores using various kinds of antibiotics, antibacterials and other products, which provide short terms relief, not effective and permanent cure. The acne treatments include:
- Antibiotics and antibacterials for external use
- Oral medication
- Injections
- Retinoids
- Laser treatment, which (probably) does not provide permanent cure

Other Treatments

• Herbal treatment is quite effective for treatment of acne and other skin diseases.
• Chromotherapy might also be of help in controlling acne. You would need to explore this therapy.
• Homeopathy has large number of medicines that are used for different conditions of acne and are capable of curing acne permanently. For homeopathic treatment detailed case taking is required covering the symptoms of disease and the personal symptoms which may have (apparently) no direct relationship with the disease but play an important role in the selection of proper homeopathic remedy. If you look up the details, you would find that homeopathic medicines cover very minute details, even those details that have no place in orthodox medical system. You need not worry about the side effects because homeopathic potencies are known for their safety. Remember that timely treatment of acne can save you the discomfort and possible scarring of the skin.

Some general tips, ways to control acne are:

- Astringents to remove the excess oil
- Use of antiseptic soap to destroy the acne bacteria
- Use of moisturizers
- Use of multi-vitamins and zinc rich diet
- Low fat intake
- Use of lot of water
- Taking care of various aspects of hygiene

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