Acne and Homoeopathy
- Dr. Rachita Narsaria, drrachitan13@gmail.com Homoeopathy has a huge role to play in helping people deal with their acne as the problem is that of recurrence due to inherent tendency to acne on a base of strong family history. Since both these cannot be eliminated by treatment in conventional medicine, people resort to homoeopathy. Homoeopathy considers not only the physical factors involved in the acne but also takes care of the mental stress induced due to peer pressure. Following medicines are known to be especially important in the treatment in Acne- 1. Berberis Aquifolium - Blotches and pimples. Clears the complexion. Skin is dry, rough, scaly. Eruptions on scalp extending to face & neck. 2. Kali Bichromium- People with blotchy red appearance and florid acne. Better, from heat. Worse, beer, morning, hot weather, undressing. 3. Sulphur – Very dirty, dry unhealthy skin; every little injury suppurates. Freckles. Itching, burning; worse scratching and washing. Ski...