What are the home remedies for treating acne?
Patient: hi,I am 23 years old.i have been suffering from acne since 5 yrs,but still cant over come tem.right now em using medimix soap, cetaphill cleansing lotion and benzoyl peroxide cream for acne.my mensural  cycle is of 1 n hlf or 2 mnths..i found this as one my  reason for acne..n also because my blood is not purified.plz suggest me a syrup which can purify my blood.Also plz suggest me a day or night cream for fairer skin which can b used for a long time and without side effect..can i use himalaya herbal  fairness cream instead? Doctor: **1. acne at your age is physiological [since this is the age of Pitta] in Ayurveda which is concerned with Acne outbursts, and also Pathological because of Hormonal imbalance as well as Pelvic problem, so in best interest first get a gynecologist checkup [pelvic examination] along with necessary Investigations [Thyroid Profile, Hemoglobin, Ultrasonography, Estrogen-Progesterone ratio]2. Avoid : oily, spicy, fried, and left over food, too much exposure to heat, dry and windy climate, stress, newly harvested cereals, black gram, radish, sour and heavy substances, milk, curd, sugarcane products, and jaggery, sleeping during day right after meals. Take old barley, wheat, brown rice, green vegetables, boiled and filtered water to drink, green gram, pigeon pea, masura, patola, kakamachi, garlic, cucumber, bitter dietary substances, old ghee, sesame oil, nimba oil, cow’s urine, good sleep, along with regular morning walk of 45 minutes.. Don’t allow to dehydrate yourself, thus avoid alcohol and caffeine containing beverages.. According to Ayurveda:i. Triphala helps balance all the doshas and clean up the digestive system [take 5gm with lukewarm water at bed time [night]ii. Avocado is good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin C:  thus natural moisturizer and anti inflammatory fruit.iii. Clean the Pimple area with Apple vinegar, Leave it for one hour and then wash with lukewarm wateriv. Spinach: contains Vitamin A [most important vitamin for the skin] and also helps to stop the production of sebum [ who suffer from oily skin]v. Kale contains high amount of antioxidants which can reverse skin damage and provide with calcium, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation.vi. Use face mask with multani mitti, chandan, neem leaves powder, haridra with lemon and honey. vii. prescription drugs available are: Maha Thiktakam kashayam,  Patoladi kashayam, Maha Thiktaka Gritam,  Guggulu Thiktaka kashayam / Gritam,  Saptasaram kashayam, Khadira Arishtam,  Kumari Asavam Sarivadi Asavam / Arishtam,  Avipattikar Churna,  Haridra Khanda, Chandanadi Lepa, Multani MittiPS. i.  wash your face with Besan and lukewarm warm water after coming from outside (best natural bleaching agent), removing excess sebum and dead skin cells, likewise Neem,acts as a deep cleanser.. Use of fresh vegetables and fruits, stay hydrated (drink 10-15 glasses of water/ day). Avoid: Sugar (in any form), caffeine, cheese, oily-spicy-dry-fried food, chocolates, cakes, iodized salt, soft drinks.. Avoid exposure of the skin to severe climatic conditions.. Friction makes PIMPLES more likely to erupt, so do not over-scrub or touch the affected area whenever possible.PS: because Skin & Nervous system has a common Embryological origin (thus acting as an initiating or aggravating factor), thus treatment is directed as "Psychosomatic Treatment"