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Skin Disorder

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Medical Treatment

Medical treatment is suggested only in cases of chronic or severe acne and should be taken from the dermatologist.

Drug treatment

Drug preparations are made of an active chemical compound (drug) and a vehicle or medium compound in which the drug is dissolved.

Benzoyl Peroxide preparations available as gels and lotions have become very popular in the treatment of acne. Cream "Ultra Clearasil" is a very potent Benzoyl preparation. One of the main action points of Benzoyl Peroxide is to kill bacteria. It releases oxygen which helps in killing anaerobic bacteria.

Usually, one daily application is sufficient, but two may be recommended in case of stubborn acne. The acne condition improves in two to three weeks of continual application.

The Benzoyl Peroxide can have one side-effect-it can excessively dry up the skin. Some women can be allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide. Which is why this drug treatment needs a careful administration?

The sulphur drug preparations, available as creams, gels and lotions, are extremely effective in treating acne. Like Benzoyl Peroxide, sulphur is committed to killing bacteria. Sulphur is a disinfectant and used in skin treatments for eczema, etc.

Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid (Azelex) was approved for marketing in Europe in 1989 and following experience with nearly 2 million patients, received FDA approval in 1996 .This compound functions as an antibacterial agent; it also normalizes the keratinization process and may be anti-inflammatory. Studies suggest that this well-tolerated preparation is as effective as tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, oral tetracycline, and topical clindamycin.

Topical retinoids
Prescription retinoids remain the premier agents for both inflammatory and non inflammatory acne.

Tetinoin alters the abnormal keratinization process in acne by interacting with retinoid receptors in the cytoplasm and nucleus. Additionally, the compound speeds the mitotic process, stimulates angiogenesis, reduces the stratum corneum thickness, and has secondary anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity.

Home remedies to cure acne

Pimple removing lotions

Tomato lotion

Camphor lotion ½ tsp

Tomato juice 1tsp

Honey 1tsp

Mix all the ingredients well and apply the paste on the face . leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water followed by a cold water rinse .it is also good for removing spots caused by pimples.

Acne Removing Camphor Lotion

Glycerine 1tsp

Borax Powder 1/2 tsp

Distilled Water 1 cup

Camphor Lotion 1/2 tsp

Mix all these ingredients well and make a mixture of it. Apply this on the face and leave it to dry. When it is dry wash off with lukewarm water. Finally rinse off with cold water. Extra paste can be kept safe under refrigeration for further

Acne Removing Garlic Lotion

Fuller's Earth (Multani Mitti Powder) 1 tbsp

Honey 1 tsp

Carrot Juice 1 tsp

Garlic paste 1/2 tsp

Blend all these together and apply this mask on the face for 20 minutes. After that wash off with lukewarm water. Never forget to give a cold water rinse because the pores which get opened by lukewarm water wash get contracted if you rinse with cold water.

Acne removing camphor pack

Oatmeal 1/2tsp

Camphor bp crystals 1/2tsp

Orange flower water 1tsp

Mix well all the ingredients well and make a mixture of it. Apply and leave for 15 to 20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

Acne removing sulphur pack

Pure sulphur powder 1 tsp

Fuller’s earth 2tsp

Egg white 1tsp

Mix well all the ingredients .use this mask everday to cure acne.

Some people are allergic to sulphur .so a skin test behind the ear should be conducted before use .if there is no reaction for few hours .use this mask on the face everday.

Onionmask

Mash and sieve the onion .and mix onion juice into paste with 1 tsp .fuller’s earth or kaolin and 1tsp of honey.

Garlic mask

Beat 1 egg white .then add to it all the following ingredients to make a paste:

Kaolin 1tsp

Honey 1tsp

Carrot juice 1tsp

Garlic 1 clove

Kelp pack

Mix into a paste 1 tsp each of kelp and curd .Apply for 15 minutes daily to make skin blemish free.

Plum mask

Mash the inside of 6boiled plums and mjx with a tsp of almond oil.

This mask is especially good for acne.

ASTRINGENTS

Here are a few astringent lotion which can be used to tone the skin and is necessary to remove the last traces of grease and closed pores. Astringent is applied to the oiliest places such as the sides of the nose,Chin and forehead when blemishes occur. It is good for yourself to cover them. This helps to close the pores and discourage the greasy excreations from building up too rapidly underneath your make up.

Strong astringent lotions contain alcohol. Surgical spirit, too, is a good astringent but it smells too much. I do not recommend the use of strong astringents as they over dry the skin, leaving it tight and dehydrated. Always use a mild tonic or astringent.

Here are a few homemade astringent preparations for you:

Honey water

Mix the following ingredients together in a glass jar with an air tight lid for a week, shaking it twice daily.

Honey 2tsp

Coriander seed 2tsp

Nutmeg 2tsp

Cloves 1tsp

Grated lemon peel 4tsp

Alcohol 8tsp

Rose water 4tsp

Orange flower water 4 tsp

Benzoin 1/2tsp

Storax ½ tsp

Another honey water astringent

Sandalwood oil 8 tsp

A pinch of musk or sandalwood chips

Bergamot oil 1 tsp

Lavender oil ¼ tsp

Clove oil 1/8 tsp

Rose water 4tsp

Orange flower water 4 tsp

Honey 1tsp

Rosemary water

Ingredients:

Rosemary 2tsp

Peel and pith of a ¼

Peel and pith of a ½ lemon

4 sprigs of mint

¼ cup of alcohol or witch hazel [ for mild astringent]

½ cup of rose water

Mix all the ingredients together in a large air tight bottle and let it stay for 48 to 72 hours, shaking frequently.

Lemon astringent

Mix the following ingredients together in a large bottle for 24 hours. Then strain and use for greasy skin.

4 tsp lemon juice or juice of 2 large lemons

½ tsp peppermint exract

8 tsp witch hazel .

2tsp alcohol

camphor astringent

mix together in a large bottle

½ cup of rose water

½ cup witch hazel

½ cup distilled water

1 tsp camphor spirit

2 drops of blue colouring

to make the astringent stronger. Add a pinch of alum. Strain and use to tighten and tone the skin .This receipe is especially good if you suffer from large pores and spots.

It can also be used as an after shave lotion by men.