ROLE OF HOMEOPATHY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ACNE
Abstract
Nowadays acne is a common disease reported in the teenage population. Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis are responsible for the development of various forms of acne vulgaris. Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition resulting in pimples and spot formation on the face, shoulders,back,neck, chest, and upper arms. It has both inflammatory (papules, pustules and nodules) and non-inflammatory (comedones, open and closed) lesions. In acne there occur involvements of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. It can occur at any age but commonly seen at the time of puberty,when the sebaceous glands get activated. Sebaceous glands produce oil,on stimulation by male hormones which are produced by the adrenal glands in both males and female body. Acne vulgaris affects both self-esteem and psychosocial development of the person. Treatment of acne can be done by some therapies such as topical, systemic, hormonal, herbal and combination therapy. In many cases, conventional treatment fails and the patients become helpless. Homeopathic medicine has shown a significant popularity among people seeking treatment for acne.
Keywords:- Acne vulgaris, Homeopathic, Sebaceous, Inflammatory
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