Homeopathy
Some people take over the counter and prescription medications to help with their acne. However today there are natural medicines that can be used to help with acne, such as homeopathy.
Homeopathy takes a holistic (promotes treatment of the whole person) approach to the treatment of acne. It is therefore important to seek the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
The trend towards homeopathic remedies is growing mainly due to the fact that there are very little or no side effects. Homeopathic treatment can take time and you will often not experience instant results however they can be very successful in reducing certain symptoms of acne.
Having acne not only affects your skin but can also affect your self-esteem and image. Homeopathy can offer remedies to overcome acne effective for both teenagers and adults.
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After a full examination/evaluation of your symptoms the right homeopathic medicines will be selected: the remedies are prescribed by your symptoms rather than your condition and matched to your specific symptom/s. The small doses administered act as a vaccine to help the body repair itself. Homeopathy addresses the problem and takes into consideration all aspects and focuses on the base problem to root out the source; it addresses the whole problem from inside to out. Often when first embarking on a homeopathic regime you can notice a temporary breakout – this is a sign that the treatment of treating like with like is working. |
After a full examination/evaluation of your symptoms the right homeopathic medicines will be selected: the remedies are prescribed by your symptoms rather than your condition and matched to your specific symptom/s. The small doses administered act as a vaccine to help the body repair itself. Homeopathy addresses the problem and takes into consideration all aspects and focuses on the base problem to root out the source; it addresses the whole problem from inside to out. Often when first embarking on a homeopathic regime you can notice a temporary breakout – this is a sign that the treatment of treating like with like is working.
Homeopathic medicine consists of naturally occurring compounds such as calendula, kali, hepar sulphuricum, graphite, silicea and sulphur. Some of the remedies available for acne are prepared in mini tablet, powder, granule, or liquid form; they do not come in topical gels, creams or ointments. Remedies include:
Antimonium tartaricum: for large tender and very painful and inflamed pustules.
Calcarea carbonica: for frequent breakouts and helps to increase your resistance to acne.
Hepar sulphuris calcareum: for painful pimples and when the skin is poor at healing or repairing itself. Hepar sulphuris calcareum can also be taken if the acne is pus filled.
Pulsatilla: for use when poor diet is the reason for contracting acne. It is also suitable for acne sufferers entering puberty and/or women who experience breakouts during their menstrual period.
Silicea: for those who have suffered with acne for many many years.
Sulphur: for itchy skin, reddish hues and abnormal looking skin.
There are many more remedies such as:
- Arsenicum lodatum
- Asterias rubens
- Bovista
- Calcarea phosphorica
- Causticum
- Chelidonium majus
- Graphites
- Kali bromatum
- Ledum palustre
- Nitricum acidum
- Nux vomica
- Psorinum
- Sabina
- Sanguinaria
- Thuja occidentalis
- Tuberculinum
With homoeopathic treatment, you will notice a drying out of pimples, reduction in the number of existing acne, an improvement in the texture of the skin and symptoms such as pain, burning and itching will subside.
Homeopathic treatment is very specific to each patient and therefore it is imperative that you seek professional advice from either your doctor or homeopathic practitioner prior to embarking on a homeopathic regime as an individual treatment programme would need to be administered by a professional to meet your individual needs.
Homeopathy can help in the treatment of acne. There are two organisations to contact where a
qualified Homeopath can be found in the UK:
Alliance of Homeopaths
Tel: 01825 714506
Email: info@a-r-h.org
Society of Homeopaths
Tel: 08454 506611 or
Email: info@homeopathy.soh.org
Information written by the talkhealth medical panel
Last Reviewed: 10 March 2011
Next Review Date: 10 March 2013
