by V. Kumar

Created on: April 08, 2008   Last Updated: July 27, 2008

ACNE VULGARIS OR ACNE, which is also known as PIMPLES, SPOTS or ZITS, is a skin condition, more common in adolescence, in which there is inflammation of PILOSEBACEOUS GLAND - the structure consisting of sebaceous gland and its associated hair follicle. It may or may not include a collection of pus - PUSTULE. It is usually inflammatory, but it can also manifest as a milder form.

In most people, acne diminish over time, with age and tend to disappear in twenties. However, in some individuals, acne may continue upto thirties and even later. It is a benign conditin, yet can lead to severe stress and anxiety in today's world. It is one of those problems for which there is a constant search of a solution that does not require you to take an appointment from your physician.

HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE

The kind of different suggestions you could receive for dealing with your Acne problem can be mind boggling. From oranges - to toothpaste - to some exotic herbal remedies - to vinegar - there is probably everything that someone or the other must have tried at some point of time to get rid of those ugly spots on her face, and in probability, if suggested to you, even you would be willing to try them all one by one.

Actually, those who suggested these somewhat strange experiments are not at fault. Most of them have positive impact. However, it would be preferable if you understand the basics of how they work, and know the limitations of their efficacy, and thereby, are able to minimize the anxiety associated with such experimentation.

UNDERSTANDING HOW THESE REMEDIES WORK

It is more useful to understand what happens when these remedies are used, but allow me to begin by saying that acne are the result of certain physiological phenomenon in our body, which are best tackled by minimizing complications like infections, while adding to the resistance levels of the body, and its overall health.

(i)HYGIENE BY DIFFERENT MEANS LIKE TOOTHPASTEW & VINEGAR - The first and the most effective remedy is hygiene. There is a saying that "soap, water and common sense are the best anti-septics", and the so these are the most effective in case of acne as well. Infections are the single biggest complication of acne, and if one can keep the skin and surface clean by regularly washing it with a soap that your skin tolerates, half the battle is won. Many of the home remedies, like applying toothpaste, or vinegar do little more than creating an antiseptic environment which can also be created by simply maintaining

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