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How to Avoid Acne Vulgaris and Pimples

Acne Vulgaris is known as common acne. It is the inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the skin. It consists of red, raised areas of the skin that could develop into pustules and even further into cysts that cause scarring.

This condition occurs mostly on the face, neck, and back in most teenagers and young adults. Acne vulgaris and pimples results in over stimulation of the skin caused by androgens, but bacterial infection also plays a role in this condition.

Symptoms of acne vulgaris and pimples can be characterized by whiteheads and blackheads on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders. While most acne can be mild, it can also become severe causing scars.

Learning how to avoid acne vulgaris and pimples can really help change the overall appearance of the skin, and alleviate the pain, and scarring associated with this condition.

There are myths about things to avoid eating to help reduce acne breakouts but research has found that, for the most part, food does not play a role in the cause of acne. Doctors of natural medicine have, however, linked food allergies with the condition of acne.

Vitamins also can help you avoid acne vulgaris and pimples. In trial tests on acne, a topical application of four percent niacinamide gel was applied twice a day for two months. The result was significant improvement of those patients with acne. Further study has shown that taking this vitamin orally does not produce the same results. In yet another study, zinc was used as an oral-antibiotic and produced effective results in clearing up acne. Doctors suggested use of this mineral is to take 30mg, two to three times a day for a few months, then only 30mg once a day thereafter. It takes about twelve weeks for any improvement to show. When taking zinc long term, you must also add 1-2mg of copper to prevent copper deficiency. Taking large quantities of vitamin A also shown results. Suggested amount to be used was 300, 000 IU for females, and 400, 000-500, 000 IU for males. It was further found with this method that once the vitamin A was discontinued, the acne returned.

Another method to help avoid acne vulgaris, and pimples was the use of herbs. Tonic herbs such as burdock has been shown in the use of skin conditions. This herb is known for it properties to have a cleansing action when taken orally. Other herbs that can be added to the burdock root to further the effectiveness include, yellow dock, red clover, and cleavers.

Another holistic approach is the use of acupuncture. Acupuncture is the use of tiny needles at certain strategic points on the body to focus energy to areas that need healing. Another useful means is a treatment called, cupping. Cupping is the use of cup-shaped instruments used to apply suction to the area in need of healing.

Lastly, another method that can be used in the avoidance of acne vulgaris and pimples is hypnosis. In one study, a patient was told to say the word, "scar" instead of picking at her face, and the scratch marks were resolved. This treatment, however had no effect on the underlying surface of the skin.