ACNE

Acne

Also known as: Acne Vulgaris
Description

Skin ailment in which the Sebaceous Glands become inflamed.

Acne generally begins to manifest during adolescence and is caused by overactivity of the Sebaceous Glands. The Sebum produced by the glands cannot escape because the Hair Follicles become blocked by Keratin. The Keratin blockage become black, forming Blackheads.


These Substances Alleviate or Prevent Acne

ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES
Enzymes - Antioxidants

Acne sufferers often have low serum Glutathione Peroxidase levels.



Fatty Acids

Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) (consumed internally).
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) alleviates Acne (consumed internally) [scientific research].



Hydroxy Acids

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (including Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid) (applied topically) alleviate Acne.



Minerals

Acne (especially when associated with itching pimples) can be a symptom of Calcium deficiency.
Chromium alleviates Acne.
Acne can occur as a result of Potassium deficiency - Potassium Chloride is the preferred form of Potassium for alleviating Acne.
Selenium (@ 200 mcg per day combined with 10 mg Vitamin E for 6-12 weeks) alleviates Acne in sufferers with low serum Glutathione Peroxidase levels.

Silicon accelerates the healing of Acne.
Many adolescent Acne sufferers have low levels of Zinc [scientific research - adolescent acne sufferers exhibit approx. 25% lower zinc levels than controls: 90-135 mg of Zinc per day improves the condition of 75% of Acne sufferers]. Zinc (applied topically) reduces the Inflammation associated with Acne and retards the production of the excessive quantities of Sebum that causes the clogging of the pores in persons afflicted with Acne [scientific research - humans].



Skin Improvers - Topical

Retin-A (applied topically) can totally eliminate Acne after 4 months of usage [scientific research - humans].
Retinoylbeta-Glucuronide (RBG) substantially clears the Skin of the visible signs of Acne [scientific research - humans: RBG is chemically similar to Retin-A except that it does not cause the skin irritation that is sometimes encountered with Retin-A].



Vitamins

Folic Acid improves the Skin condition of Acne sufferers [vastly improves 75% of sufferers and slightly improves 12% of sufferers @ 5-10 mg per day].
Vitamin A (@ 300,000 IU daily or 100,000 IU combined with 800 IU of Vitamin E).
Vitamin B2 alleviates Acne.
Vitamin B6 alleviates Acne where Acne is associated with Pre-Menstrual Tension [improved 72% of PMT related Acne sufferers @ 50 mg daily for 1 week prior to and during Menstruation].

Vitamin E is an adjunct in Acne treatment (due to its ability to assist Vitamin A and Selenium)



Water

Cold Water (applied topically) increases circulation to the Skin.



These Foods or Herbs Alleviate Acne

Active Constituents
Burdock reputedly alleviates Acne [folklore].
Calendula (Marigold) eliminates the blemishes associated with Acne without any scarring.
Chaparral alleviates Acne [folklore].
Evening Primrose Oil may alleviate Acne. Gamma-Linolenic Acid
Fenugreek Seeds alleviate teenage Acne [anecdotal].
Goldenseal alleviates Acne (applied topically) [folklore].
Lavender Oil (applied topically) inhibits the Bacteria which cause the Infection, while soothing the skin and balancing its acidity. It also helps to control the over-secretion of Sebum which the Bacteria thrive upon.
Neem Oil (as an ingredient in Soaps and Skin creams and applied topically) can help to prevent the Skin's pores from becoming infected.
Propolis (tincture or ointment applied topically) clears the blemishes associated with Acne [Anecdotal: Blemishes clear after 2 weeks of application].
Rhubarb (juice) alleviates the Itching and Pain associated with Acne. Anthraquinones


These Substances Cause/Exacerbate Acne

Minerals

Excessive consumption of Bromine can cause Acne.
Iodine supplementation can sometimes exacerbate Acne.



These Foods Cause or Exacerbate Acne

Toxic Constituents
Excessive consumption of dietary Fats can cause Acne by increasing sebum production from the Sebaceous Glands of the Skin [scientific research].
Excessive consumption of Margarine can cause Acne. Trans Fatty Acids


These Ailments can Cause Acne

Metabolism

Mature age Acne can occur as a result of malfunctions of the Liver.



Musculoskeletal System

Acne can occur as a result of Seborrhea.



Sexual System - Female

Acne can occur as a result of the PMT-P form of Pre-Menstrual Tension (PMT).



Myths Dispelled

Chocolate is often blamed for Acne flare-ups. Controlled scientific studies do not support this.
Milk is often blamed for Acne due to its Progesterone content. Scientific studies have disproven this theory.




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