Acne, remedies

Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquafolium). This is one of the preeminent skin/acne remedies of the eclectic physicians. It is used for a wide array of skin problems, especially chronic ones involving liver congestion and a slight yellow hue to the skin. It can also be used topically as a wash for acne and acne rosacea. 

Resorcinol allergic contact dermatitis is infrequent despite widespread exposure to this compound in acne remedies, hair tonics, cosmetics, and suppositories. Crossreactions occur with resorcinol monoacetate and to a lesser degree with pyro-catechol, hydroquinone, and hexylresorcinol (Caron and Calnan 1962 Keil 1962). 

The principal OTC pharmaceutical products include cold remedies, vitamins and mineral preparations, antacids, analgesics, topical antibiotics, antiftingals and antiseptics, and laxatives. Others include suntan products, ophthalmic solutions, hemorrhoidal products, sleep aids, and dermatological products for treatment of acne, dandmff, insect parasites, bums, dry skin, warts, and foot care products (11). More recent prescription-to-OTC switches have included hydrocortisone, antihistamine and decongestant products, antiftingal agents, and, as of 1995, several histamine H2-receptor antagonists. 

Camphor is used in acne medications, cough remedies, ear drops, and other medications where its ability to soothe the skin helps it to counter the effects of other ingredients that might otherwise be irritants. 

Diaphoretic. Because it promotes perspiration by relaxing the pores, elder is a traditional remedy to help the body release toxins through the skin. It increases blood circulation and body heat near the surface of the skin. It has been used to treat blemishes, acne, herpes, psoriasis, measles and chicken pox. Parts used flowers, berries, leaves. 

A facial steam can help you put your best face forward. To deeply clean the pores of dry or irritated skin, boil a pot of water, remove from the heat and add a generous handful of elder blossoms. Stir and place on a padded countertop. Drape a towel over your head and gently lean close to the steaming tea to sweat out grime, imbedded oil and your make-up. Deeply breathe the lovely aroma as you clean your skin. After about five minutes, splash your face with cool water. This is also a beneficial remedy for acne. 

Home remedies offer an inexpensive and safe option for treating skin diseases. Eor example, regularly washing the face with a face wash that contains tea tree oil, a natural antibacterial agent, helps to kill the bacteria residing in the pores of the skin and helps to reduce instances of acne. Epsom salt baths or mud baths coupled with frequent exposure to sunhght are excellent home remedies for psoriasis. The application of oatmeal or seawater can help reduce the inflammation and itchiness associated with eczema. 

The use of Thera Wise bioactive natural therapeutic ointment, so-called Miracle oil obtained from Tamanu oil in the South Pacific has been reported.This ointment has been used as a skin healing remedy in the treatment of skin burns, eczema and can be used both for infants and adults. The wide range of the Thera Wise agents include the SHO Natural Skin Healing Ointment which has been reported to be an excellent alternative to corticosteroids, anti-itches and antibacterials, while the HmR Natural Hemorrhoidal Ointment has been reportedly used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and hemorrhoids associated with pregnancy. The Ac-f Natural Acne Ointment has been employed as a gentle, balanced supportive care for the treatment of acne. 

Amineptine has been reported (9) to cause particularly active acne, occurring beyond the usual distribution on the body and beyond the usual age, especially in women. The remedy recommended is withdrawal of amineptine. 

Traditional use Fruits are used as a diaphoretic and antipyretic. Leaves are used as an astringent and hemostatic, and to treat diarrhea. A decoction and infusion of the leaves is recommended as a cough remedy, and is gargled to treat sore throats. An infusion of the leaves and flowers is used to treat hemorrhoids and gynecological conditions. A paste of the fresh leaves is used to treat acne and rashes. A decoction of the flowers is used as a wash for acne, erysipelas, and conjunctivitis (Khalmatov et al. 1984). The fresh fruits are considered to have sobering effects for drunkenness (Kurochkin 1998). 

Important Treatment Modalities. Common ways of dealing with dermatological problems are topical treatments (such as ointments and creams) and oral treatments (drugs taken by mouth). Any bodily injury, irritation, or trauma that eliminates water, lipids, or protein from the epidermis compromises its function. Restoration of the normal epidermal barrier can often be accomplished using mild soaps and emollient creams or lotions. The often-cited dermatologic adage is If it is dry, wet it if it is wet, dry it. Consequently, wet compresses are a frequendy used remedy. A multitude of other topical treatments are available, from antibiotic, antiviral, or steroid ointments applied to treat infectious diseases or eczema to vitamin D derivative creams for psoriasis and retinoid creams for acne. Drugs can also be taken orally to treat a variety of conditions such as acne and autoimmune disorders. 

Dietary Supplements/Health Foods. Seeds used in cold remedies leaves used in teas, combination products, primarily as blood purifier for skin ailments (acne, psoriasis, etc.) root used as nutritive food (foster and duke). 

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