PIMPLES/ACNE

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Acne is a skin condition involving the pilo-sebaceous units, typically affecting the face, neck, chest, back,

shoulders, and upper arms. It can range from mild to severe and is common during adolescence but can persist into adulthood.

Causes:
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Over-activity of Sebaceous Glands
  • Follicle Fallout
  • Bacterial Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Sluggish Liver
  • Alcohol Consumption
  • Hereditary Factors
  • Stress
  • Drug Misuse
  • Hormonal Imbalances
  • Glucose Intolerance
  • Smoking
  • Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
  • Dietary Factors: High intake of pizza, chocolate, fried foods
  • Pore-Clogging Cosmetics
  • Physical Irritation: Pressure from helmets, chinstraps, etc.
  • Exposure to Industrial Products: Cutting oils
  • Environmental Irritants: Polluted air, high humidity
  • Squeezing or Picking at Blemishes
  • Hard Scrubbing
  • Hormonal Changes in Women
  • Constipation
  • Food Allergies: Especially to milk
  • Medications: Bromides, iodides, steroids
Symptoms:
  • Greasy Skin
  • Blackheads
  • Cysts
  • Scars
  • Nodules
  • Papules
  • Whiteheads
  • Red/Yellow Spots (Pustules)
  • Deep, Inflamed Lesions
Foods to Avoid:
  • Alcohol
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Chips
  • Coffee
  • Cookies
  • Cream
  • Deep-Fried Foods
  • Pasta
  • Pork
  • Processed Grains
  • Red Meat
  • Sausage
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sugary and Carbonated Drinks
  • Ice Cream
  • Liver
  • Tea
  • Vinegar
  • White Bread
Foods to Eat:
  • Apricots (fresh or dried)
  • Avocado
  • Cantaloupe Melon
  • Carrots
  • Cherries
  • Eggs
  • Flaxseed
  • Grapefruit
  • Green Tea
  • Guava
  • Lean Red Meat
  • Mango
  • Multi-Grain Breads
  • Oatmeal
  • Oranges
  • Plantain
  • Pomegranate
  • Salmon
  • Skim or 1% Milk
  • Walnuts
  • Watermelon
Prevention and Treatment:
  • Maintain a balanced diet.
  • Avoid known irritants and dietary triggers.
  • Use non-pore-clogging cosmetics.
  • Avoid squeezing or picking at blemishes.
  • Implement effective treatments as recommended by healthcare professionals.

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