Acne vulgaris: A homoeopathic approach

Abstract

Teenage years are fraught with beauty anxiety, and even a minor pimple or blemish can cause them distress. However, adolescence is a time of hormonal changes, which boosts sebaceous gland secretion. If pimples reoccur, they may leave lasting markings. There are several cosmetic treatments available on the market for acne, and some will provide temporary relief to the patient. However, in homoeopathy, we treat the patient rather than the disease, thus by delivering constitutional medicine based on symptom similarity, we can cure not just the pimples, but also the genetic inclination for pimple.