Acne is a common skin condition. Acne lesions can appear as whiteheads, blackheads, small Cogne roses called papules or buttons (red lesions filled with pus). More severe forms may cause cysts and nodules firm, painful and can lead to scarring. Acne most often occurs on the face, but may develop also on the shoulders, back, chest, legs and buttocks.
Here are some home remedies and natural cures for acne.
Tea tree oil is a popular home for acne cure. It is an essential oil is diluted and topical application to the acne lesions.
How tea tree oil is believed to work? Tea tree oil contains a constituent called terpinen-4-ol, who was thought to be responsible for the bulk of the antibacterial activity of tea tree oil. Because tea tree oil kills bacteria, applying topical tea tree oil acne lesions is supposed to kill Propionibacterium acnes, bacteria living in the skin involved in causing acne. Read more about tea tree oil and acne: oil of tea tree for Acne? and learn more about tea tree oil
Zinc is another popular acne home remedy. Some studies have found that zinc is effective enough. While he was more effective than a placebo, antibiotic medication was more effective. Given this, it may not be the best option when scarring is a possibility.
Side effects of zinc include digestive disturbances and metallic taste in the mouth. At high doses, zinc can lead to a copper deficiency, impaired immune function, anemia and heart problems. There is some concern that higher doses may reduce the levels of HDL ("good") chholesterol.
Zinc may also interfere with the absorption of magnesium and iron from food and supplements. It may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolones and penicillamine. There is also some concern that a specific diuretic, amiloride, can reduce the excretion of zinc and lead to a toxic accumulation in the body.
Zinc food sources.Sources:
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Dreno B, Moyse D, M, Amblard Alirezai P, n. Auffret, Beylot C, Bodokh I, Chivot M, Daniel F, Humbert P, Meynadier J., polished F; Group of studies and research of acne. Multicenter randomized comparative double-blind clinical safety and efficacy of zinc gluconate versus minocycline hydrochloride in the treatment of acne vulgaris inflammatory. Dermatology. 203.2 (2001): 135-140.
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