BAKSON ACNE AID CREAM - 30 GM

Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of the skin involving the pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and their sebaceous glands).It affects mainly the teenagers and young adults, although 10-20% of adults may continue to be affected by it. It is more common in males than in females. Mostly found on face, upper arms, trunk and back, the major concern is regarding the appearance.

Causes

It occurs by hypersensitivity of the sebaceous glands to a normal circulating level of androgens, which are worsened by P. Acnes and inflammation. Causes includes the following:

• Genetics in 80% of cases
• Certain medications like steroids, anticonvulsants and lithium.
• Excess exposure to sunlight
• Wearing shoulder pads, headbands, backpacks, etc which are tight.
• Endocrine disorders like PCOS and pregnancy.

Factors which can aggravate acne include:

• Food with high sugar content like dairy products, chocolate, junk food, etc
• Oil-based cosmetics
• Pre-menstrual period
• Severe anxiety and anger
• Certain medication
• Frequent touching of the face
• Exposure to sun
• Unhealthy diet

Management

In severe cases, acne can lead to permanent scarring, and hence it needs early treatment. Doctors can quickly diagnose acne clinically. Some cases may require hormone level assessment as well. Additionally, proper skin care and dietary measures are recommended for acne treatment and prevention. These include washing skin no more than twice daily, using fragrance-free moisturizers, using oil-free cosmetics, and avoiding foods with high sugar content in diet. Avoid tanning both inside and outside, look for shade, put on sun-protective clothing, and use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all exposed skin when you're outside.

Using the right homeopathic acne aid cream effectively tones down the severity. Baksons acne aid cream is potent in treating acne and giving you a clear complexion.

Action of ingredients:

Berberis aquifolium: It is an effective remedy, due to the action of its major constituent, Berberine, for persistent acne, pimples, blotches, and roughness of the skin on the face. Dry, rough, scaly skin with eruptions on the scalp, face, and neck. It also plays a pivotal role in providing a clear complexion.

Thuja occidentalis: Thuja contains alpha thujine, known for its action on acne. Indicated for Oily skin with dilated pores. Pimples mainly on the face, especially on the forehead, upper lip, nose and chin. Freckles and blotches. Dry skin, with brown spots. Eruptions only on covered parts; worse after scratching. Acne which is large, slow to resolve and leaves a bump after healing. Nodular and cystic acne, sensitive parts.

Calendula officinalis: It is a remarkable healing agent with a variety of calming properties and is applied locally. Calendula in suspension or in tincture is used topically for treating acne, reducing inflammation, controlling bleeding, and soothing irritated tissue. It encourages quick healing and healthy granulations, allowing the skin to recover and fewer acne blemishes to appear. It also aids in penetrating pores to treat acne and prevent the development of new zits.It promotes healthy granulations and rapid healing by first intention.

References:

1. Materia Medica by Boericke
2. Nature's Materia Medica by Robin Murphy, MD
3. A Manual Of Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Pharmacology By Blackwood, Alexander Leslie