Glossary

Acne: A disorder of the skin marked by inflammation of oil glands and hair glands.

Antibiotics: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.

Follicle: The hair follicle houses the root of the hair.

Inflammation: A response of redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat in certain areas, which is meant to protect tissues, affected by injury or disease.

Lesion: An area of abnormal tissue change.

Puberty: The time when body changes particular to the sex occur and when reproduction becomes possible.

Rash: A temporary eruption on the skin.

Scar: A mark in the skin made by a wound or ulcer, which remains after the healing process is complete.

Sebaceous glands: Secretary glands of skin that open into hair follicles and skin pores and are widely distributed on the body.

Sebum: Oily secretions of the sebaceous glands.

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i also sufferer of acne but i consalt withmy doctor and she gave me retiderm medicine for the outer use of 0.5 concentration and it is working now my face is better than before while for home made remedy try sandal wood paste[chandan] which remove your acne but taking time nearly of 1 to 2month pof time

1pharmacist

Acne is also caused due to excessive heat i nstomach, this can be due to foods that are considered to increase Pitta in body. Avoiding them can bring releife within 3 days.

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jahnaviabhi

I am haripriya and I am taking antibiotics for a bacterial infection. As part of its side effects I have developed acne. I was prescribed with a solution to apply on that. I did not see any visible changes. please suggest me any home remedy for this.

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