Any mark, spot, discoloration or flaw that appears on the skin is termed as Blemish. They are quite variable in appearance. Though mostly harmless, these marks hamper cosmetic beauty and lower one’s confidence. Blemishes occur due to underlying causes varying from physiological changes such as pregnancy and ageing to pathologies such as skin cancer. Therefore, consulting a doctor is necessary.

Types

The term blemishes is used interchangeably for various skin conditions. There are blackheads and whiteheads, acne, age spots, melasma, etc to name a few.

Melasma

Dark patches on skin occurring commonly due to hormonal changes during pregnancy or from sun exposure. These appear mostly on cheek, forehead, nose or chin.

Rash

Red, irritated patches on skin are called rash. They can appear due to excess sun exposure, infection, allergies, insect bites etc

Acne

Acne appear when dirt, excess oil and dead cells in the skin get infected and inflamed. They appear as red, raised bumps and are usually painful.

Blackheads and Whiteheads

These appear when the skin pores become clogged with excess oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. If theses pores close, they appear as whiteheads. When they remain open, debris collects and they appear as blackheads.

Age spots

Also called liver spots, these commonly appear after the age of 40 years. These appear most commonly on sun exposed parts and are usually harmless.

Birthmarks

Birthmarks are the skin abnormalities that are present at the time of birth. They can be vascular birthmarks or pigmented birthmarks.

 

Causes

Blemishes are not a disease but signs of an underlying problem. Some of the causes are mentioned below:

• Sun exposure
• Infection
• Hormonal imbalance
• Dietary deficiency
• Ageing
• Certain medications
• Cancer
• Pregnancy
• Poor hygiene
• Stress

 

Self care

• Avoid touching the face frequently
• Clean off all the dirt and debris from the skin
• Practice a well advised skin care regimen
• Make the necessary changes in the diet as advised by the physician
• Take appropriate homoeopathic medicines advised by the doctor

 

Treatment

In a case of blemishes on skin, it is very important to remove the cause. Since Homoeopathic medicines act from within, the underlying disturbance is well acted upon.  Hormonal imbalances are corrected and toxins are removed.  Thus homoeopathic treatment works effectively in reducing blemishes and clearing the skin, without any recurrence.

Dietary and lifestyle management also plays a vital role in treatment.

We, at Honey Homoeo Clinic aim towards providing holistic treatment of all health problems. For treatment of blemishes on face/ skin, contact us at Honey Homoeo Clinic