Acne

Acne in brief

Two kind of acne

1. Rosace: It is specific to the face. It is associated with redness and flushing and prominent arteries. Rosacea remedies are Calc-sil, Carb-v, Lach, Psor, Rhus-t, Sul
2. Vulgaris: It affects the whole body. It is associated with large pus and scars. Vulgaris remedies: Aur, Calc-sil, Carb-an, Carb-v, Carbn-s, Caust, hep, Kali-br, Nux-v, Sep, Sil

Radar remedies: Aur. Caust. Graph. Hep. KALI-BI. Nat-m. Nit-ac. Sel. Sep. sil. Thuj.Tub

Repertory

Menstruation	Accompanied by	Agg by	Complications
Before menstruation: Sul, Puls Menstrual problems: Berb, Calc, Cimic, Graph, Kali-br, Puls, Sang, Sep PCOD: Thuj, Nat-m	Allergic rashes: Face full of acne + Rashes: Dulc Anemia / Emaciation: Ars, Nat-m, Sil, Calc-p Chilliness: Sil, Hep Itching: Sul Greasy skin: Sul, Thuj, Nat-m Greasy skin + Hirsutism: Nat-m Perspiration: Thuj, Sil Stomach problems: Puls, Calc-p Scabs (Unhealthy, yellow skin): Calc-s	Candy: Arg-n, Lyc, Phos, Sep Fat Eating: Sul Heat: Caust, Puls, Calc-s Sexual excess: Thuj, Aur, Calc, Kali-br, Sep Climate change to wet: Dulc Use of cosmetics: Bov	Burning: Ars, Rhus-t Coldness in Touch: Hep Cellulitis: Sul, Kali-br, Thuj, Nit-ac Hard acne: Agar, Bov, Rhus-t Inflammation: Chel Prolonged pus formation: Calc-s
Clinical course
Puberty: Puls From Adolescence to Adulthood: Kali-br Delayed Acne: Sil, Calc-s

Appearance

Color	Size	Shape	Scar
Blue : Lach, Sul Red : Sul White-head Pustules: Hep, Aur	Group Acne esp on nose: Caust, Psor Large, painful: Red cysts with a yellow center: Kali-br Hot and tender : Calc-s	Comedon: Sel, Tub Blackheads and numerous: Sul Deep cystic: Nit-ac, Sil, Calc-s Pimples: Caust, Graph, Nat-m, Nit-ac Flat shallow pimples: Sul Pimples with sunken center: Kali-br	Sil, Calc-s, Kali-bi Hard Scar: Kali-bi, Calc-f Hypertrophy (Large /Ugly): Nat-m Skin Depression / Discoloration: Kali-br

Remedies

Banerji protocols
Acne Vulgaris	First line	Hep C200 one dose every 2 days Ars C200 one dose daily
	Second line	Ph-ac C200 one dose every 2 days
Acne Rosacea	First line	Bov C200 one dose every 3 days Ant-c C6 BD
	Second line	Ars-brom C30 BD

Cystic Acne	Main characters	Shape
Sul	Top grade remedy for treating Cystic acne esp with unhealthy look It is also indicated when Cystic acne after some reaction of cosmetics or any locally applied medication Sul also gives good results in cystic acne which tend to itch and burn.	Acne that  are filled with pus and at times bleed on washing.
Sil	Top Grade Homeopathic Remedy for large Pus-filled Cystic Acne scars left by acne .  They feel extremely cold and always want to keep themselves  warm	Cystic acne that  have a rosy red color Very large and painful.
Tarent	Severe stinging type of pain. The skin around the acne has a a purplish look . Strongly indicated for Cystic acne of arm pits with a sharp pain that is present at all the times. Treatment resistant cystic acne	Acne that tend to become large boil. Also for boils which tend to ulcerate.
Hep	Homeopathic remedy for Aborting acne In Early Stages. It helps in stopping the pus formation or will abort the pus in a few hours.	Cystic acne that are filled with pus. Hep also helps in controlling the pain that arises due to pus formation.
Calc-f	Cystic Acne that are Stony Hard to touch The skin has an unusual whitish look.	Cystic acne that is slightly elevated from the skin and surrounded by  a purplish margin and are filled with a thick yellowish pus

Tissue Salt Remedies

• CP:
• SIL: Inflammation of the sebaceous glands with pustules
• FP: First stage of Inflammation without any discharge

Acne Rosacea
Bell	Top remedy which helps treat Red, Flushed Face The skin appears very shiny and is very hot to touch. Facial swelling may accompany. Useful when rosacea affects eyes with marked eye redness. Dryness in eyes accompanies. Sensitivity to light may also be present.
Carb-v	Rosacea in case the facial skin appears red, glowing along with prominently visible small blood vessels. The Esp cheeks are prominently red and swollen
Hep	Pimples on face which may be painful (Pricking ) Papules and pus-filled pimples (pustules) Pimples may bleed upon being scratched. The face is fiery red with heat sensation.
lach	Skin has circumscribed red spots on the cheeks. Flushes of heat on the face are felt. Blood vessels are visible on the face. Face becomes swollen with itching, especially at night.
Psor	Face is red and hot with red pimples. Pimples form on the nose, middle of cheeks and the chin. The skin on the face is very rough with the above-mentioned complaints. There is sweating on the face with the sensation of heat.
Eug	Simple and hardened acne. The pimples and the area around it is painful.
Sul	Circumscribed Redness / Burning of cheeks Itchy pimples appear on the face. Prominent swollen blood vessels on the forehead.
Hydrc	Thickened/ Hardened due to Acne There are pimples, esp pus-filled on the skin. Scaling of the skin may also be present.
Euphr	Acne rosacea that affects eyes Eyes are red, itchy, and watery. Burning / Biting Sand-like sensation in the eyes