ACNE
(Vulgaris/Conglobata/Rosaceae)

Pimples, blackheads (Comedones) and/or whiteheads ( Milia or Pustules) on shoulders, face, neck or back.

Often results from hormonal changes during adolescence, leading to an increase in oily sebum production and clogged skin pores (sebaceous glands). Can occur in adults (acne Rosaceae). Often related to constipation (both sexes) P.M.S. and long term use of the Pill

Symptoms can be:

• Swelling on or under the skin's surface
• Inflammation (papules)
• Food allergies
• Fatigue
• Stress
  Acne conglobata is a more severe form, with deep cyst formation and subsequent scarring.

LIFESTYLE ATTENTION

• Ensure plenty of rest.
• Practice stress reduction techniques (eg. TM).
• Ensure dietary changes to wholefood, fibre rich, vegetable, fruit and grain sources.
• For a time keep fat and animal protein low.
• Avoid sugars, refined, junk foods, all fried foods and bread.
• Drink plenty of "chemically clean" water (i.e. filtered or distilled).
• Use "oil-free" face and body cleansers and "fragrance-free" soaps, deodorants.
• Acne-like lesions can occur from exposure to steroids, diphenylhydantoin, lithium, chlorinated hydrocarbons, cosmetics, repetitive skin rubbing, or any medications that contain bromides, or iodides.

TISSUE SALTS

• Silica   - in all cases

HOMOEOPATHIC

Kali Brom - itchy spots • sometimes unpleasant dreams
Sulphur - in every case
Calcarea Sulph - weeping whiteheads
Hepar Sulph - large spots
Pulsatilla - where fatty foods have made condition worse
Silicea - if skin easily scars

HERBALS

• Blue Flag Decoction - 1 teaspoon of dried herb into a cupfull of water. Simmer for 10 minutes and drink 3x daily
• Echinacea capsules
• Goldenseal - decoction - add to Blue Flag
• Silymarin - for liver detox
• Aloe Vera - for peristalsis movement

AROMATHERAPY

• All base oils to include "borage oil" for baths or massage.
Do not add any fragrances.

SPECIAL FOODS

• Eat organic vegetables and fruits, free range eggs and free range meat.
• Use whey powder mixed in all drinks and sauces for 1-2 months; add ginger whenever possible.
• Natural unsweetened yoghurt, loaded with Acidophilus, Bifido/or Bulgaricus "friendly bacteria".

SPECIAL EXERCISE

• Aimed at lymph cleansing - using aerobic, aqua aerobic, or an at home rebounder.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Colon Irrigation
• Detox Therapy
• Health Hydros

 

Richard Penfounde recommends looking at the Acne Package (GP601) from G&G