Acne in winter especially bad

Acne symptoms in winter are particularly bad

11/16/2011

In winter, skin diseases such as acne many sufferers severely worse, as Andrea Schlöbe reported by the Society for Dermopharmacy in Cologne. Dry heating air, the change in temperature between warm rooms and the cold outside and the lack of sunshine make the skin difficult to create. In addition to conventional medical therapies, there are numerous homeopathic treatment options that provide relief.

What is acne?
Common acne is referred to in the jargon as acne vulgaris. It occurs during puberty and usually disappears before the beginning of the 30th year of age. Not infrequently, the symptoms can also occur longer. Men are affected more frequently than women.

Symptoms include redness, pimples and pimples, which can occur on the skin of the face, from the neck to the back. The severity can range from a few redness to inflamed pimples occurring over a large area. The sufferers often suffer not only from the physical discomfort but also from mental stress due to the aesthetic problems.

How does acne develop??
In addition to a genetic predisposition, so-called androgens, male hormones, are primarily responsible for the stimulation of the sebaceous glands, which increasingly excrete skin fat. Due to the simultaneous increased production of horn particles, the channels of the sebaceous glands clog and there is a backlog. Here bacteria find optimal living conditions and can multiply rapidly and cause inflammation.

Why does acne get worse in winter??
In winter, the natural balance of the skin is disturbed. If the temperature drops below eight degrees, she can no longer fully build up her protective mantle. If it opens up, bacteria can penetrate unhindered into the skin and aggravate the acne. Add to that the large temperature changes of warm, heated rooms and the low outside temperatures, which have an adverse effect on the skin. While the skin is sufficiently supplied in the summer with the positive impact of the sun's rays, this is not necessary in winter.

What helps against acne?
In general, a healthy lifestyle is beneficial for healthy skin. Smoking and stress, on the other hand, are factors that have a very negative effect on the skin and can significantly aggravate acne. The influence of diet on acne has not yet been finally clarified. Generally, acne sufferers are advised to abstain from greasy foods as well as sweets such as chocolate.

Since the skin is exposed to too little sun in winter, it is sometimes treated with light therapy. The results are often unconvincing, especially as there is a risk of phototoxic reactions, especially if additional external medication is prescribed. In the conventional treatment with drugs, the goal is to reduce sebum production and bring the increased cornification in the execution channel of the glands to a normal level. At the same time bacteria should be combated to counteract further inflammation. For this, often ointments are used, which are applied to the affected areas of skin.

The Munich doctor for internal medicine, naturopathy and homeopathy Ulf Rieker reported in the spring issue of the journal Homeopathy of the German Central Association of Homeopathic Doctors (DZVhÄ) that it is possible to treat acne purely homeopathic, so to renounce conventional medicine therapies. The only difficulty is that some patients would be very acne sufferers, but still have trouble clearly describing the symptoms. This always presents a challenge for the discovery of homeopathic medicine.

Care of the acne skin
Those affected by acne can not avoid a thorough cleansing and care of their skin. There are numerous products that have a positive effect on the appearance of the skin. These care products are labeled as comedogenic-free and therefore non-pimple-causing. The special care series against acne are antibacterial and additionally contain soothing substances for the skin. A good address for advice is the pharmacy. Furthermore, natural cosmetics are also considered. The less emulsifiers etc. are included in the products, the better. In any case, should be dispensed with greasy creams and aggressive soaps.

Home remedies for acne
Homeopathic remedies for pimples have already helped many sufferers alleviate symptoms. For example, silica and zinc can be applied to the skin as masks. Another home remedy are steam baths with chamomile, which have an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on the skin. If you apply the pure juice of the aloe in the evening, it may already come after a week to improve the appearance of the skin. The juice of aloe is also suitable for internal use and can support the healing process. Bach flowers are also suitable for internal and external use. Depending on the symptoms, different Bach flowers can be used. Herbal teas can be used to expel toxins that would otherwise be discharged via pimples and blemishes. (Ag)

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