How to cure acne and pimples on face.

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I have acne and pimples around my whole face since 8-9 months and very small bumps around my shoulders and little bit chest , I tried every face wash serum everything but doesn't work for me ,  i figure out in Google they say that I have fungal acne , but i seriously don't know what is going on my face , my acne pimple will automatically come in 3-4 days please help me 🙏🏻

Dr. Prasad Pentakota · Accepted Answer

Thank you Akshay, for reaching out this platform and sharing your concern so openly i understand, how frustrating and confusing. It must be to deal with constant acne and bumps all over your face shoulders and chest for so many months, especially when you have already tried, so many products, face washes and serums  and still haven’t seen any improvement
At your age, when the body is blowing and changing rapidly, it is completely natural to want to look and feel confident, but when the skin keeps breaking out again and again again, despite your efforts, it can really affect your mood, confident and self-esteem

First let me assure you, you are not alone. In this. Many people. Your age go through similar problems and it is very possible to treat this completely with the right understanding and consistent care in Ayurveda. We do not just look at the skin problem on the surface, we go deeper and understand what is happening inside the body that is causing this repeated reaction on your skin skin issues like acne, pimple, small bums, or even what feels like . Fungal acne or often, not just about what you apply on your skin, but more about what is happening internally in your digestion, your blood, your metabolism and your lifestyle.

The type of acne that keeps coming every 34 days, especially with bumps on the shoulder and chest, often indicate that your blood and digestive system or overheated or overloaded with something the body is trying to remove sometimes this happens due to excess oil or spicy food. Too many processed items, cold drinks, lack of proper duration and even stress at your age. Hormonal changes. Also play a big role. Your body is still adjusting and settling into its natural rhythm. The hormonal activity can lead to more oil production in the skin, and if your digestion is not clean or your diet is Triggering heat or sticks in the blood. It shows up as frequent acne.

Now, even though you feel this might be fungal acne because you read about it on Google, it is important not to label yourself based on what you see
Skin conditions can look similar, but I have completely different causes fungal acne, for example is usually eat and apples in clusters and doesn’t respond to normal acne products, but even if it is fungal the real solution in correcting your internal balance, not just using stronger creams or antifungal shampoo, Ayurveda treats skin problems by first clearing out the toxins from the blood supporting the liver cooling down the system, gently and improving direction. We also use natural harps that support clean skin, but that suits your age and body type.

Since you’re only 14, your treatment be gentle and safe, not harsh face wash or medicine that suppress the symptoms without healing. The route first look at your diet. Try to reduce fried, spicy and oily foods. Avoid soft drinks, sweets, chocolate chips, bakery items, and cold milkshakes. These things make your skin oil and clog your system instead include more fruits like papaya, pomegranate, and apples, drink warm water throughout the day., especially first thing in the morning, if possible, drink fresh home-made juice of coriander juice with a little lemon once a day, this helps clean blood naturally

Also, observe your direction. If you get constipation, gas or a heavy stomach, it means the waste is not leaving your body properly. This waste gets pushed out through the skin in the form of acne, so make sure your bubbles are clear every day. You can do this by eating more fibre rich foods like fruits lightly cooked vegetables and whole grains. Avoid eating late at night and reduce screen time after dinner late night habits affect digestion and hormones.

On your skin award, using too many products at the same time, choose one gentle natural cleanser like a mix of sandalwood powder and rose water to clean your face twice a day, awards, rubbing too much or using strong acne creams. The dry out your skin you can apply your aloe vera gel at night. It cools heels, and reduces information without blocking your pores for the bumps on your shoulders and chest 
You can apply a paste of Neem powder mixed with rose water or aloe vera 2 to 3 times a week wash it off after 20 minutes, safe, cooling and helpful in both bacterial and fungal skin issues

Sometimes acne flair ups due to a weak, clever or poor blood purification in such cases, simple Ayurvedic harps like Neem  manjista guduchi help a lot, but at your age, you should only take them under proper guidance. If your symptoms or more related to body heat, we can use safe for herbal tea or powder that produces internal information without disturbing your natural growth.

It is also important to allow your body to sweat properly. Sweating helps release toxins. Don’t be afraid of sweat through my daily activity like walking, playing outdoor sports or even light exercise, but make sure you bath soon after sweating to avoid bacteria or fungus settling in the skinfold, change your clothes every day and use a mild soap that suits your skin type.

Another thing I want to tell you is not to stress or feel ashamed about your skin. It is not your fault and it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It simply means your body is going through changes and he’s asking for some support. Please don’t pick or press the pimples that only worsen the inflammation and spread it .
Be gentle with your self speak, kindly to yourself and try not to compare your skin with others. Everyone’s body as a different journey.

If you’re interested, I can prepare a simple Ayurvedic skin care plan for you with basic diet tips, daily habits, and gentle herbal support that can clear your skin from the inside. No harsh treatments, no complicated products, just natural consistent, safe methods. That will help your skin become clear, strong, and healthy again.

You have age on your side. Your body will respond very well. Once it gets the right Care. It might take a few weeks, but the improvement will come and it will be long-lasting. You won’t need to keep depending upon expensive SEERUMS or guessing based on internet searches instead your reflecting the balance you bring inside your body

Please don’t give up hope and don’t let this situation affect your confidence. You are doing your best, and you have already taken the first step by reaching out for help. I am here to guide you gently and carefully keeping your age and body needs in mind , let’s work together to bring your skin back to natural state, clear, fresh, and comfortable

Let me know if you’d like to begin, you are not alone in this, your skin can Anil. We just need to support in the right way.

Dr. Shubham Gangawane · Answer

For this you have to do Panchakarma procedure because pimples , acne is causes deu to pitta dushti in body ,

Panchakarma procedure like 
Raktmokshan ( Mainly with Jalouka )

Internal medicine as per the seasons and others factor 
You can take 
Mahamanjisthadi kadha ( 10 ml in Water )

Dr. Nisha Bisht · Answer

Akshay dont worry its all hormonal changes at this age,
Take 
Jiva skin fit tablet(2-0-2)
Arogyavrdhini vati(2-0-2)
Manjishthadi kwath( 15ml BD)
Try these home remedies as well-
1 tsp multani mitti + ½ tsp sandalwood powder + rose water or plain water.
Leave for: 15 mins. Rinse off before it fully dries (prevents over-drying).
 Absorbs excess oil, clears clogged pores, cools inflamed skin.

Dr. Surya Bhagwati · Answer

Take triphala guggul 1-0-1 after food with water 
Khadirarist 10ml twice daily after food with water 
Apply Divya kanti lep mix with rose water and apply on face twice weekly keep for 10 minutes and wash with clean tapid water 
Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water 
Avoid spicy sugary fried foods

Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya · Answer

HELLO AKSHAY SEEJA,
SUSPECTED CONDITION- 
-HORMONAL ACNE(PUBERTAL)
-FUNGAL FOLLICULITIS(MALASSEZIA) ON CHEST/SHOULDER
-RECURRENT INFLAMMATORY ACNE
DURATION OF CONDITION- 8-9 MONTHS

ACCORDING TO MODERN SCIENCE
-HORMONAL CHANGES- EXCESS OIL(SEBUM)
-CLOGGED PORES+BACTERIA(P.ACNE)= IMFLAMED PIMPLES
-IN FUNGAL ANE->YEAST(MALASSEZIA) OVERGROWS IN OILY,SWEATY AREAS
-TRIGGERED BY- HUMIDITY,DAIRY JUNK FOOD,HORMONAL FLUCTUATIONS

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA 
-PITTA-KAPHA PRAKOPA(HEAT+OIL+TOXINS) IN RAKTA. DHATU(BLOOD TISSUE)
-RAKTA DUSTI->SKIN ERUPTIONS
-TOXIN ACCUMULATION FROM INDIGESTION
-TVAK DOSHA(SKIN IMBALANCE) DUE TO IMPROPER DIET AND LIFESTYLE

TREATMENT GOAL SHOULD BE-
1)BALANCES PITTA-KAPHA
2)DETOXIFY BLOOD(RAKTA SUDDHI)
3)CLEARS TOXINS AND SUPPORT DIGESTION
4)ELIMINATE FUNGAL/BACTERIAL GROWTH
5)PREVENT NEW BREAKOUTS AND SCARRING

#INTERNAL MEDICATIONS TO TAKE IN YOUR CONDITION
DURATION=3 MONTHS FOR BEST RESULTS AND SAFE FOR ADOLESCENTS

1)GANDHAK RASAYANA(BAIDYANATH/DOOTPAPESHWAR)- 1 TAB AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER- ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIFUNGAL, CLEARS SKIN

2)AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 TAB AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER- DETOXIFIES LIVER, REGULATES PITTA

3)NIMBADI GUGGULU- 3 TABS AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER- ANTIFUNGAL,BLOOD PURIFIER, ANTI INFLAMMATORY

4)MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA- 20 ML+40 ML WARM WATER- MORNING AND EVENING EMPTY STOMACH- IMPROVES BLOOD QUALITY,DETOXIFIES SKIN

5)AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH WARM WATER AT BEDTIME- MILD DETOX, CLEARS TOXINS AND IMPROVES GUT

#EXTERNAL APPLICATION(FACE+BODY)

MORNING ROUTINE
-STEP 1- WASH FACE WITH PANCHAVALKAL FACE WASH OR AYURVEDIC NEEM-TULSI FACE WASH- GENTLE CLEANSING, ANTIBACTERIAL

-STEP 2- SPRAY ROSE WATER OR KHADIRARISTA TONER(DILUTED 1:3)-BALANCES SKIN PH

-STEP 3- APPLY LODRA+CHANDAN+MULTANI MITTI+ HALDI PACK(2 TIMES/WEEK)- SOOTHES DETOXIFIES SKIN

-STEP 4- FOR FUNGAL BUMPS- APPLY KARANJA OIL+NEEM OIL MIX ON CHEST/SHOULDERS- ANTIFUNGAL,REDUCES BUMPS

*NIGHT ROUTINE
STEP 1- GENTLY CLEANSE WITH WARM WATER-OPEN PORES

STEP 2- APPLY JATYADI TAILA OR MAHAMARICHYADI TAILA ON ACTIVE ACNE- HEALS LESIONS, REDUCE INFLAMMATION

STEP 3- DAB MANJISTHA CHURNA+ROSE WATER PASTE ON ACNE SPOTS- SPOT HEALING+SCAR REDUCTION

#DIET PLAN
AVOID- FRIED,OILY,SPICY,SALTY FOOD ITEMS
-COLD DRINKS,ICECREAMS
-MILK+SALT COMBOS(MILK WITH POHA ETC)
EXCESS CURD,CHEESE,PANNER
CHOCOLATES,PROCESSED FOODS
FERMENTED FOODS-BREAKS,PICKLES,VINEGAR

INCLUDE-
WARM LEMON WATER DAILY-EARLY MORNING
MOONG DAL, LAUKI,PARVAL,TORAI MORE
NEEM LEAD CHUTNEY(ONCE A WEEK)
TURMERIC MILK(1/4 TSP HALDI+WARM MILK)- NOT DAILY -3 TIMES/WEEK
FRUITS- POMEGRANATE, PAPAYA,KIWI MORE
COCONUT WATER- 3 TIMES/WEEK
GULKAND(1 TSP IN MORNING WITH WATER)-NATURAL COOLANT
TRIPHALA POWDER-1/2 TSP ITH WARM WATER AT BED TIME

#LIFESTYLE+YOGA+PRANAYAM
KAPALBHATU-5MIN-MORNING EMPTY STOMACH
SHEETALI/SHEETKARI- 5-7 MIN-REDUCES PITTA
SURYANAMSKAR-SLOW 3 ROUNDS-DAILY-BALANCES HORMONES
DAILY WALK-30 MINS- HELPS SWEAT OUT TOXINS
SLEEP ROUTINE- BY 10 PM- HELP HORMONE BALANCE

#BODY CARE FOR FUNGAL BUMPS
-USE NEEM WATER BATH-BOIL NEEM LEAVES ,COOL,RINSE BODY 2-3 TIMES/WEEK
-USE NIMBA SOAP/AYURVEDIC ANTIFUNGAL SOAP(AVOID CHEMICAL BASED KETOCONAZOLE SOAPS)
-WEAR LOOSE,CLEAN COTTON CLOTHES
-WASH SWEATY CLOTHES IMMEDIATELY
-DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK BUMPS->CAUSES SCARRING/INFECTION

OPTIONAL(IF SEVERE OR RECURRENT)
GO FOR LEECH THERAPY--FOR INFECTED PAINFUL CYSTS-BEST ON SO FAR

CHANGES EXPECTED
WEEK1-2=REDUCED ITCHING,DRYING UP OF BUMPS
WEEK 3-4= FEWER NEW ACNE ERUPTIONS
WEEK 5-6= OIL CONTROL,SCAR REDUCTION BEGINS
WEEK 6-8= CLEAR SKIN,HEALTHY GLOW,LESS REOCUURANCE
WEEK 8-12= LONG TERM BALANCE , SCAR FADING, NO ACTIVE ACNE

NOTE-
-AVOID OVER WASHING THE FACE(MAX 2 TIMES/DAY)
-NO STEROID CREAMS OR HEAVY OINTMENTS
-DIET COMPILANCE IS VERY MUCH IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW
- DO NOT APPLY OTC ANTIBIOTICS
-AYURVEDIC TREATMENT IS SAFE AND SLOW BUT STEADY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HEPFUL
DO FOLLOW AND SEE RESULTS

THANK YOU

Dr. Arun Desai · Answer

Hello Akshay Seeja

"I can understand ur Cosmetic Concern & Anxiousness about ur Recurrent Puberty Hormonal Infective Acne Skin issues "

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND & RECOVER WITH UR ACNE SKIN ISSUES  SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENANTLY"

UR CONCERNS & NEEDS SOLUTION FOR

On the Whole Face Small Bumps Around the Chest Shoulder - Since 6 -8 Months 
* Recurrent Acne Pimples ( Bacterial Acnes ) 
* Fungal Acnes ( Pityrosporum folliculitis or Malassezia folliculitis )
* Puberty Hormonal Acne

PROBABLE CAUSE

Puberty Hormonal Changes, Hyperactive Sweat Sebaceous Glands,Blocked Sweat Sebaceous Glands Skin Pores Sweat Infection Humid Environment Fast Juck foods Poor Hygiene Nutritional Deficiencies like Vit D B A C Biotin Sedentary Lifestyles Lack of Physical Activities Stress Anxiety Genetic Hereditary Factors Hard Water Borewell Water usage Excessive Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Foods Junk Food Bakery Foods Processed Sweets Packed Canned Foods

MANIFESTATION

Due to Above Causes --->( Agni Dosh) Weak Digestive Fire --->Ama ( Toxins) --->Ama + Kapha + Pitta + Vata Imablance --->Kapa Pitta Imbalance leads Skin ---> Hyperactive Sweat Sebaceous Glands ---> Pitta Kapha leads Blocks Pores ----Face Body ( Acne Pimples )

TREATMENT AIMS

* Blood Body Detoxification 
* Improve Personal Hygiene 
* Balance Pitta Kapha 
* Eradicate Infections bacteria/fungal 
* To Control Hyperactive Sweat Oil Glands 
* Avoid Recurrence

NOTE - TAKING ONLY MEDICINES IS NOT ENOUGH TO CURE THIS ISSUES

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN BEST PROMISING RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS

" Causes & Imablance identification & Correction+ Ayurvedic Medicine+ Proper Diet + Yoga + Exercise+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Stress Management+ Hygiene correction + Instructions to follow + Skin Care Routine "

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR INFECTIVE HORMONAL ACNE PIMPLES

• 100 % RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

U MUST TRY

* SKIN DAILY DETOX JUICE - (To Remove Toxins on Daily Basis)

Dabur Aloe Vera Juice 30 ml ( Dabur Pharma) Early Morning on Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water

100 % EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR ACNE DARK SPOTS DRY SKIN 
U MUST TRY ( Acne Pimples Marks goes away Infection Goes away Bumps drys Blocked Pore Opens Sweat and Oil Controls in Just 15 Days )

* ACNE SKIN INFECTION & OVERALL SKIN HEALTH - Tab.Purodil ( Aimil Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food 
* FOR BACTERIA & FUNGAL ACNES - Tab.Kayakalp Vati Extra Powder ( Patanajali Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food 
* BLOOD PURIFIER - Syrup.Mahamanjistadi Kadha ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml After Food 
* SKIN FACE WASH -  Neem Aloe Face Cucumber Wash ( Baidyanath Pharma) For Face Wash twice a Day 
* ACNE & DARK SPOTS - Himalaya Clarina Anti acne Ointment ( Himalaya Pharma) For Local Application over Acnes
* FOR GUT DETOX -Avipattikar Churna ( Dabur Pharma) 1  Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water 
* FOR SKIN CARE  - Elaadi Soap ( Nagarjun Pharma) For Body wash

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

* Face Wash 2-3  times a Day 
* Mild Face Steam Weekly twice to Open Blocked Skin Pores 
* Wear Comfortable Cotton Clothes and Undergarments which absorbs extra sweat and oils 
* Avoid Unnecessary Touching Scratching Over Acne Pimples Bumps 
* Avoid Excessive Sun Heat chemicals exposure 
* Avoid Junk Packed Canned Processed Deep Freezed Foods 
* Put Neem Leaves in Ur Water foe Bath

• DAILY SKIN CARE ROUTINE

MORNING ROUTINE

* 1.Cleanse: Remove excess oil and dirt accumulated overnight.
* 2.Treat: Apply targeted serums/ Cream for specific concerns like hydration, brightening, or acne.
* 3.Moisturize: Hydrate and protect the skin barrier.
* 4.Sunscreen: Protect against sun damage, which can cause aging tanning

EVENING ROUTINE

* 1.Double Cleanse: Remove All Dirt and impurities from the day.
* 2.Treat: Apply Cream overnight specific Adviced 
* 3.Moisturize: Replenish moisture and support the skin's natural repair process.
* 4.Eye Cream: Target fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

• NORMAL DIET 
( Less Oily,  Less Spicy Sour Salty, Well Cooked )

* BREAKFAST - Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups

* LUNCH - Roti ( Non Gluten) Jwar/ Bajara/ Ragi + Leafy Vegetable like Palak Methi+ Green Salad Rayta + Any Sabji+ Fresh Butter Milk with Cream + Rice + Dal

* DINNER - Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet

• DO'S - Plenty of Water Fluids Juices intake Approximately 3 Liters Per Day All Alkaline Highly Nutritious Healthy Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Soaked Dry Fruits Milk products Maintain Personal Hygiene Rest Good Sleep Physical Activities Exercise Walking ( 6000 Step/Day ) Yoga Surya Namaskar Dhyan Meditation  Amla Soaked Almonds Anjir Dates  Moringa Drumstick Methi Spinach Aloe Vera Beet Carrot Juice Apple Pomegranate Watermelon Juices to take

• DON'TS - Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Juck Foods Bakery Non Veg Heavy Sun Heat Exposure Late Night Sleeps Carbonated Beverages Excessive Tea Coffee Packed Canned Processed Sweets Stress Chemicals Related Hair Products and Avoid Curd Chesse Panner Poha Sabudana Fermented Foods 
Avoid Soda Vinegar Pickles Fermented Foods

• LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS 
Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle

• YOGA 
Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds ) Sheetali Pranayam 10 Rounds) 
Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds )

• EXERCISES 
Walking 6000 Steps Per Day Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc

• ANTISTRESS 
Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If you have any questions u can ask me.I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option here.

Dr. Ayush Varma · Answer

Addressing acne and associated skin issues often involves understanding various internal and external factors that influence skin health. In Ayurveda, acne can be related to an imbalance in the doshas, particularly Pitta. This imbalance might manifest as excessive heat and inflammation within the skin tissues. When you mention having used various products, it’s possible they're not aligning with your Ayurvedic constitution, or prakriti.

First, let's focus on internal balance. An anti-inflammatory diet can support better skin health. Emphasize cooling, hydrating foods like cucumbers, sweet juicy fruits, and leafy greens. Avoid excessively spicy, oily, or sour foods as they can increase Pitta. Regular consumption of warm water with fresh lemon juice in the morning is also beneficial for detoxifying the system.

Next, pay attention to digestion - Agni, or the digestive fire, must be balanced to ensure proper assimilation of nutrients. Ayurvedic herbs like Triphala can aid digestion and may contribute to clear skin. Take 1 teaspoon of Triphala powder with warm water at night to keep the bowels moving regularly, which helps clear toxins.

Regarding topical treatments, try using sandalwood and rose water paste to soothe your skin. Mix sandalwood powder with rose water to form a paste and apply it to the affected areas for about 15-20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. This provides a cooling effect and may reduce inflammation.

Neemoil, applied lightly on the skin, can also serve as an antibacterial that targets underlying infections causing the acne. Make sure to patch test before applying widely.

Moderate sun exposure is helpful, but avoid extreme heat. Stress-relieving practices, such as yoga and meditation, support holistic healing by promoting a calmer state of mind and balance in bodily functions.

Since small bumps are also present on your shoulders and chest, reflect on your clothing choices. Choose breathable, cotton materials and ensure your skin is clean and free from moisture buildup. Always pat dry after a shower rather than rubbing the skin harshly.

If irritation persists or you suspect fungal acne, connecting with a healthcare professional for a Microscopic examination could be helpful for a proper diagnosis. Ayurveda aims for a balanced approach, so it's essential to remain patient—holistic care can take time to manifest visible results.

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