Dry skin: Normal
healthy skin looks pink, feels smooth &
soft is well preserved. If the superficial
skin cells are deprived of water, the skin
looks parched, cracked, feel rough and hard.
There are several reasons for developing
dry skin. It can be a result of frequent
washing (which removes natural oils) or
a failure to protect the skin with regular
applications of moisturizing cream. Certain environmental factors like wind,
sun exposure & over heated homes can
also dehydrate the skin. Some times dryness
is hereditary- then it is called ichthyosis.
As we age, our skin gradually becomes rough
& parched. These disorders can be treated
successfully through our unani herbal preparation.
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Acne: Acne is one of the commonest skin problems. It
produces unsightly spots on the face, neck,
chest, back & upper arms although traditionally
considered a teenage problem (8 out of 10
teenagers suffer from it), acne can affect
people even in their forties. One out of
every 20 persons in the fourth decade has
acne. Even though it is a common problem,
acne cauout of every 20 persons in the fourth
decade has acne. Even though it is a common
problem, acne causes much anguish in the
victims, so, much advice is preferred to
them that they really do not know what to
do. More ever acne can some time go on for
ages, producing both physical & psychological
scars.
The
sebaceous gland is the site of the problems.
These glands produce sebum which, contains
cholesterol, fatty acids and waxes, several
things can go wrong with this fairly simple
process. For example, if the production
of sebum increases or if dead cells clog
up the openings of the glands, the flow
of the sebum gets disturbed. The pores get
blocked & black pimples develop as the
sebum spills into the surrounding tissue.
These pimples might even get infected. Male
hormones, the androgens, are thought to
be responsible, at least in part, for the
over production of sebum & the consequent
development of acne. In the past, diet had
been held responsible for aggravating the
problem.
Hence for years, chocolates, spices &
fatty foods were considered a taboo for
acne patients. Recent studies however have
scientifically exploded this myth. So dietary
restrictions are no longer necessary to
combat the onslaught of acne.
Other
factors, which affect acne, are menstruation,
stressful conditions, hot humid climates
and genetic factors. Cosmetic preparations
containing lanolin & paraffin are known
to exacerbate. Pimples may also occasionally
occur as a side effect of drugs taken for
other illness. Oral drugs are required when
acne is severe and can not be controlled
by local measures. Scars which result from
acne require specialized care & management.
Unani herbal treatment successfully cures
this ailment without any negative effects.
Skin
allergies: When the skin cannot tolerate
certain substances, it reacts to their presence;
this reaction can be either in the form
of eczema or in the form of hives, this
result in itching and redness of the skin.
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