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What Causes Acne On The Forehead And Cheeks?

Hello,I had acne and pimples during my teenage and it ended as I turned to my 20 s, now suddenly it has once again started spreading on my forehead and checks. I don t know whether it is a reaction or any product that I have used. Would just like to know what medicine shall I take for it.
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern

1. Since humidity and hot weather is the prime cause of oily skin and acne/ pimples, thus significant seasonal changes can be one reason and at your age hormonal imbalance and excess use of personal kit [soaps, cleaner, creams] can also cause the same so check with the hormonal profile.

2. According to Ayurveda, your Age is in “pitta” time which is related to Digestive system thus following considerations [natural] are recommended

i. Triphala helps balance all the doshas and clean up the digestive system [take 5gm with lukewarm water at bed time [night]
ii. Avocado is a good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin C: thus natural moisturizer and anti inflammatory fruit.
iii. Clean the Pimple area with Apple vinegar, Leave it for one hour and then wash with lukewarm water
iv. Tomatoes having astringent and antioxidant properties help heal acne scars. [use them as facial masks]
v. Lemons [ for blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night] , Apples (anti oxidant), Pears (regulate pH balance), Banana (probiotic)
vi. Spinach: contains Vitamin A [most important vitamin for the skin] and also helps to stop the production of sebum [ who suffer from oily skin]
vii. Cucumber: since both Vitamin A and C are found in cucumbers [reason of use in skin care products].
viii. Raw carrots: not only are an excellent source of vitamins, but also of magnesium and minerals. [both cucumber and carrot can be eaten and used as face mask]
ix. Kale contains a high amount of antioxidants which can reverse skin damage and provide with calcium, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation.
x. Use face mask with Multani mitti, Chandan, Neem leaves powder, Haridra with lemon and honey.
xi. Natural medicine [prescription drugs] available are: Maha Thiktakam kashaya, Patoladi kashaya, Maha Thiktaka Gritam, Guggulu Thiktaka kashaya / Gritam, Saptasaram kashaya, Khadira Arishtam, Kumari Asavam Sarivadi Asavam / Arishtam, Avipattikar Churna, Haridra Khanda, Chandanadi Lepa, Multani Mitti
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What Causes Acne On The Forehead And Cheeks?

** Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern 1. Since humidity and hot weather is the prime cause of oily skin and acne/ pimples, thus significant seasonal changes can be one reason and at your age hormonal imbalance and excess use of personal kit [soaps, cleaner, creams] can also cause the same so check with the hormonal profile. 2. According to Ayurveda, your Age is in “pitta” time which is related to Digestive system thus following considerations [natural] are recommended i. Triphala helps balance all the doshas and clean up the digestive system [take 5gm with lukewarm water at bed time [night] ii. Avocado is a good source of Vitamin E and Vitamin C: thus natural moisturizer and anti inflammatory fruit. iii. Clean the Pimple area with Apple vinegar, Leave it for one hour and then wash with lukewarm water iv. Tomatoes having astringent and antioxidant properties help heal acne scars. [use them as facial masks] v. Lemons [ for blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night] , Apples (anti oxidant), Pears (regulate pH balance), Banana (probiotic) vi. Spinach: contains Vitamin A [most important vitamin for the skin] and also helps to stop the production of sebum [ who suffer from oily skin] vii. Cucumber: since both Vitamin A and C are found in cucumbers [reason of use in skin care products]. viii. Raw carrots: not only are an excellent source of vitamins, but also of magnesium and minerals. [both cucumber and carrot can be eaten and used as face mask] ix. Kale contains a high amount of antioxidants which can reverse skin damage and provide with calcium, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids which help to reduce inflammation. x. Use face mask with Multani mitti, Chandan, Neem leaves powder, Haridra with lemon and honey. xi. Natural medicine [prescription drugs] available are: Maha Thiktakam kashaya, Patoladi kashaya, Maha Thiktaka Gritam, Guggulu Thiktaka kashaya / Gritam, Saptasaram kashaya, Khadira Arishtam, Kumari Asavam Sarivadi Asavam / Arishtam, Avipattikar Churna, Haridra Khanda, Chandanadi Lepa, Multani Mitti