Nutrimed Labs: ACNE VULGARIS

Condition: ACNE VULGARIS

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4 daily - Acidophilus bacteria to restore and normalize healthy bowel flora; for improved detoxification and intestinal flora

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PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

An inflammatory disease most commonly seen in teenagers. It affects areas where sebaceous gland are largest, most numerous, and most active. Mild cases consisting of few residual signs except possibly dilated pores, and the development of the comedo, or blackhead, may progress through more pathological stages of ruptured sebaceous ducts, pustule formation, atrophy and scarring, to more extensive lesions involving the shoulders, trunk, and upper arms. In extreme cases the inflamed nodules and infected cysts canalize and become infected sacs. Bacterial and chemical irritation of the tissue occurs, with destruction and displacement of epidermal cells, and eventually, intense scarring and deformity.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The effect of the androgenic hormones on the pilosebaceous follicular apparatus is considered to be the basic cause of acne. It is not seen in eunuchs, but it can be induced in them by androgen therapy. Acne is so common at puberty that it may almost be considered a physiological disturbance. It affects more than eighty percent of teenagers.

The most important contributory factor in this condition is diet. Certain foods appear to aggravate, or induce, the onset of inflammation. Chocolate, certain grains various ptoreins, cola drinks, and milk have been implicated. Above all, sugar and foods heavily laden with refined sugar, processed, packaged, and chemicalized foods are responsible for much distress during the adolescent years. Refined, devitalized foods upset the endocrine balance and produced stress.

Climate may have a bearing upon the condition as exacerbation is often noted during the winter with improvement in the summer, although excessive hot and humid weather frequently produces a flare-up trauma to the tissues by manual attempts to extrude blackheads or superficial cysts, promotes residual scarring. Commonly exacerbation of acne occurs before, during and just following the menses.

Psychogenic factors, such as disfiguring acne, may induce severe psychological trauma, especially in girls. Withdrawal and self-pity are common, and personality aberrations often develop which may color future development and progress of the teenager.

TREATMENT:

Specific therapy is very definitely indicated, with detoxification, correction of the diet, and the use of intesive therapy with natural supplements, vitamins, and minerals. Because this condition is so prevalent in adolescence and has such a marked effect upon the future of so many young people, correct evaluation and adequate care cannot be overemphasized. No drugs, chemicals, or x-ray therapy would ever be used. Hormone therapy is never indicated other than for temporary relief and this is never considered by the physician who is trained in natural methods of treatment. The standards of good hygiene, normal exercise, rest and relaxation are all highly recommended, and in some cases psychotherapy may be necessary.

Supplements of the right kind, given in adequate amounts over a period of several years during adolescence are mandatory if healing is to be achieved. Treatment should begin with a detoxification schedule of at least one week. Fasting, raw juice, therapy, and warm, cleansing enemas should be the central theme for this first week. Acidophilus E.C. should be given from the first day, three capsules morning and night, and continued indefinitely to normalize the intestinal flora. Starting with the second week and continuing indefinitely, the following supplements are recommended.