Hormonal Skin Problems
Definition:
Female hormonal acne - For a number of reasons, the sebaceous (oil) glands at the base of the hair follicles in the skin can become blocked, resulting in acne - an unsightly skin disorder that includes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and, if the oil glands become inflamed, pustules and cysts. The most common form, Acne vulgaris, affects the areas of the body with high concentrations of sebaceous glands: the face, neck, upper chest, shoulders, and upper back. A tendancy toward acne may be heriditary and the condition is linked to hormonal activity - some women are prone to outbreaks in the days before their periods, for example, and outbreaks commonly occur at puberty, affecting as many as seven out of ten adolescents.
Dr Brian Kaplan Hormonal Skin Problems
Some skin rashes are tied to hormonal issues such as acne in adolescence and skin eruptions of various sorts related to menstruation and menopause.
- Each case is obviously different and a
holistic approach is essential. The aim would be to find the right holistic stimulus to prod the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself.
- A constitutional homeopathic remedy will be selected and prescribed.
- Diet will be reviewed and supplements may be recommended.
- If stress is a major factor this will be addressed and appropriate stress reduction techniques will be recommended.
It obviously makes sense in ‘hormonal skin problems’ to treat the whole person than just the end result on the skin. The endocrine (hormonal) system of the body is similar to a sophisticated orchestra and can easily stop playing in harmony. The ethos of my approach is always to try and persuade that ‘orchestra’ to get back to playing in harmony. For this some from of an holistic stimulus to the whole organism will be used.
Mr Stefan Chmelik on Acne, Rosacea, hormonal acne:
There are several distinct forms of acne, and each has a different cause and treatment. This is quite different to conventional medicine, where antibiotics, Roaccutane or hormones are the only treatment options.
Herbal medicine is without doubt the treatment of choice for this as well as most other skin conditions. Herbs can be given as capsules for those that do not like the taste. Also helpful with some types of acne are acupuncture, diet and nutritional supplements.
Although some types of acne are easier to treat than others, almost no one should have to live with this difficult problem, as Chinese Medicine is so effective.