Alternative Medicine for Acne

A Brief Review Of Alternatives in Treating Acne

Alternative medicine includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, and other methods that are not being used in Western (US and Britain) medical practices.

Many patients prefer to be treated using alternative medicine so as to avoid ill side effects of modern drug preparations and invasive therapies.  Alternative treatment practices employ methods which are natural – either in substances administered to the patient or in physical therapy techniques like massage.

If you have been ineffectively dealing with acne for years using Western treatment, then perhaps it’s time for you to turn to alternative medicine to end your fight against acne.  You have a few options on what alternative medicine to use for your acne.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an Eastern medical practice that involves inserting thin needles through specific points in the body to control malign symptoms.  Many reports show the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture, a technique in which needles are applied to the ear.  Auricular acupuncture and electroacupuncture therapies alleviate acne by fixing hormonal fluctuations that cause acne flare-ups. 

Herbal Remedies and Essences

The leaves of the aloe vera plant contain cool gelatinous materials that can be applied on your acne-affected skin to fight bacteria.

Applying lavender oil or some tincture made from calendula flowers relieves acne inflammation and promotes the healing of skin tissues.  Either of these two remedies clears the redness in the affected area and prevents further breakouts. 

Topical application of tea tree oil has been proven to kill bacteria that cause acne.  Tea tree oil can be as effective as synthetically-produced benzoyl peroxide in treating acne.

Clove oil, an essence which has exfoliating and purifying properties, can be used as a spot treatment for stubborn acne.  Clove oil in its pure form can irritate skin, so it is usually diluted with grapeseed oil before applying on the skin.  This substance is strong and acts very quickly.

The aromatic essence of rosewood oil works best for those who have very oily skin.  Topical application of rosewood oil reduces the production of sebum that clogs the pores and cause acne.

For greater effect, you may also choose to use supplements like zinc for acne.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic treatments are administered by professionals called homeopaths.   These experts do not just look at the external cause of your acne.  Homeopathic doctors assess your physical, emotional, and mental being to find out how your acne should be treated.

Aside from examining the physical condition of your acne, homeopaths look into other aspects like your stature and body build, hobbies and preferences, moods and temperament, and eating and sleeping habits.  These indicators help homeopathic doctors find the best homeopathic medicine suitable for your condition. 

As a medication, homeopathic doctors might recommend that you use some of the herbs and essential oils mentioned above.  They might also give you formulations from other plants and trees, organic salts, or substances derived from animals.  These preparations, or a combination of any of these homeopathic alternative medicines, can relieve you from acne inflammation, remove toxin from your skin, and prevent further acne breakouts.