Vitamin Treatments for Acne

Acne is caused by excessive oil production in the sebaceous glands. The secretions are called sebum and this oil drains into hair follicles. Acne comes in many forms including blackheads, whiteheads, cystic, severe nodular and mild inflammatory acne. Acne is the most common skin disease in the world; it is not contagious but it does affect more than 75% percent of the population.

While it is considered a rite of passage for teenagers, many adults may suffer acne into their 40s. The causes for acne are not limited to one portion of the population. Acne affects all ages, races and genders.

• Genetics
• hormones
• Prescribed Medications
• Oil Based cosmetics
• Stress
• Physical irritation
• Humidity and Environmental pollutants

The human body is a complex organism that employs a variety of methods to maintain internal balance (homeostasis) and to deal with waste products, imbalances, and energy. Stress depletes the body of vital resources because of the effect the stress reaction takes on a system. A suppressed immune system and poor digestion may result in a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. The body processes vitamins for cellular energy and work.

Hormonal imbalance may also contribute to excess production by the sebaceous glands and in effect, increase acne outbreaks. There are several treatments for the various types-of-acne, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

A healthy sebaceous gland

Vitamin supplements also play an important role in the treatment of acne because vitamins support the body’s ability to create energy for cellular processes as well as provide the basic nutrients for life.

Some vitamins and minerals that play a key role in treating acne include:

• Vitamin A: This vitamin is essential for acne-free skin. Vitamin A produces a lot of the effects of the isotretonoin and retinoids but without the side effects (including severe birth defects in unborn fetuses).
• Vitamin E: This vitamin is important for skin repair and retards cellular aging.
• Zinc: Zinc is essential for absorption of Vitamin A and also regulates levels of Vitamin E in the blood. It also boosts the immune system and helps kill acne bacteria.
• Selenium: Selenium is needed for skin elasticity. It also boosts the action of the other anti-oxidants. (Anti-oxidants are important because they prevent the spread of oxidative cells that can attack cellular function in all major systems of the body.)
• Magnesium: This mineral seems to play a major role in hormone balance, which is a major cause of acne.

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There is no cure for acne, but acne can be treated completely. While vitamins alone may not clear up acne, they support a healthier diet and can offset some causes including stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal imbalances. When acne is severe, a physician or dermatologist should be consulted. With modern medicine, no one should have to suffer from the poor self-esteem and discomfort that acne causes. Vitamins can play a key role in the treatment of the overall physiology of a person, including supporting their internal systems and promote a healthier body.

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