I have pimples on elbows wt I do. Then what we do please tell me.

Dr. Vishal DevDietitian/Nutritionist3yrs exp

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The treatment of acne or pimples by the administration of salve or ointment does not serve any purpose. They only suppress the action of the sebaceous glands temporarily. In nature cure, the main emphasis is on diet and certain water application. To begin with the patient should resort to an all- fruit diet for about a week. In this regimen, there should be three meals a day, consisting of fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grape- fruit, pineapple and peaches. Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, stewed or tinned fruits should not be taken. 1. Unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else. During this period, warm-water enema should be taken daily to cleanse the bowels and ail other measures adopted to eradicate constipation. 2. Acne or pimple diet:- following an acne diet plan can help you to some extent. Here are some acne diet tips that you can keep in mind while planning an acne diet plan:- 1. Have five servings of orange/red/yellow colored fruits and vegetables daily. 2. Add low-fat yogurt to your daily diet. 3. If possible, completely avoid or restrict your alcohol intake. 4. Add de-skinned chicken and fish to your acne diet plan. 5. Eliminate red meat completely if possible. 6. Eat plenty of root vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils. Also make sure you include some sprouted seeds and soya in your meals. 7. Try and move over to organic foods. 8. Cut down your tea and coffee intake. 9. While preparing your acne diet recipes try and avoid the omega-6 fats contained in vegetable oils such as corn oil and cottonseed oil. 10. Some of the best acne foods to eat are those high in fibre. Make sure that you consume 25 to 30 grams of fibre daily. 11. If you are suffering from acne, foods to eat include unprocessed whole organic raw foods mainly consisting of sprouts, fruits and vegetables. Local treatment;- 1. As regarding local treatment, hot fomentation should be applied to open up the pores and squeeze out the waste matter, then rinse with cold water. Sun and air baths by exposing the whole body to sun and air are highly beneficial. 2. The healing packs made of grated cucumber, oatmeal cooked in milk, and cooked, creamed carrots used externally, have been found to be effective. 3. The orange peel is valuable in the treatment of acne. The peel, pounded well with water on a piece of stone, should be applied to the affected areas. The lemon has also proved beneficial in removing pimples and acne. It should be applied regularly. 4. A teaspoonful of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and black heads. The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it, every night before retiring. 5. The juice of raw potatoes has also proved very valuable in clearing skin blemishes. This cleansing results from high content of potassium, sulphur, phosphorus and chlorine in the potato. These elements are, however, of value only when the potato is raw as in this state they are composed of live organic atoms. 6. A hot epsom-salt bath twice a week will be highly beneficial in all cases of acne. This bath is prepared by adding one and a half kg. Of epsom-salt to 50 litres of water having a temperature of about 100? f. The patient should remain in the bath from 25 to 35 minutes till he perspires freely. After the bath the patient should cool off gradually. You can opt for any of the anti-acne diet plans such as the hormone diet plan, or personal individualized diet plan, or the healing diet plan. 

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