| Acne vulgaris is commonly known as acne and is | | | | like sugar and cigarettes. Foods high in essential fatty |
| common among teenagers due to hormonal changes | | | | acids (EFAs) such as oily fish, seeds, nuts and |
| at this stage in life. Too much sebum produce by the | | | | whole-grain cereals are good as they have |
| sebaceous glands at this time in life blocks up skin | | | | anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin A (should be |
| pores which makes them get infected. The condition | | | | avoid by pregnant women and those planning |
| consists of red raised areas of the skin which can | | | | pregnancy), E, C and Zinc can be beneficial taken in |
| develop into pustules (white heads) and even cysts. | | | | supplements form. Topical application of diluted tea |
| Common areas of the body that are affected are | | | | tree oil can also help with acne.The following |
| the back, chest, groin and face. The arms, buttocks, | | | | supplements may help if you are suffering from |
| lower trunk and upper legs can also be affected in | | | | Acne.Antioxidant complex |
| severe cases.There is no conclusive evidence that | | | | Multivitamin and multiminerals |
| acne is caused by poor nutrition, but poor nutrition | | | | Vitamin A (Should be avoid by pregnant women or |
| could make the symptoms worst. A diet high in fried | | | | women planning pregnancy) |
| food and saturated fats can make it easier for pores | | | | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) |
| to be blocked. It would be wise to keep to a whole | | | | Vitamin B6 |
| food diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and | | | | Vitamin C |
| drink plenty of mineral water, at least a litre a day. | | | | Vitamin E |
| Eggs, onions and garlic can be beneficial due to the | | | | ZincStewart Hare C.H. |
| high content of sulphur. It is best to avoid stimulants | | | | |