Abstract

SKIN AND ACNE RELATED ISSUES AMONG GROWING CHILDREN

Mangwal Ketan, Sharma Pragya and Mishra Dhruv*

Abstract

Face is the very first thing that is noted when we meet somebody. In today’s generation this is most important issue to have a healthy and glowing skin without any scar, blemish or acne. Now-a-days skin issues are one of the most common problem among children. Within those Acne, a very common skin problem in teenagers and adults is found. The Onset of Acne is linked to the start of Puberty. During Puberty, many changes in hormones occur in body, which make skin and hair oily, which leads to clogged pores and acne. The word acne is described as Yauvanpidika in Ayurveda. It includes whiteheads, nodules, cysts, blackheads and pimples that leave blemishes which cause a very severe emotional distress, reduced self-esteem and depression among children.[1] Most children and adults between ages 11 and 30 faces acne at some point. There are different type of acne that affects new born, infants, younger children, and adults. This article is a review for how to manage skin and acne related issues.

Keywords: Yauvanpidika, sushrut samhita, vata, kapha, rakt, vaman.