TIPS FOR TEATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF BUMPS; ACNE

People often describe localized swollen areas on, or under, the skin as lumps or bumps. While bumps on, or under, the skin may result from conditions that give rise to a skin rash, many other conditions can result in solitary raised lumps on the skin. Infections, tumors, and the body's response to trauma or injury can all lead to lumps or bumps that appear to be located on or underneath the skin.

Depending upon the cause of skin lumps or bumps, they may vary in size and be firm or soft to the touch. The overlying skin may be reddened or ulcerated. Skin bumps may or may not be painful or tender, depending upon the cause of the lesions.  Some of the causes of bumps on the human skin are as follows

• Acne (Pimples)
• Actinic Keratosis
• Boils
• Cysts
• Erythema Nodosum
• Gout
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Keloid
• Keratosis Pilaris
• Melanoma
• Moles
• MRSA
• Skin Tag

What is acne? What are the different types of acne?

Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is one of the various kind of bumps that can affect the human skin. It is a problem that affects not only teenagers, but everyone; it can affect people from ages 10 through 40. It is not unusual for women, in particular, to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s.

What causes acne?

Acne is not caused by any particular factor. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty, stimulated by male hormones from the adrenal glands of both boys and girls. Sebum (oil) is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin, and under certain circumstances, cells that are close to the surface block the openings of sebaceous glands and cause a buildup of oil underneath. This oil stimulates bacteria (which live on everyone's skin and generally cause no problems) to multiply and cause surrounding tissues to become inflamed.

Tips for acne treatment / management

To take care of acne, lifestyle must be considered first. Knowing well that the focus of the therapy involved int the acne management is to

a) unclog pores,

b) kill the existing bacteria and

c) minimize the intake of oil.

It is also advisable to drink lots of water and improve your over all diet and exercise. Keep pets off your face and pillow and change your pillow case often.. to prevent oil bacteria from reinfecting your face.

The aloe vera plant can help a lot in various ways viz;

Aloe vera contains vitamin E and this can bring about enhancement of your skin even when applied orally. Aloe vera also softens and conditions the skin, it helps relieve itching and irritating of swollen skin, and stated in my previous post, aloe vera can do a lot more in keeping you healthy with an acne-free face and skin.

ALOE-VERA (True Aloe)

Aloes have been used worldwide for more than 3,500 years. They are desert lilies and there are more than 200 varieties. Aloe vera is an aloe plant. Aloe vera, which means “true aloe” in Latin, is generally the most widely used and most effective species of aloe.

The aloe vera plant has long, spiked leaves, which are thick-skinned and contain a clear gel-like substance. It is used today in many products, including cosmetics, skin lotions and moisturizers, burn gels and even sun screen creams.

Juice is also taken from the aloe vera leaves. The bitter juice is often prepared as a flavored drink and is used to help with digestive problems.
Aloe vera contains numerous vitamins and minerals, enzymes, amino acids, natural sugars and agents which may be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. The combination and balance of the plant's ingredients are what purportedly gives it its healing properties. 



     Many ancient works, including the Bible, refer to the use of aloe. One of the first documented users of aloe vera was Cleopatra, who lived from 68 to 30 B.C. She is said to have used the gel on her skin as protection from the sun, and to have thought the gel helped to keep her skin young-looking. In fact, the Egyptians may have used aloe vera in their embalming of bodies, among other uses.

About the year Six B.C., Dioscorides, a Greek physician, discovered aloe vera was effective in treating a wide range of ailments, from kidney problems and constipation, to severe burns of the skin.

Today aloe vera continues to be widely used around the world. Studies have shown that aloe vera speeds the healing process, particularly in burns, including those from radiation. It is also used by dermatologists to speed healing after facial dermabrasion, which removes scars from the skins top layers.


     The possible benefits from the use of aloe vera gel and juice include:

1. Helps sooth skin injured by burns, irritations, cuts and insect bites.

2. Helps moisturize and soften the skin.

3. Helps speed the healing of skin wounds, burns and other injuries.

4. Helps (when taken internally)with constipation, diarrhea and other intestinal problems.

5. Helps speed and improve general healing when taken internally.

6. Helps relieve itching and swelling of irritated skin.

7. Helps kill fungus and bacteria.

8. May improve the effectiveness of sun screen products.

       Studies have been done and have shown aloe vera as a plant that has some value in the treatment or prevention of some cancers and arthritis. Aloe Vera has also been shown to be useful in treating diabetes, immune system problems and psoriasis.


     Aloe vera plants are readily available and some people keep a potted plant in the kitchen. A leaf spike may be cut open and the gel applied directly to a cut or burn. For other uses, particularly for internal use, commercial gels and juices, which are processed under strict controls, can be found at most health food stores as well as many supermarkets.
     Do not just take any aloe plant as it may not be "Aloe Vera"! Go for the right specie! Ask questions!! Seek the advice of experts!!! 





Aloe vera is one of Nature’s gifts!