The main problem with recommending good treatments administered for psoriasis, is that you often find something that worked for one person may not work at all for the next. This can make identifying the single best treatment for psoriasis difficult, and this is the reason that trying to find a cure that works for you can become costly.

Because of this hit and miss nature of finding the best treatment for psoriasis, many people will fail to find ultimate relief from it. However, eradicating psoriasis from your life needn’t be as difficult as this sounds, just by taking a holistic approach to the problem.

When people talk about holistic treatment, they are referring to examining the multiple factors that often converge and manifest themselves in certain conditions. This approach is not about taking a magic pill that will make the problem go away, but in applying changes to areas of your life that can make an impact on your condition.

Most people with psoriasis will already be using some kind of cream or lotion on the affected areas, to help soothe the skin and help it to heal. These can help, but as they are only targeting the symptoms on the surface, they are not the best treatment for psoriasis. However, these products can still play a part in a holistic therapy for psoriasis, as long as they contain natural moisturizers instead of chemicals. The same can be said of any products that will touch the skin, like soap and detergents.

To truly tackle the condition, the best treatment for psoriasis is to address it at the root of what causes it. Although modern science still does not completely understand the exact cause of the condition, we do know enough about what happens in psoriasis to combat it. Because we know that psoriasis causes a disruption of the immune system, by boosting our immune system we can help it to fight the disease.

In view of helping the immune system, the best treatment for psoriasis sufferers to take is going to involve addressing their diet. People who consume large amounts of processed convenience foods without enough fresh fruit and vegetables, are actually harming their immune system. To function properly it needs a daily supply of vital nutrients, and much of the food we eat today is stripped of these nutrients in the manufacturing process.

To complicate matters even further, the chemical additives put in food in the manufacturing process actually damage the immune system. Because these toxins are alien to the body, the immune system has an uphill struggle to break them down which weakens it, allowing conditions like psoriasis to flourish. The immune system will normally try to get rid of toxins like this through the bowels and urinary tract, but constantly eating food that contains them causes a build up to occur, forcing the body to push them out through the skins’ pores.

The best treatment for psoriasis has to involve a detoxification program to remove the toxic build up, along with a healthier diet that reduces the toxins getting into the body. This way of tackling psoriasis may involve a little work in implementing the changes required, but it is effective and will also leave you in better health overall.

There has been much debate about the beneficial effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). While a Dutch study stated that PRP was no better than” “placebo” for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendonitis, the “placebo” was a standard tenotomy protocol which is an effective therapy. So the fact that PRP was only a little better than an effective therapy doesn’t say that PRP is not effective.

What was neglected by much of the media was the technique used to administer the PRP- not a technique that is favored by those of us who use PRP a lot. And the type of method used to prepare the PRP. Unless the protocol definitely produced a platelet concentration 4-5 times baseline, the treatment was not going to be effective.

Also, another more recent Dutch study did show PRP was very effective for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and an Italian study showed favorable results in osteoarthritis of the knee.

So… if you’re a prospective patient with a tendonitis problem, how do you ensure you get the right type of treatment?

First, make sure the physician who administers the PRP has done at least 200 cases.

Second, make sure the physician is skilled in the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Unless ultrasound is used, the PRP is essentially wasted.

Third. What type of protocol is used? Find out the exact machine used and what the platelet concentration above baseline is administered. It must be at least 4-5 times above baseline.

Fourth. Make sure you don’t have any of the conditions that might make a PRP procedure less than effective. These include:

• Anti-platelet / anti-inflammatory medication (i.e. Coumadin, ASA, NSAIDS, heparin, and High dose fish oil)
• Bleeding / clotting disorder
• Anemia / low platelet count
• Cigarette smoking
• Nutritional / Hormonal deficiency

Here is a list of potential areas where PRP has been shown to be effective. This list is provided courtesy of Dr, Jonathan Fenton.

Hip/Pelvis
• Hip osteoarthritis
• Hamstring origin/ischial tuberosity
• Symphysis pubis / pubalgia
• Adductor / gluteal tendinosis

Knee
• Patellar tendinosis
• Quadriceps tendinosis & tears
• Collateral / cruciate ligament tears
• Meniscal tears
• Osteoarthritis
• Patellofemoral
• Post ACL repair
• Pes bursitis / tendinosis
• Proximal tibfib joint laxity / OA

Ankle/Foot

• Achilles tendinosis
• Peroneal tendinosis & tear
• Tibialis posterior tears & tendinosis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Osteochondral defect talus
• Sinus tarsi syndrome
• Ankle ligament tears and laxity
• Bunions
• Osteoarthritis ankle, foot, toes
• Sesamoids

And this is only a partial list.

When PRP is given it should be done after a percutaneous needle tenotomy is performed. This is a procedure where the damaged or diseased tendon is peppered with multiple small holes using ultrasound guidance.
Why?

The procedure helps to breaks up scar tissue, abnormal blood vessels, and degenerative tissue. It also stimulates bleeding and creates a favorable condition for PRP.

Tenotomy also leads to remodeling of tendon in a way that restores many of its normal mechanical properties.

At the Arthritis Treatment Center, we have had enormous success using PRP for the above areas and highly recommend it for patients in whom chronic tendonitis is a problem.

Platelet-rich plasma (or PRP as it is called) is the “treatment du jour” for many soft tissue injuries since being mentioned as the technique that allowed Hines Ward to play in the Super Bowl.

Before stating specifically what PRP is, I will discuss the rationale behind its use.

Wound healing is a complex staged process that involves a number of cells.

The first event during injury is bleeding followed by tissue regeneration.

There are three distinct stages of tissue regeneration. These include: inflammation, proliferation (multiplication) of cells, and tissue remodeling.

Initially in the laboratory, scientists discovered a technique to initiate and accelerate tissue regeneration. They found that an autologous (from the self) platelet concentrate was filled with growth and healing factors. First used in animal models, this treatment was then used in human subjects with success.

What was found was that there was a minimal number of platelets required to make this technique work.

While the average platelet count in a normal human being is about 200,000/mm, the amount in a standard platelet concentrate used for PRP is about 1,000,000/mm or more.

PRP is collected by drawing a 20-60 cc volume of blood, then concentrating it in a special centrifuge. The total volume of fluid containing the platelets is approximately five cc. The platelets within the PRP release growth factors over 7 days.

Lesser platelet concentrations or platelets that aren’t viable (living and working) will not enhance wound healing.

Platelets contain what are called “alpha granules” that are packed with growth factors. These bioactive growth factors both start as well as accelerate tissue repair and regeneration at the wound site. These growth factors include: adhesion molecules, fibrinogen, interleukin-1 beta, platelet-derived growth factor, transforming growth factor-beta, epidermal growth factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor.

When the PRP is administered to the wound site, it needs to be activated. This is accomplished using a variety of substances. Once activated, the PRP forms a gel. The framework of the gel is set up by both platelets as well as fibrin. The gel forms a temporary sealant and barrier that allows the initiation of tissue regeneration.

Growth factors concentrate within the scaffold and are slowly released over several days. Most importantly, the gel acts as a structure where stem cells can bind. This latter function is important since stem cells are often used along with PRP.

The growth factors from the platelets attract cells to the area to start and accelerate inflammation. This is called chemotaxis. Stem cells, if used, are also attracted (chemoattraction). The growth factors from the platelets also stimulate cell multiplication. This is particularly important, again, if stem cells are used.

PRP is best used for soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, tendonitis, and bursitis.

One critical component to the proper use of PRP is the use of ultrasound needle guidance. If the PRP isn’t placed in the exact location needed, it won’t work. The physician administering PRP must be well-experienced not only in the science and biology of this material but must also be a master of ultrasound needle guidance.

Usually, a tenotomy, meaning making multiple holes in the injured tendon or bursa needs to be done prior to introduction of the PRP.

PRP treatment may have to repeated about 20 percent of the time if there is no sign of improvement after 4 weeks.

One important issue: all anti-inflammatory and immuno-suppressive drugs should be avoided prior to and for 4 weeks following institution of PRP therapy. These drugs may reduce the effectiveness of PRP.

For more information about PRP or stem cell therapy, call the Arthritis Treatment Center at (301) 694-5800.

Tendonitis refers to a condition where there is inflammation of a tendon or group of tendons. Tendons are the “ropes” that connect muscles to bones. Tendons can become irritated as a result of repetitive motion or trauma. What occurs is “overuse” which causes microtrauma or injury to the tendon. The fibers that make up the tendon begin to break down. This process is often accompanied by inflammation, particularly if there is underlying arthritis.

Tendons can also be inflamed where they insert into bone. Tendons are subject to irritation because they cross joints. When joints are used, so are tendons.

While repetitive motion is the usual culprit that leads to tendonitis, aging is also a factor.

Since tendons are ubiquitous – present at every joint in the body- tendonitis is a common malady. It most often occurs in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.

The traditional approach to managing tendonitis has been to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) supplemented by rest, physical therapy, assistive devices such as splints, and corticosteroid injections.

In severe case, open surgical procedures are performed

Fortunately, there is a relatively new option that appears to be having surprisingly good results.

Since tendonitis is due to inflammation, the old thinking has been that reducing inflammation is the best appro

Are you finding it hard to fall asleep? You are not alone. Close to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders; a staggering 60% to 65% of those numbers are cases of chronic disorders. Since most of these cases go untreated, an individual that is suffering from it may only notice its effects: drowsiness, poor memory, lack of focus and poor reaction time. There is a study conducted that showed drowsiness to be a real problem that increases a driver’s risk of a crash by around a factor of four; this is indeed a serious problem.

Tossing and turning in bed while attempting to calm yourself to sleep is a good way to waste time and energy and also to up your tension level all the more instead of being able to get the rest that you need. So why not use self-hypnosis to get your insomnia under control? Among the various proven ways wherein you can harness the ability of self-hypnosis is when you have problems sleeping.

Here’s a simple how-to to get you dozing off in no time:

• Be ready to go to sleep - lying in your bed trying to fall asleep while running an extended laundry list of stuff you needed to do won’t help resolve your sleeping problems at all. Instead, aim to go through your checklist of “things to do before getting into bed” before you really lie down in bed. Program your brain to connect lying in your bed with sleeping, not with thinking about things to complete or stuff you should have completed prior to actually trying to get to sleep.

• Find your ideal position - Discover the sleeping position that you’re most comfortable with. You don’t have to force yourself to lie on your back if that isn’t where you’re able to sleep the fastest. Try moving on your side as an alternative, when hugging a comfy cushy body pillow. Just be in the position where you’re most comfortable.

• Leave for tomorrow what you possibly can - If the problem that is concerning you can wait for the next morning then do not mull it over while you try to fall asleep. As I’ve said, if you must go through a laundry list of stuff to do, go do it earlier than lying down in bed.

• Concentrate on relaxing the body - Start from your toes then move your way up. A lot of times we’re not even aware that we are tensing up our body parts, so conscious effort is needed to make our body ease up to become relaxed.

• Be aware of your breathing - Same as an exercise instructor, remind yourself to breathe in and breathe out while thinking about calming and comforting thoughts.

• Let yourself drift away into slumber - Carry on focusing your attention on those calming thoughts and shortly you will end up drifting into sleep.

Now, I don’t know about other people but for myself, I’m not a big believer in counting sheep, counting backwards or counting anything for that matter. The main reason for this is because whenever you count you happen to be engaging your mind to undertake an activity that needs alertness. Unless you’ll be able to prove to me you can actually count backwards from 100 to 1 without having to “consciously” give it some thought, I’m sticking to this belief.

On the other hand, when you are thinking soothing thoughts, you’re instructing your mind to calm down and take it easy. You’ll find that you’ll begin to relax beBut if counting works for you personally, then go for it.

Self hypnosis is a wonderful way to help you fall asleep. There are loads of hypnosis recordings available both online and in CD stores that you can listen to at bed time. Just don’t try to implement self-hypnosis to help yourself sleep less than what is required by your system to function properly and stay healthy. Your purpose in using self-hypnosis should be to improve yourself, never to cheat yourself into believing that harmful sleeping patterns are actually acceptable.

In order to remove a wart, it’s important that we know what a wart is in the first place.

Warts are rarely anything to worry about, and just about everyone has at least one somewhere on their body. Warts are merely a type of infection caused by the human papillomavirus, which we contract through ordinary contact with other people.

Warts come in a number of shapes and varieties, and so what you decide to do to rid yourself of them depends on exactly what you’ve got.

Moreover, different remedies work for some folks, but not for others. Indeed, what is appropriate treatment for a wart on the sole of your foot, let’s say, may not be appropriate for one on your face.

Doctors have ready access to a range of different medications. They are generally very, very safe to use, and are not toxic to you and I. Warts are rarely, if ever, a life or death issue, so the drugs used to counter them need not be particularly powerful or dangerous to human health.

You can have surgery to remove your warts. This is your last resort if medications do not do the job.

Cryotherapy is one simple and widely used option. Liquid nitrogen, or some other cryogen, is applied to the wart, causing it to freeze. Freezing kills the wart, along with a small apron of skin surrounding the wart. (But don’t worry about that!) The wart will simply fall off by itself after a number of days.

Laser treatment is also a popular choice, and has some of the same effect as cryogens, but the wart is killed and burned off using concentrated light energy. You should know that it can be a little painful, so you might consider requesting a local anesthetic.

Scarring can occasionally be an issue with laser therapy, depending on the location of your wart, your skin type, and the duration of treatment.

Every pharmacy has medications readily available without prescription. These can be very inexpensive, and will almost surely be the place you start before you opt costly medicines or surgery.

One popular non-prescription medication is salicylic acid. Applied right onto the wart, it will kill it over a period of a few weeks. Your wart will eventually die and fall off. However, this method takes patience, and not everyone wants to submit to the time it takes.

There are a few cryptherapeutic remedies you can buy over the counter and try at home. Ease and low cost are the plus side of these, but they may not be as effective as you would like. These use cryogens that are less powerful than liquid nitrogen, and so the really low temperatures required for real cryotherapy are never achieved. Try it anyway; it has been very effective for some.

At the end of the day, there a ton of natural methods which have been in use for centuries. Some are believed to work; some are clearly ineffective. Talk to your local naturopath or health food store to see what is currently available.

Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser, apply a cold compress, soak in a warm oatmeal bath, apply Aloe Vera gel, drink sufficient amounts of water, and apply Vitamin E to treat red and irritated skin and prevent further instances by tracing the possible causes of the irritation and avoiding these factors in the future.

There are several causes of skin getting inflamed. People with sensitive skin almost always have skin irritation. Skin commonly becomes red and inflamed due to Argan oil skin irritation and allergic reactions to certain foods. There are easy ways to minister to irritated skin. Actually, there are quite a number of treatments that you can use without any additional help from anyone. There are other ways to help eliminate skin that is irritated and dry:

Say away from any sources of irritation

The simplest and most basic solution to solving skin irritation is to identify what could be causing your skin to become irritated and avoid it. At the same time this will this will avoid irritation of skin in future. If the irritation is topical, it might be caused by creams, lotions, soaps or cosmetic products that you are presently applying over your skin. Try to avoid using these products and find alternative ones that don’t cause similar side effects. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for a few days if you have already been out in the sun previously, so that your skin has a chance to return to normal.

Wash your skin with a gentle cleanser

Harsh cleansers and soaps can intensify irritation. You will want to use a mild cleanser to gently wash your face. Be sure to find a mild and gentle cleanser that is suitable for your skin that will not cause any further reaction.

Apply a cold compress

Cold pressure may be applied to relieve redness, swelling or burning sensation. Wrap the icepack with a towel and use it to apply pressure on your skin, or if you don’t have an icepack available, you can soak a clean wash cloth on the cool water.

Soak in a warm oatmeal bath

Oatmeal is having such a property that can calm irritated skin . Add two cups of oatmeal to a bath of moderately warm water. The condition of your skin would go more adverse and become drier if you go in for the use of the hot water and so you must quit the use of the hot water and use only the moderately warm water. It is a good idea to soak in a warm bath for 15-20 minutes.

Use Aloe Vera on the affected areas

Aloe Vera is famous for it’s skin healing properties. Natural aloe gel is recommended due to it not containing fragrances or ingredients that are artificial. The treatment of the affected area consists of administering the gel to it.

Drink sufficient amounts of water

Dehydrated skin is prone to irritation. While under dehydration, it is not easy to treat it. Consume enough water each day–about 64 oz daily.

Rub vitamin E into the surface of your skin

Vitamin E helps to have a healthy skin and solves many skin problems. Vitamin E products, like oils or capsules, can be rubbed right onto the skin.

Always take proper care of your skin. Don’t limit your skin care to any product, use specific ones relating to the skin problems you are having.

Sleep Apnea and snoring studies have led to a greater understanding of this condition. Individuals that experience apnea stop breathing during sleep for a few minutes at a time whenever asleep. This interruption in sleep causes many negative effects on the body. It can result in constant headaches, loss of memory, frequent awakenings during the night, significant restlessness, loud and snoring.

This is caused by either a deterioration muscle memory that can be the result of a misfiring taking place within the brain. This malfunction within the body causes, the throat will not open in time employing expanding lungs, so the arteries fails to acquire sufficient oxygen.

There are two different types of apnea that affect the body in different ways. One form of the disease causes the throat to shut but continues to let air through. The body may identify that your throat has been preventing correct inhaling and exhaling mechanisms. Whenever oxygen isn’t being correctly entered to the lungs, brain transmits an urgent situation transmission to help you awaken in order to inhale.

In the second form of this sleep disorder, the brain is interrupted from regulating the lungs and heart and during sleep, this important muscles do not function properly. The brain neurons are not able to send messages to the body to breathe. So air does not come into the lungs regularly while asleep.

The word Apnea means in need of breath. This sleep disorder has be recorded in medical history for many years. It is particularly common in individuals that are overweight. It is also common in people that are overweight. If the disorder goes on too long without proper treatment then other more serious symptoms can develop. When the body does not get enough oxygen during sleep, it can cause all kinds of problems with the brain and heart

Sleep apnea causes individuals with the condition to be very tired all of the time. They also have the tendency to become irritable on a regular basis and have great difficulties remembering things. They will also have problems focusing and concentrating. Since sleep apnea can eventually lead to hypertension and increases the chance of having a stroke., It is important for individuals with this condition to seek treatment right away.

Individuals with this condition may have to consult with many different types of doctors. Heart and brain specialist may both have to get involved with the patient’s treatment. The doctors will run a series of test to see what is triggering the problem. They will also monitor how long the individual stops breathing while they are asleep. Some medical procedures may entail the removal of the tonsils.

If overweight, the individual will be asked to lose weight to reduce the occurrence of the condition. More commonly, physician will advise important alterations in lifestyle, including not drinking alcoholic beverages and to stop smoking. It is very important that people with this condition consult with their medical professional for details on how to stop snoring.

Your general doctor can supervise an overnight observation by various specialist. They will look into a number of factors to determine why the individual is not breathing properly. Sleep Apnea and snoring studies is important to understand this condition.

Some patients are willing to put up with disappointment in order to find a natural cure for toenail fungus. These are patients who are typically suspicious of anything that is synthetic. They understand that after all these crisis events, government is not to be trusted in matters relating to public health. That is a rather sad situation but it is rooted in the reality of the previous levels of competence that have been displayed by governments of all persuasions. This article provides an insight into the solutions that some patients have found to be effective.

Assessing of 6 Natural Cures For Toenail Fungus

1. Vinegar: A number of patients swear that a solution that has concentrated vinegar will give them relief. The theory is that the harsh PH levels will create an environment where the fungus cannot survive. Eventually it will die off, leaving a healthy nail growth behind. It also has the benefit of not damaging the liver in the same way that some pills might behave.

2. Tea Tree Oil: This solution comes with high praise from many former patients. A solution that contains this ingredient might be added to olive oil and then used to soak the nails. Alternatively it might be wrapped around the affected area for about forty five minutes a day. The natural elements within tea tree oil have been found to be very effective against Trichophyton Rubrum, one of the pathogenic elements for the fungus.

3. Oregano Oil: This remedy has been surprisingly effective against all expectations. It does not have the celebrity endorsement of Tea Tree Oil but it certainly packs a punch in terms of getting rid of the fungus. Often this natural cure for toenail fungus will follow the same homeopathic route as other treatments in the list. It is very strong oil that can irritate the skin so patients are advised to dilute it with olive oil.

4. Pure Turpentine: Perhaps one of the most ingenious solutions to find a natural cure for toenail fungus is pure turpentine. This product can be made at home after the distillation of conifers which are commonly known as “Christmas Trees”. The liquid is used to dampen the affected toes. It penetrates deep into the skin and causes healing to take place. The skin will dry after three days, which is a sign that the fungus is finally dying.

5. Strong Salt Solutions: Some patients claim that soaking the feet in strong salt solutions will harm the fungus and destroy it. Of course this theory is somewhat debunked by the fact that swimming pools are often the leading transmission avenues for the fungal infection, regardless of the presence of high levels of chlorine. However many patients have provided anecdotal evidence that strong salt solutions can work.

6. Undiluted Lemon Juice: Soaking the feet in undiluted lemon juice will raise the acidity level in the area to a stage where the fungus can no longer survive. This solution should be used ideal where the feet do not have open wounds, otherwise the pain can be excruciating.

Every one has experienced it at sometime in their lives; you wake up look in the mirror and low and behold your face is covered in 4 or 5 bright red fresh pimples just begging you to pop them. There are 2 main causes of acne, the most common type occurs during your teenage years when your body is going through a number of major physical changes, this results in a high hormone release into your system and almost always brings about a sudden bad case of pimples. The second cause of zits is through other external factors such as dirt, greasy foods and reactions to chemicals in household cleaning products; there is a myth that adults cannot have an acne outbreak, this is absolutely not true. Though don’t let this worry you, there is an acne cure for both types of this condition in fact teenagers need only wait a while for their bodies to fully change before the zits finally disappear.

So how do I get rid of acne once I have it? Luckily doctors have been dealing with bad cases of pimples for a while now and there is an endless line of different acne cures at your finger tips. A visit to your local shopping center or chemist will bring you face to face with a number of affordable over the counter solutions; these mainly come as creams and wipes which can be directly applied to the affected areas. Before spending you hard earned cash on medications that may or may not help your problem it is best to first get to the root of what’s causing your acne, this way you can pick exactly the right form of treatment and get rid of those unsightly white spots quicker.

What causes acne? Increased hormones in the body, aide affect of a new prescription medication, eating an unbalanced diet, a skin reaction to household cleaning products, too much stress, over applying make up and over cleaning your skins surface.

Possible acne treatments:

When choosing the right acne cure for your skin condition you’ll need to know exactly which one of the above causes is responsible, if you get this wrong the product that you buy will do very little. For example your acne may the result of using a newly bought soap; people with sensitive skin can react badly to chemicals in certain cleaning products. If this is the case using store bought acne remedies may help reduce swelling, but the pimples won’t go away until you get rid of the soap that’s causing the issue. To give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of acne cures, here are 3 of the more popular remedies:

(1) Benzyl Peroxide - You will definitely have used this in the past, Benzyl Peroxide can be found as a topical cream in most chemists and supermarkets, it is commonly mixed with other ingredients, such as vitamin A, E or K, to help with the swelling. Once applied directly to the affected areas it dries out the skin absorbing all the oil and moisture, this helps to protect from further pimple outbreaks. Remember to use it sparingly, as over application can cause dry itchy patches that may turn red and swell up.

(2) Salicylic Acid - This is also an ingredient commonly found in most over the counter topical cream mixtures, if you’ve had a bad case of acne in the past then you will almost definitely have used a product with this chemical in it. It has been known to be combined with Benzyl Peroxide for a double action affect, but it works just as effectively on its own. This particular acne cure works by seeping deep into your pores and loosening the oily contents, once out of the skin your pimples will begin to shrink in size. IF you decide to use this cream it’s best to apply it just once a day, as it does promote shedding of dead skin and can cause uncomfortable swelling on sensitive skin types.

(3) All natural products - A lot of people have particularly sensitive skin, which does not react well to some of the above treatments, if this is the case you can always try one of the many home made remedies available. Many of these natural acne cures can be made using ingredients from your own kitchen and some of them are actually very effective at reducing the severity of a bad pimple outbreak. One tried and tested recipe involves grating one whole carrot and mixing in with a tablespoon of organic honey, this can then be smothered on your face and left for 30-40 minutes. Carrots contain vitamin A which reduces oily skin secretions and the honey has a naturally occurring anti bacterial quality; use this every day for 3 weeks for the best results. On other well known organic cure uses plain organic variety oatmeal, mix it in with warm water and smother the paste on your affected skin; the oats will absorb moisture and oil as it dries clearing up your pores.