I have been on Accutane...twice. The acne comes back.

I have been on Yasmin for over four years. I still have cystic acne.

I have used Differin, Clindamyacin, Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Microdermabrasion, Chemical peels, Proactiv, AcneFree, Witch Hazel, Minocyclin, Spironolactone,...you could say I have tried EVERYTHING.

Well, I am at end's meet, and am convinced that my acne is caused by internal, not external, factors. After spending a great deal of time researching the holistic approaches that so many of you have taken, I am starting my own little experiment. For the next month, my diet will look like this:

*NO Gluten (I am already gluten-free)
*NO Soy
*NO Corn (this includes high fructose corn syrup, etc.)
*NO Dairy (eggs are okay)
*NO Sugar (this includes honey, cane sugar, sweet-n-low, etc., only stevia allowed)

I will take:
DIM
Taurine
Fish oil
Multi-vitamin
Calcium/Mag/Vitamin D
L-Carnitine

I will drink one gallon of water per day, some servings with Apple Cider Vinegar, so that I consume about 5 teaspoons a day.

I will only eat hormone-free, organic meats; my fruit intake will be limited, and I will consume an ample amount of vegetables.

I will not drink any soda, but I will allow myself one cup of coffee per day.

I will exercise at least four times a week, sleep for at least 9 hours per night, keep my stress levels in check, and try to get some sun every now and then.

Does anyone have any suggestions or things they would add?

Wish me luck...I will keep you all posted.

Has anyone tried this!??!

ya ive tried gluten free and diary free.

my ass

have fun for that whole month.. u will lose like 20 pounds...i lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks unwanted just from no bread or dairy. simply cuz i couldnt find any foods free of them.

well i already am gluten free---i am allergic.

so you did lose weight? hm, that'd be a nice side effect.

but how did your acne do?

i cant even say. my skin heals random i cant find out wut cuases or how to heal it for real.

ive gone gluten free about 4 times for 2 week periods. Ive gotten almost 100 % clear from doing it twice. the other two times didnt do much. Another time i went all out and ate so much gluten and shitty foods and got almost 100% clear again. so i cant say

i can say i have gotten clear from gluten free. But i cant live that little eating and losing so much weight...i am a guy

I found dairy free helped my skin a lot. Same thing with avoiding artificial sweeteners like refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup (I stick with honey for the most part). Drinking water is wonderful. Juice fasting regularly helps out too.

This diet is working wonders. You all should try it if you have any inclination. My skin looks AMAZING!

Gluten/Soy/Dairy/Corn/Sugar Free is oneee long list but i'm sure you can do it.

i've been gluten free for a couple months now. i've always been dairy free since i was little from being lactose intolerant. corn, well it's an inflammatory and keep out my diet.
sugar.. i only get that from fruits and it's rare i eat fruits.
i hope you aren't haven't a hard time with being gluten free! there are a lot of helpful sites out there.
i'm not soy free. i probably could do it since i like rice/almond milks but i never thought of doing it.

Careful with those supplements...why don't you try dietary changes first and see how you do? Then add supplements one at a time...i guess if you're doing well then it's ok..good luck!

Which supplements??? Could they cause acne?? AHHH. My skin is breaking out so bad. But I reallly think that SUGAR is the culprit. Gotta love that holiday food...

Sugar is bad! The foods I eat regularly are green and red peppers, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, celery, olive oil, fish or chicken that I broil and bake, seasoning like sea salt, black pepper, and green dried herbs. This is delicious, I also have to avoid most fruit. I can eat any green, leafy veg and I can eat wild blueberries.

I am losing a lot of weight, but it is to be expected when cutting out refined dairy and grains.
I also steer clear of nuts and seeds.

I never take supplements. Not to toot my own horn, but my skin is like glass. If I get embarrassed or bend down to pick something up, or cuddle up, my cheeks turns bright, healthy pink.

The problem with my food regimen is that i get so sick of eating the same foods over and over again, BUT it does amount to weight loss and clear skin. I guess there must be some give and take, right?