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[Jamie Sue]

bobbi364, on 17 May 2012 - 08:57 PM, said:

Jamie Sue, on 17 May 2012 - 08:25 PM, said:

Lots of people have reported gaining weight from saw palmetto, so instead I am taking stinging nettle. I am a girl so the last thing I want is to get fat! Anyway a few days in me and my friend austin are seeing some slight improvements. I think this is going to go well but I am not taking stinging nettle alone. Anyway testosterone isn't bad for acne just the conversion to DHT. Stinging nettle is said to increase testosterone but is a DHT inhibitor. I need to do some more research on this conversion but for now I will take stinging nettle for all its benefits like losing weight, speeding hair growth, reducing DHT levels, and reducing insulin resistance! I love how 1 herb can do all that. It's quite lovely I must say.

Nettle root extract inhibits 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that converts T to DHT.

So no 5-alpha reductase = no DHT? Sweet

[Jamie Sue]

Reapt, on 11 March 2012 - 04:13 PM, said:

This is borderline craziness. DHT is so common in males. I'm paranoid about my acne but this is taking it to far.
Lets start with masturbation.

-It is genetic, in our DNA, blood, and brain to reproduce. Look at the animal kingdom. LOOK AT YOUR DOG! It will hump a pillow at least 3 times a day. These are natural feelings and always have been throughout human history as well as animal history!!!! Its a natural instinct to reproduce, Why do you think we have sex drives? HUMANS ARE ANIMALS, More developed and more intelligent but animals non the less.
My goodness. "Having Sexual thoughts, and jerking it give me acne" Do you listen to yourself?! What next? Texting causes acne because it can raise stress or happy hormones? COME ON!!!!!!

- Also Males can not avoid DHT production, We are MALES the alpha's. We are designed by nature to be aggressive, strong, and able to hunt. Nature would not produce this if it didn't think you needed it for survival. Stop trying to reduce Testosterone unless you want to start growing breasts(Yes reducing the Hormone T can cause breast enlargement in males), Rather have giant man boobs or acne? Think about it. Also reducing T will make you shrink like a little girl and gain fat and lose all your muscle mass, and kill your sex drive.

-I'm not saying DHT doesn't raise sebum production, what i'm saying is their is nothing that you can do about it its genetic. But some of these off the wall theories and ideas drive me insane. Look at all the professional athletes or even the athletes at your college(you know the big guys that are stacked and muscle ripped yet have perfect faces)Their DHT LEVELS ARE OFF THE WALL. They workout and train all the time and they EAT, EAT, EAT. Why don't they have acne you ask? Because the DHT theories like most theories are just another far-fetch idea that got bumped into people thinking its real.

-You Have acne, its genetic. Like a lot of other things out there. Am i saying you can't control it to some degree? Not at all. I believe a healthy life style with exercise and a balanced diet will help control it. But its in your Genetic make-up to be susceptible to acne. I do believe food allergens can cause acne, especially foods that were processed with added hormones.

-I Think spending all this time on these wild crazy theories is whats giving you acne. GO JERK OFF!!! YOUR A MALE!!!! You want sex, that's part of our lives. Stop resisting nature and get a girl friend and have some fun. Go outside, get some sunlight(NO SUN DOES NOT CAUSE ACNE!!! SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THIS), Go hit the weights at the gym get healthy, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, stay away from hormone foods like milk and enjoy life.

I think the whole acne being genetics thing is fucking bull shit because both my parents don't have acne and never did as a teenager. Why is it that the number of individuals with acne has increased over the years? Adult acne as well has increased which was once thought to only be an issue in adolescents. Also america has the highest rate of acne individuals. It's not genetics and fools who believe that are just making excuses for themselves when really acne is a symptom of an unhealthy, out of balanced body. A sign of an unhealthy living. We americans had dun fucked up and expose ourselves to many chemicals, processed foods, and free radicals. We're gross and indulge ourselves in crap every day. I can't even drink a water bottle without exposing my body to xenoestrogens.

[bobbi364]

Jamie Sue, on 18 May 2012 - 06:49 AM, said:

So no 5-alpha reductase = no DHT? Sweet

YES, but that doesn't mean no acne, it just means no sebum oil production from DHT, for some people that is their sole creator of acne, but not for many. Food allergies are probably one of the biggest factors for all, and it would be wise to start researching the acne-diet connection.

Edited by bobbi364, 18 May 2012 - 08:07 AM.

[Jamie Sue]

bobbi364, on 18 May 2012 - 08:07 AM, said:

Jamie Sue, on 18 May 2012 - 06:49 AM, said:

So no 5-alpha reductase = no DHT? Sweet

YES, but that doesn't mean no acne, it just means no sebum oil production from DHT, for some people that is their sole creator of acne, but not for many. Food allergies are probably one of the biggest factors for all, and it would be wise to start researching the acne-diet connection.

I have VERY oily skin, I have to apply powder makeup every hour so I don't look greasy. I also have to watch what I wear because I sweat through my clothes, So I wouldn't mind reducing sebum at all! I am also trying to change my diet. Considering going vegan because I am so tired of my breakouts, I think I could be insulin resistant. Another reason why I wanted to try stinging nettle. I might have a food allergy, and If I do I am almost sure its from milk. I try my best to stay away from dairy but I'll continue to research possibilities. I wouldn't mind targeting acne from multiple angles.


Has anyone tried a detox for acne? Like to jump start a new diet? I am considering, but hesitant on it. I'd like to see what you guys have to say about it here on acne.org!

[bobbi364]

Jamie Sue, on 18 May 2012 - 04:04 PM, said:

bobbi364, on 18 May 2012 - 08:07 AM, said:

Jamie Sue, on 18 May 2012 - 06:49 AM, said:

So no 5-alpha reductase = no DHT? Sweet

YES, but that doesn't mean no acne, it just means no sebum oil production from DHT, for some people that is their sole creator of acne, but not for many. Food allergies are probably one of the biggest factors for all, and it would be wise to start researching the acne-diet connection.

I have VERY oily skin, I have to apply powder makeup every hour so I don't look greasy. I also have to watch what I wear because I sweat through my clothes, So I wouldn't mind reducing sebum at all! I am also trying to change my diet. Considering going vegan because I am so tired of my breakouts, I think I could be insulin resistant. Another reason why I wanted to try stinging nettle. I might have a food allergy, and If I do I am almost sure its from milk. I try my best to stay away from dairy but I'll continue to research possibilities. I wouldn't mind targeting acne from multiple angles.


Has anyone tried a detox for acne? Like to jump start a new diet? I am considering, but hesitant on it. I'd like to see what you guys have to say about it here on acne.org!

Diet was the only thing that cleared me for good, and yes I did a complete 180 on my diet, not only did it clear my acne 100%, it also gave me more energy and a happier more positive outlook on life. I eat 80% raw, fruits/veggies/seeds, and then 20% cooked chicken, salmon, or other fish (I use coconut oil to cook with). It was hard at first to change diet because I knew nothing about raw diets, but after about 1 month I got the hang of it. The main problem people have in switching diets is they don't eat enough and feel sick because they don't eat enough. When doing raw you have to eat a lot, and make sure you are getting the calories the body needs. I no longer consume dairy, sugars, gluten, any processed foods, or oils. The only thing I cook is steamed veggies and sauted fish/chicken with fresh herbs and seasonings. You can still have a sex life trust me, I thought before I was always going to be single because if I had sex I would get zits, it just isn't true anymore, not after I found out what caused me inflammation and acne, which was food.

[Jamie Sue]

Well luckily for me, I love chicken and fish very much! Along with green vegetables. I am going to take your advice, Hey I will probably lose the 15 pounds I've been wanting to lose, I was also thinking about getting a gluten free cookbook and found one on amazon with good reviews. Anyway, I think anyone who says food does not cause acne is so naive! Food is everything! The fuel to our bodies! Like sticking cheap regular gas into an SUV. Gotta feed our body that good stuff that isn't loaded with all those preservatives, chemicals and hormones! My sister grows fresh vegetables in her yard, I should go pick some up from her house! Thanks for the information! I'll let ya know how the diet works for me!

[bobbi364]

Jamie Sue, on 18 May 2012 - 05:25 PM, said:

Well luckily for me, I love chicken and fish very much! Along with green vegetables. I am going to take your advice, Hey I will probably lose the 15 pounds I've been wanting to lose, I was also thinking about getting a gluten free cookbook and found one on amazon with good reviews. Anyway, I think anyone who says food does not cause acne is so naive! Food is everything! The fuel to our bodies! Like sticking cheap regular gas into an SUV. Gotta feed our body that good stuff that isn't loaded with all those preservatives, chemicals and hormones! My sister grows fresh vegetables in her yard, I should go pick some up from her house! Thanks for the information! I'll let ya know how the diet works for me!

Good luck, and remember to eat at least 2000 calories in your diet, just google search how many calories are in the fruits/veggies you eat. I eat a lot, A LOT of fruits. I'll easily make two fruit salads a day that are like 700 calories each, I am actually trying to put on a few pounds myself at the moment.