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[aanabill]

do

 

zinc sulphate monohydrate IP 41.4 mg(equivalent to 15 mg of elemental zinc)

 

 

it's got nicotinamide IP 100mg .how does that effect?

 

calcium panthothenate IP 50mg

and

folic acid 1500mcg

 

along with differnt vit  b and vit c.

yes,actually i dnt need a prescription for it.

but i wasn't sure if i should continue or not?

 

Nicotinimide is very good for acne.  I don't think there's a reason not to keep it up if it works for you.

do u mean forever?

or for few more weeks?

[alternativista]

do
 

zinc sulphate monohydrate IP 41.4 mg(equivalent to 15 mg of elemental zinc)
 
 
it's got nicotinamide IP 100mg .how does that effect?
 
calcium panthothenate IP 50mg
and
folic acid 1500mcg
 
along with differnt vit  b and vit c.


yes,actually i dnt need a prescription for it.
but i wasn't sure if i should continue or not?

 
Nicotinimide is very good for acne.  I don't think there's a reason not to keep it up if it works for you.

do u mean forever?
or for few more weeks?

However long you like.

[aanabill]

thank you=)

[Ambition]

Hi, first of all as much as I don't really understand all of this information, I'd like to thank you for it all!

I'll keep this blunt, as I don't want to waste any of your time, nor take up any unnecessary bandwidth by making a new thread.

I'm sixteen years old, formerly severe acne, but this been bumped down to perhaps moderate, but is now steadily becoming more severe.

Currently, I'm on doxycycline, purely to limit acne as much as possible. I use cetaphil as a cleanser and moisturiser, and lemon juice as a toner/to help with any red marks. Tea tree oil to spot treat.

In terms of exercise, I play football(soccer) for a top - 4 team in Scotland, and weightlift 4-5 times per week.

This however is limited by my diet, which is very conserved as I want my skin to improve. For example, today my diet consists of -4 scrambled eggs, 3 sausages, 2-3 chicken breasts, very small amount of rice, with vegetables accompanying each meal and occasionally on their own (I eat 4-7 meals a day). I drink four cups of green tea per day, mostlymbecause I enjoy it, and 4-5 litres of water per day. I supplement with vitamin c, fish oil, cod liver oil, and zinc.

Because I live in Scotland, and we rarely get any sun, I'll be supplementing with vitamin d3 and vitamin a in the next few days. I also plan on consuming turmeric/ginger/garlic, those anti inflammatory foods. I have noticed very oily skin lately. Also, I avoid all dairy, grains and nuts...

Please, could you elaborate in lay mans terms what I could do to improve, or to cut out? I'm really sorry if this is innappropriate, but I aim to be the strongest version of myself I can be.

[alternativista]

Hi, first of all as much as I don't really understand all of this information, I'd like to thank you for it all!

I'll keep this blunt, as I don't want to waste any of your time, nor take up any unnecessary bandwidth by making a new thread.

I'm sixteen years old, formerly severe acne, but this been bumped down to perhaps moderate, but is now steadily becoming more severe.

Currently, I'm on doxycycline, purely to limit acne as much as possible. I use cetaphil as a cleanser and moisturiser, and lemon juice as a toner/to help with any red marks. Tea tree oil to spot treat.

In terms of exercise, I play football(soccer) for a top - 4 team in Scotland, and weightlift 4-5 times per week.

This however is limited by my diet, which is very conserved as I want my skin to improve. For example, today my diet consists of -4 scrambled eggs, 3 sausages, 2-3 chicken breasts, very small amount of rice, with vegetables accompanying each meal and occasionally on their own (I eat 4-7 meals a day). I drink four cups of green tea per day, mostlymbecause I enjoy it, and 4-5 litres of water per day. I supplement with vitamin c, fish oil, cod liver oil, and zinc.

Because I live in Scotland, and we rarely get any sun, I'll be supplementing with vitamin d3 and vitamin a in the next few days. I also plan on consuming turmeric/ginger/garlic, those anti inflammatory foods. I have noticed very oily skin lately. Also, I avoid all dairy, grains and nuts...

Please, could you elaborate in lay mans terms what I could do to improve, or to cut out? I'm really sorry if this is innappropriate, but I aim to be the strongest version of myself I can be.

Have these always been your habits or have you been making changes? And has your skin changed? Many males find they break out when they lift, can you try reducing it? Do you have any of those post workout drinks or other processed food or supplements? Do you drink sugar? Are a lot of those vegetables green, cabbage broccoli, etc?

If it helps, it seems to me that most teen boys with severe acne grow out of it. That was the case with my older brother, while my other siblings who had moderate acne still get it. And I suppose that applies to me as well as the severe part turned out to be a food intolerance.

[Ambition]

Thanks a lot for the response! I understand that it's my age for the most part, but I wish to limit it, it's all about getting better.

And no, I supplement with no pre or post workout shakes, nor do I consume whey. The vegetables I eat for the majority are broccoli, carrots, and I choke down some of the extras that are there. I will be starting to eat lots of spinach also, or I'll make myself do it, and anything else that you may recommend? The only thing that I drink is water, I do not eat sweets, and stay away from thenmajority of things processed (very small amounts of dark chocolate perhaps once a week)

Also, do you have any input on my supplementation of vitamins? Perhaps the dosage of a/d?

Again, thanks a lot. It really means a lot

[alternativista]

Thanks a lot for the response! I understand that it's my age for the most part, but I wish to limit it, it's all about getting better.

And no, I supplement with no pre or post workout shakes, nor do I consume whey. The vegetables I eat for the majority are broccoli, carrots, and I choke down some of the extras that are there. I will be starting to eat lots of spinach also, or I'll make myself do it, and anything else that you may recommend? The only thing that I drink is water, I do not eat sweets, and stay away from thenmajority of things processed (very small amounts of dark chocolate perhaps once a week)

Also, do you have any input on my supplementation of vitamins? Perhaps the dosage of a/d?

Again, thanks a lot. It really means a lot

If you don't like greens, make smoothies in a blender with them.  It is claimed that you get much more nutrition from them that way anyhow.   Take at least 2,000 IU of D.  Are you actually taking vitamin A or beta carotene?

[Ambition]

I'll be hitting 2-5k I think, and it's vitamin A.
I think I will, any reccomendations? I'd plan on just throwing in carrots, broccoli, blueberries, small amount of banana, spinach, with almond milk or just water. I'd down it, wouldn't mind the taste. Sound beneficial?..

[alternativista]

I'll be hitting 2-5k I think, and it's vitamin A.
I think I will, any reccomendations? I'd plan on just throwing in carrots, broccoli, blueberries, small amount of banana, spinach, with almond milk or just water. I'd down it, wouldn't mind the taste. Sound beneficial?..

Sure.

[ImPrettyUnderAllThisAcne]

Such a beneficial thread especially for someone like me who is just starting off. Thank you for taking the time to write and update