thekidjohn

Ive taken it for 20 days 1 year ago and doxy improved my skin just a tiny bit but I was happy that at lease a bit of acne dissappeared. I actually just got another Doxy prescription 2 days ago.

This is a very good piece of info right there.

Eek. "Dairy" has no essential vitamins or minerals that we need, that we can't get from other sources. There is NO reason to be drinking cow milk. Humans are the only animals that drink milk past the stage of weaning. Humans are also the only animals that regularly consume the milk of another animal. Think about it, you regularly consume bovine milk intended for young, growing cows. This could really take its toll on your immune system, hormones, and your digestive system. Just simply cut dairy out. There are plenty of alternatives: almond milk, coconut milk. If you really desire the "taste" of dairy, try drinking organic kefir, because it is usually 99% lactose free and it is actually considered to some, a superfood. Good luck on your journey. Your health will be much better off for it, even if you don't immediately see the results on your skin.

Iv'e read something similar to this. It's just that I think I can say that I am (Addicted) to milk. I literally can't look at or hear the word milk before Im drinking milk but today I had my first success in not drinking milk. I refused to eat cereal just 20 minutes ago.

I really like almond milk.  You can also try rice milk or coconut milk.  I'd avoid having too much soy milk though because it's more controversial with all the phytoestrogens and stuff.  You can also get nondairy yogurt made with coconut milk or soy milk.  For me, having no cheese is the hardest - I'm not sure what a good subtitute is.  I know there is soy cheese and almond cheese but I've never tried them.
Try to get your family on board (if they're not already), that will help a lot.  Also, if you feel comfortable, lie and tell people that you're lactose intolerance.  It's just easier and they're less likely to pressure you to eat pizza with them.

Good luck!

*sorry, just saw that you're allergic to soy.  Never mind about the soy milk, obviously.

Well Ive been searching for a milk alternative and I have decided that I will drink Green Tea instead. Its not really a replacement but I just figured why not find something new to drink instead. It tastes bitter,fills me up , and I dont know if its like a placebo effect but it relieves my urge for mild

While I don't have any milk allergies, I try to stay away from it for the fat content. It's hard - I love milk. Like, LOVE it. I can drink half a gallon a day, easy. So I always keep a bottle of water in the fridge (a huge bottle so I can just chug from it) to drink instead of the milk. It satisfies wanting something cold and filling to drink. If you can get away with not buying it, that's definitely a good idea. (My boyfriend uses it cook, so it's always there in the fridge for us.)

I LOVE Milk more than any other drink out there. I can eat cereal with it and I can drink it. Ive finished 2 gallons of milk in just one day. The bad thing is that theres always 2-3 gallons of milk in the fridge because my whole family loves milk so I always see them drinking it, so not buying it isn't an option. Cold water does look like a good idea though, might try it.

OOOO I got one of these "Ghost Notifications" Earlier. Now I really want to find out what it was.

I am 42 and my cystic acne is back. I am trying to find a regimen that works again. I use to use Oxy wash 10% BP over the counter and Retin A micro and I kept in under control. Over the past year my acne has become worse and I have tried several different regimens but my acne is not under control. I feel your pain bro, I too am feeling down myself right now. I can't give any words of encouragement without blowing smoke up your bum bum but I wanted to tell you that you ARE NOT ALONE. I don't know what we did to deserve this but hang in there and stop taking oral anitbiotics.

I went to the DERM recently and she gave me a regimen with sulfer cleanser and tazorac. I just sucks that we have to wait 2 to 3 months in order to see if the regimen works. It is so hard to be patient. Good luck and keep coming back to this site because this is really the only place that can help us learn and make me feel better. Try your best to focus on the positive, change your thinking and don't keep wollowing, it will only make your acne worse because of the stress. Also, looking in the mirror makes your acne worse than what it actually is because mirrors magnify the images. If you want a better idea of what your acne actually looks like to others take several photos and look at them on your computer, they don't look as bad.

Good luck to you and I hope you feel better. Stop looking in the mirror so much and spend time doing hobbies, study, barry yourself in books and become a scholar.

I hope this helps.

Amolst 43 and my cystic acne is back.

Thanks Man, I always try to keep my mind off acne but somehow I always wonder back to the same thought

Since you're young, I can bet you your acne is most likely androgenic. The way to solve androgenic acne is by changing your diet. Let me guess what you probably eat.

Grains: Bread, pancakes, donuts, cereal, pastries, etc
Dairy: Milk, cheese, yogurt, etc
Sugar: Soda, Juices, etc

All those are inflammatory foods. Those foods are causing your acne, and probably your brothers too. If you want to get clear and stay clear AND get super healthy, you're going to have to dramatically change your diet, and your mindset of food. Some people say diet has no correlation to acne - They are 100% wrong. Science has disproved this long ago.

Start eating whole foods, which means vegetables, nuts, organic meat, seeds, legumes, and fruits. Anything in a box has to be eliminated. Every meal should be of vegetables and a source of protein and good fats. This is hard for a lot of people because so many people are emotionally attached to food. You have to view food as your energy and not for pleasure. Ironically though, healthy food is DELICIOUS. Steamed vegetables with butter, salt & pepper; Wild-Caught Salmon seasoned with lemon and herbs; amazing. Eggs and vegetables for breakfast; healthy and delicious.

Antibiotics is damaging your system. It's wiping out all of your "good" bacteria. These good bacteria are essential for a properly functioning body. I would start supplementing probiotics immediately; 80-100 billion units daily. Also start supplementing your EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids). Get some flaxseed oil in liquid form and take 1-2 tablespoons with every meal. Also supplement vitamins and minerals with a high quality brand.

I guarantee you you will get clear. I've gotten 5 of my friends clear so far; myself as well.

Also be aware that you could be allergic to certain foods. Soy, eggs, and dairy and some of the most common ones. If you can, get a food allergy test. If not, start eating simple foods and you can pin point what's affecting you.

Best of luck.

Thanks For the GREAT advice. Ive actually tried cutting out dairy in the past but IT just seems impossible but now Imgoing to try to follow your advice as strict as possible