this is what helps me and I do not know if another will have the same effect and I am not a doctor nor any other kind of professional in this area

my acne:
- 23 year old female
- acne since age 10
- cystic acne
- painful
- a lot of pus
- oily skin
- all over face plus other places

what works for me:
- deoxycycline.
- low calories
- low on high glycemic carbohydrates
- a lot of water
- garlic
- onion
- not popping zits

effect:
- less breakouts
- less severe of the breakouts
- skin is less oily