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Washing away excess sebum would not be a bad thing if it were not for the fact that washing will also remove the acid mantle and cause physical disruption of the epidermis. This is why people tend to ...

Already taking 100mg of zinc gluconate a day- 2 50mg pills. Low foodmap? FODMAP Helped me as much as zero carb helped me, except it allows certain carbs. White rice is king.

Regarding supplements: Give zinc a go.   Regarding diet: Give low-fodmap a go.

It's called an ingrown hair. It's common with shaving.   Use electric shaver instead of razor.

Anecdotally Whey is notorious for causing acne. Also BCAAs.

Do they contain FOS, Inulin or any other 'prebiotic'?

Tried it. In small quantities and in large quantities. Did nothing for me whatsoever. But feel free to try it, it's not too costly to give one bottle a go.

I've been taking strong Omega 3 fish oil supplements (one per day) for a few months now, and I'm impressed by them. I have had far less new acne since I started taking them, but to be honest I can't b...

Alternativista: What are your thoughts on taking linoleic acid as a supplement? Heard any reports of people trying this before? (link doesn't work: title of paper is 'Modification of skin compos...

Just to add some results: After 4 days of topical application of grapeseed oil twice daily, it has not reduced oil production and has slightly exacerbated my seborrhoeic dermatitis (in comparison wi...

I've no reason to believe there has ever been very much of a problem with my gut. If my gut didn't function well, I'd get ill once in a while. I wouldn't assume the latter proves the former......

Very interesting. I read it all. I strongly believe it is the gut bacteria which is the underlying issue here. Not a genetic factor... other than perhaps a predisposition to gut dysbiosis. Possible ...

Very interesting. I read it all. I strongly believe it is the gut bacteria which is the underlying issue here. Not a genetic factor... other than perhaps a predisposition to gut dysbiosis. Possible ...

Hi guys, I've not read this thread but as i've had SD and completely resolved it, i'll say this: -Wash with warm water to get rid of all oil. Don't use soaps, especially not shampoo even if it has ...

Thanks. Yes this is a common one, cited even by my friends who normally have completely matte skin. I'm starting to form a very nice theory on what causes sebum secretion ot be abnormally large (i.e....

Dear Mods, Is it possible to move this thread over to the Oily Skin Forum? Thanks, Listener

I only ask you to spend 2 minutes reading and replying to this thread. It is simply a method to gather some data to help me with my various experimentations. If you are willing could you please prov...

I would say the important differences are cooking methods and lack of bread, pasta and sugar consumption.   I.e. there diet consists of vegetables, rice and meat cooked either in boiled water or ...

Hi Alt. I sent this to your inbox a couple days back but i've got a feeling my message system isn't working atm so i'll ask here instead:   I've been following your posts for some time now. I rem...

Time to bring in the topical ketoconazole Adam. Check my post on the first page. It has over a year's worth of experience of exactly what you're trying to achieve.

Not washing my face was the biggest step to clearing my acne. Make sure you don't use a shaving razor either. That strips the skin of the acid mantle just as much as washing with surfactants does (pro...

I've been on B5 for three months now to no avail whatsoever on my face! My bacn is slightly improved but i am still mega oily.   I've been on 7.5 grams per day. I've tried 10 grams and that didn'...

Not been here for a long time! A few quick questions that i'd be very grateful for anyone to take a look at:   I started my B5 quest with Holland and Barretts Pantothenic acid, 500mg. I slowly w...

If i recall correctly, Ndn, you mentioned somewhere that the levels of retinol in CLO aren't actually as dangerous as people would lead us to believe.   What would you say to 20,000 IU per day? &...

Thanks for the reply ;)... how do you take liquid form? just plain? Thanks In my case i just take a tablespoon measure (little plastic bucket spoon thing) and down it. Barely tastes of anything an...