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400-500mg tablets (depending what I can pick up from the vitamin store). I take it with each meal and if I feel I am a bit red that day or if I am going to drink alcohol or be in cold wind (which were...

This is true, but overdose is possible with some B-Vitamins - or atleast dose related toxicity. B5 is well tolerated generally up to about 10grams per day, and initial side effects are usually only mi...

You guys make some good points.... in my original post I stated that people confuse 'genetic cause' with 'genetic predisposition'. I still think it's important to point out some common missconceptions...

I think it's interesting and thank you for sharing it. If it works for people who need it and is safe I'm all for it. I did just want to point out that B5 can be used topically as well..... and the M...

I think the correct term is papule, if they have puss it would be pustule, of you can see the opening at the top you can call them comedones.

Benzole Peroxide has a few different mechanisms of action which are helpful for acne, but it is really irritating, particularly on sensitive skin. Using Benzole Peroxide once per day only is completel...

Can I point out that this is the mechanism of action of Vitamin B5. This has been studied and proven effective and safe, but is not well known outside of Hong Kong and asia where the studies were orig...

Wow, comprehensive story! I can really empathize with the oily skin and the flushing tendency, both of which appeared after a few years of what people consider 'normal' acne. I have tried just abou...

I agree food sensitivity testing can be a really good idea. Also, if you find things which you are eating which are inflaming your body and activiting your immune system, you not only improve your ski...

If I understand correctly the previous post, the suggestion is that Cystic Acne itself is coded genetically. The human genome does not code disease. There is no section of the human genome which says ...

I empathise with your situation, and know you must be frustrated with the condition and the treatment options. I admit to never having suffered as severe acne as you are describing. You obviously need...

Wow... rifampicin is a potent antibiotic, usually used for tuberculosis. Tetracyclines are also strong antibiotics. Are you really treating an infection on your skin as serious as Tuberculosis? I wond...

I tried both, and both caused excessive drying and flaking and redness for me... even when using very sparingly. But I know it works for a lot of other people.

I am 34 years old and from about the age of 17 have had significant acne, only on my face. I have no scarring. My skin has always been both oily and dry. I tried lots of topical creams as a teenager a...

Can you provide a bit more information? Gender/ehtnicity/do you have oily skin/are they limited to the face and which area on the face/are you on any meds (including the pill), take any supplements/dr...

I think people missunderstand genetic pre disposition. No where in our genetics does it say ' this person should deveop acne' or 'this person should scar from acne', atrophic or hypertrophic or otherw...

As someone who has suffered from what I would call moderate acne for a long time I can really sympathize with your concerns. I can tell you that the extent and severity of the acne on your body requir...