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Those are not whiteheads, those are inflammatory pustules and hence why the antibioitcs worked to clear them up. Antibioitcs and BP only work on inflammatory acne (ie. infected lesions) and have no ...

The only thing I can assure, is that sun exposure is not the clue, because I live in Spain, in an Island and we have too much sun. This island is Ibiza, and if you have heard of it, its famous for sun...

My understanding it Mino is one of the worst for you long term. Can really mess up your teeth too. If you are going to take antibiotics and haven't tried it already, go on Bactrim. It's much safer....

Tell your derm at your next visit or if it gets worse call him immediately. Do not take pain lightly. Especially since you work in construction you will have a higher tendency to bruising/pain. You ...

I take Vitamin D as well as I live in Canada and we have long winters and short days which can cause a deficiency in vitamin D. It hasn't don much for my skin truth be told though (Which is why I'm sk...

I also saw my acne get much worse when winter rolled around. That's because your probably getting little to no Vitamin D (from the sun) in the winter and your body is likely deficient. You need t...

Have you ever been to a doc and been evaluated for PCOS? Hormones way out of wack and excessive facial hair for females can be symptoms of it. Aside from that you should concentrate on looking at so...

No, your hypothesis is wrong. I have a weak immune system and catch all sorts of colds every year that last a long time and had severe acne for decades. One would rather have a strong immune system ...

  There is no cure for acne. There is only remission through therapy or one fine day you finally "grow out" of the disorder. Vitamin D has been linked to improving insulin resistance (especia...

There is no cure for acne. There is only remission through therapy or one fine day you finally "grow out" of the disorder. Vitamin D has been linked to improving insulin resistance (especially in wome...

Have to echo prior post, 3 times just in HS is hard core. Wonder what kind of dosage you were taking. I have taken 3 courses myself, but over much longer periods of time in between. I sincerely wis...

yes melmel87. It couldn't hurt to boost your levels higher. Some researchers think the optimal range is in the 50-70 range or even higher but like everything this is disputed what level is need for o...

Jekester - It appears then that your Cod LIver Oil is providing all the Vitamin D you need. If you have oily skin then the Cod LIver oil is probably exacerbating that. If I consume larger than norma...

  If you are still currently taking antibiotics, it isn't doing any good to be taking the probiotics at the same time. They are getting canceled out, b/c the antibiotics wipe out EVERYTHING inc...

If you are taking that much Cod liver oil (and have for a long time) it is possible you have raised your Vitamin D levels that way. Also, if you consume a fair amount of milk and yogurt fortified wit...

txngrl - Glad to hear your son is seeing improvement. 11 days is still very early in the process so if he is already experiencing less oily skin and smaller breakouts that is a very good sign. It's ...

melme87 - I'd be willing to bet, especially based on what you have described, that you are Vitamin D deficient. If you cut out dairy (i.e. Vitamin D fortified milk or yogurt) you are cutting out one ...

I would highly suggest you try supplementing with Vitamin D. It has pretty much cured me of acne after two decades. Go read my story under the Vitamins board. "Vitamin D cured my oily skin and acne...

I didn't read this entire post, but i definitely look forward to it!!! Because I am 25 and have suffered from acne since the age of 14, and after about 3 weeks on D3, my acne is almost completely gone...

  Jekester 1. Get D3, not D2. I started with dry tablets (1000IU) but now also take oil-based capsules (5000IU). I don't think it matters which type you get. 2. If you are pale, don't go in t...

Jekester 1. Get D3, not D2. I started with dry tablets (1000IU) but now also take oil-based capsules (5000IU). I don't think it matters which type you get. 2. If you are pale, don't go in the sun wi...

txngrl - yes, you are being too impatient. You need to give it a few weeks. Even on Accutane I wouldn't see the reduction of oil for a week or two after I started taking it. Also you might try addi...

Do you want to believe a doctor who probably has never experienced acne him/her self, or folks who have personal experience for years or decades? Your doc reminds me of a derm I saw a few years ago. ...

First off from the pic you've posted I would say you have more moderate acne than severe but I know that doesn't lessen how it can negatively affect one's self or your resolve to get rid of it. Diet ...

VITAMIN D! Why? Because it's not really a vitamin but a pro-hormone and acne is result of a hormonal imbalance. All the others are just vitamins. They can all help various areas of general health, ...