Acne Vulgaris

Following is a treatment protocol for acne.

Factors to Suspect

• Oil-based cosmetics.

• Secondary infections after a course of antibiotics.

• Birth control pills.

• Stress and fatigue.

• Drug-induced by steroids, halogens, anticonvulsants, lithium, Vitamin B-12, isonictinic acid, amphetamine, fluorides (especially if around the mouth).

• Overwashing and repetitive rubbing of facial skin.

• Aggravated by cod liver oil, mineral oil cosmetics, and food allergies.

Therapeutics

Diet

Avoid dairy, chocolate, nuts, cola drinks, fats, seafoods and baked goods, as these contain iodides, alcohol, sugar, additives, kelp, iodized salt, and excess carbohydrates.

Increase protein, nutritional yeast, fiber, and water intake to optimal.

Supplements

• Beta-carotene:  250,000 IU/day for 2-3 months.

• Zinc:  50 mg twice a day (avoid tetracyclines) 3 months, 25 mg. twice a day thereafter.

• Copper:  2 mg at evenings, decreasing to 2 mg. every other day after 3 months.

If associated with PMS:

• Vitamin B6 — 50mg 3X daily.

• B complex — 50 mg in the morning with breakfast, including 30% protein.

• Vitamin C — 1 gm / 2X daily.

• Vitamin E — 400 IU daily.

• Selenium — 200 mcg /2 day.

• Turmeric — 1 capsule or 1/2 tsp. in food, 3X daily at meals.

Botanicals

• Berberis Baptesia

• Echinacea

• Red Clover Tea

• Phytolacca (Poke Root)

• Mentha piperita (Peppermint)

• Arctium lappa (Burdock)

• Carrot poultice

• Clay mask

Hydrotherapy

• Hot and Cold applications — 5 min Hot, 10 min Cold, X2 or 3.

• Calendula soap

Cell Salts

• Silica 6x

• Kali Sulph 6x

Homeopathics

• Hepar Sulph

• (many others to consider)