Myth: washing your face cures acne. Umm. no. Actually washing your face more often can just irritate your skin more. You need to use a mild soap. I only use oil of olay. Most acne is below the skin anyway, it's generally not a surface thing. It has to do with oil glands.. those are under/inside the skin, not on the surface.

Myth: A dermatologist can solve your problems. Actually, my dermatologist didn't help me one bit. (aside from some drugs that actually made it worse) PLUS she doesn't agree that the dairy triggers my acne – she says it's impossible.

IS THERE A CURE?: Yes, and No. Depends on your definition of "cure". It has several. But I'll tell you this. My body reacts to dairy products. My acne is triggered by dairy. If you search on google for "dairy and acne" you will see what I'm talking about. There's also links between seafood (shellfish), iodine and acne. So to me.. my "cure" is to not eat dairy. It works for me like you wouldn't believe.

There's also links between beef and acne. It all stems around pregnant cows., hormones and enzymes that trigger the oil glands in our bodies.

I've had acne since I was about 13. Mostly cystic. (zits the size of quarters, silver dollars, had one once the size of a baseball on my back – tell you – boy was that fun NOT! – under the knife, three drain tubes sewn in, lots of purging and two weeks later, I was finally back to normal, but with a huge scar on my back to remember it by.)

I know acne. Trust me. Diet can play a HUGE role for probably 80% of the people out there. Holding my hands near my face.. phone near my face.. irritating my skin.. that causes little zits. Just like scrubbing or washing too much can cause zits for me.

Email me if you feel like you've tried everything and want some other ideas.

Proactive isn't a cure all. Tetrocycline isn't a cure all. And neither is Accutane. Doctors know some things, but they don't know your body like you know it.

The drug companies will never sell a cure all product. They want you to continue buying their products. Same with dermatologists. They gotta stay in business. It's all about money I tell ya. Nuts.

IT'S TOUGH: I know it's tough. Kids make fun of you., adults, even teachers made fun of me. You simply have to look in the mirror and say to yourself that it only makes you stronger and makes you realize what friends are your true friends. It's tough. Lots of tears. Lots of sadness.. depression. It's sucky the way that society makes us feel guilty for something we cannot prevent.

Myth: washing your face cures acne. Umm. no. Actually washing your face more often can just irritate your skin more. You need to use a mild soap. I only use oil of olay. Most acne is below the skin anyway, it’s generally not a surface thing. It has to do with oil glands.. those are under/inside the skin, not on the surface.

Myth: A dermatologist can solve your problems. Actually, my dermatologist didn’t help me one bit. (aside from some drugs that actually made it worse) PLUS she doesn’t agree that the dairy triggers my acne – she says it’s impossible.

IS THERE A CURE?: Yes, and No. Depends on your definition of “cure”. It has several. But I’ll tell you this. My body reacts to dairy products. My acne is triggered by dairy. If you search on google for “dairy and acne” you will see what I’m talking about. There’s also links between seafood (shellfish), iodine and acne. So to me.. my “cure” is to not eat dairy. It works for me like you wouldn’t believe.

There’s also links between beef and acne. It all stems around pregnant cows., hormones and enzymes that trigger the oil glands in our bodies.

I’ve had acne since I was about 13. Mostly cystic. (zits the size of quarters, silver dollars, had one once the size of a baseball on my back – tell you – boy was that fun NOT! – under the knife, three drain tubes sewn in, lots of purging and two weeks later, I was finally back to normal, but with a huge scar on my back to remember it by.)

I know acne. Trust me. Diet can play a HUGE role for probably 80% of the people out there. Holding my hands near my face.. phone near my face.. irritating my skin.. that causes little zits. Just like scrubbing or washing too much can cause zits for me.

Email me if you feel like you’ve tried everything and want some other ideas.

Proactive isn’t a cure all. Tetrocycline isn’t a cure all. And neither is Accutane. Doctors know some things, but they don’t know your body like you know it.

The drug companies will never sell a cure all product. They want you to continue buying their products. Same with dermatologists. They gotta stay in business. It’s all about money I tell ya. Nuts.

IT’S TOUGH: I know it’s tough. Kids make fun of you., adults, even teachers made fun of me. You simply have to look in the mirror and say to yourself that it only makes you stronger and makes you realize what friends are your true friends. It’s tough. Lots of tears. Lots of sadness.. depression. It’s sucky the way that society makes us feel guilty for something we cannot prevent.
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!

the best treatment for acne always include an anti-microbial agent, a keratolytic ingredient and a bioactive ingredient like topical vitamins.