Despite what dermatologists have contended for years, diet does have a significant role to play for many who suffer from acne. One should avoid greasy foods, those high in sugar, grains, cow’s milk, sodas, fruit juices and other sweetened beverages. Sometimes it is helpful to test for food allergies. Extra vitamins D, C, and A are helpful, but the amounts should be guided by a physician. Zinc is useful and an anti-fungal program of probiotics and herbals such as Echinacea, Garlic, and Berberine are important to treat or prevent yeast overgrowth. Roby Mitchell, MD, a reporter for Holistic Primary Care has a “Touch My Face Masque” that is good to rapidly reduce acute outbreaks of acne.
See Holistic Primary Care (click here-subscription required) and their summer issue, 2009, p. 14.
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