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Acne

Skin / Skin lesion

Skin / Skin inflammation

Also known as: Acne vulgarisAdolescent acnePimples

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Guggul RatingRatingRatingRating

    Guggul is used for treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of standardized guggul daily, containing 3% of guggulsterones, in divided dosed, for many months.

  • Probiotics RatingRatingRatingRating

    Probiotics reduce acne outbreaks; efficient specially for adolescent acne. Take probiotics daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Zinc RatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is a nutritional support; reduces copper absorption and alleviates symptoms. Take 75-150 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner. May be used by pregnant women.

  • Alpha lipoic acid RatingRatingRating

    Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces inflammation; prevents scarring. Take 400-600 mg of alpha lipoic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Burdock root RatingRatingRating

    Burdock root is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, blood cleanser and detoxifier. Take 3-6 g of dried burdock root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Copper RatingRatingRating

    If you are taking zinc, take 2-3 mg of copper daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Dandelion RatingRatingRating

    Dandelion is a blood and liver cleanser. Take 6-15 g of dandelion root (as a liver cleanser) and 10-30 g of dandelion leaves (as a blood cleanser) daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide alleviates symptoms. Apply a gel containing 4% niacinamide 2-3 times daily, for many weeks.

  • Azelaic acid RatingRatingRatingRating

    Azelaic acid is an antibacterial; reduces inflammation; cleans clogged pores of skin; prevents pore clogging of the skin; improves skin conditions; alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation containing 15-20% of azelaic acid 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Tea tree oil RatingRatingRatingRating

    Tea tree oil is an antibacterial and an antiseptic. Apply a cream or gel, containing 5-15% tea tree oil, 2-3 times daily, for many months.

  • Alpha lipoic acid RatingRatingRating

    Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces inflammation; prevents scarring. Apply a topical preparation containing minimum 5% of alpha lipoic acid 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Lavender oil RatingRatingRating

    Lavender oil is an antibacterial and an antiseptic. Apply lavender oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months.

  • Procaine hydrochloride RatingRatingRating

    Procaine hydrochloride alleviates symptoms. Apply a cream, containing procaine hydrochloride 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic acid RatingRatingRating

    Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic acid alleviates symptoms. Apply a cream containing 15-30% of pantothenic acid 3-6 times daily, for many months.

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