A person who suffered from stubborn blemishes for many years found that applying milk of magnesia worked better than other treatments.
Readers find that using a clean washcloth every day helps fight acne. Changing the diet to include more whole foods and less sweets also makes a difference.
Dermatologists suggest that an old drug, spironolactone, might be quite effective for treating women's acne and spare them years of antibiotics.
Some natural products can be useful for treating seborrheic dermatitis, from Listerine to rosemary and coconut oil.
The cost of a 50-year-old antibiotic (tetracycline) is outrageously high. How can drug companies justify the price tag? How can you find affordable drugs?
A diet high in refined carbohydrates and low-fat dairy products seems to make skin problems worse. Try a low-glycemic-load diet to avoid acne.
Topical magnesium in the form of milk of magnesia or Epsom salts has been surprisingly effective for skin blemishes and acne rosacea.
Using sulfur soap to wash the face can help to clear the blemishes of acne.
The antioxidant compound resveratrol works synergistically with a standard acne treatment, benzoyl peroxide.
Using milk of magnesia (MoM) on skin can help clear away the pimples and inflammation of acne.