What is a good acne treatment? My son has tried all of the prescription antibiotics and creams to no avail.?

He has tried most products on the market and has seen a dermatologist for over a year. Nothing seems to work very well. Any alternative suggestions? He's 16 years old, and has been struggling with this for about three years now.What is a good acne treatment? My son has tried all of the prescription antibiotics and creams to no avail.?
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careful, the antibiotics could actually be harming him inside....I took tetracycline (the prescribed antibiotic when I was a teen 30 years ago) and it hurt my teeth (made them grey)





as for the acne, i found that taking zinc and B vitamins helps with my kids





Make sure he takes a good multivitamin, drinks plenty of water, washes his hands with anti-bacterial soap (because your hands tend to touch your face at some point during the day)





and try Pro-activ...
Hi there,


Here is some info I give to my patients on acne.








Acne is usually considered an adolescent affliction affecting up to 80 percent of teenagers. Although acne occurs most commonly in adolescent males, it can affect people of any age.





Symptoms


Acne vulgaris, the most common form of acne, consists of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and deep cysts that appear mainly on the face and to a lesser extent on the chest, shoulders and back.





Acne is often worse during winter, improving during summer.








Causes


Acne commences when the sebaceous ducts in the skin become blocked by skin overgrowth to form a whitehead, or by plugs of sebum which darken on exposure to air forming a blackhead.








When the sebum trapped in the whitehead or blackhead is forced into the deeper skin layers, an inflammatory reaction causes a red lump called a papule. If infection follows, pus collects and the classic pimple (pustule) is seen. When the inflammatory condition is severe, large, painful cysts may form.








Acne is associated with hormonal imbalance, and will typically develop during puberty when hormonal activity increases the size and activity of the sebaceous glands. Some women also experience acne as a component of pre-menstrual syndrome.








The naturopathic view is that acne is aggravated by ineffective elimination from the body, which may be related to a build up of toxins in the system due to an inability of the liver to effectively break down circulatory toxins. It can also be initiated by food sensitivities, poor diet and stress.











Natural Therapies














Zinc is an essential mineral used for wound healing and the normal oil gland function of the skin. It is also involved in the maintenance of vitamin A levels, transport and usage; for protein synthesis, (particularly collagen synthesis); and to help maintain hormonal balance.





Beta-carotene is transformed into vitamin A in the body. These two nutrients act as skin antioxidants, and may be of assistance in the treatment of acne, other skin conditions, and the healing of wounds.





Sulphur is traditionally indicated as a liver tonic to support the body's detoxification processes, and for a variety of skin conditions including acne which are associated with sluggish liver function. A liver detox usually helps.





Echinacea has been extensively investigated and has been found to have a variety of actions on the immune system, including antibacterial and antiviral activity.





Calendula has traditionally been used for the treatment of skin infection and to assist wound healing.





Vitex Agnus-Castus is indicated for acne problems which are worse pre-menstrually





Important Notes


If acne is severe or deep, vigorous treatment is required to reduce scarring. For severe, deep lesions topical treatment is unsatisfactory. Consultation with your health professional is advised.





Prevention


There are conflicting theories about direct dietary influences on acne.





The best approach is to adopt a healthy well balanced diet high in fibre, filtered water and fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid refined or processed foods, sugars and high-fat foods.








Regular exercise is great for your skin, as it improves your circulation and aids in the removal of toxins. Try brisk walking, jogging swimming or any active sport 3 - 4 times per week.





Hope this helps.





Craig - Naturopath.
Sounds like the same thing my daughter went through. The only thing that will work if you've done all the oral antibiotics is Accutane. straight up, its Vitamin A. Lots of restrictions and very costly, but after 5 months not one pimple, white head or bump. Plus she has been off it for 3 months with no recurrence. My nephew also used it, he had great results, but did develop some zits from shaving. but nothing like the original. don't let the cost and FDA stuff scare you, this stuff really works and you'll see that when you see the improvement in his mental as well as his physical being.
You can try the timewise 3-in-1 cleansing bar of Mary Kay as well as the blemish control toner. It is effective!!!