My understanding is that acne is correlated with milk consumption - after all, milk is meant to grow a calf at an inhuman rate (quickly doubling its mass).
Relevant video: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-acne-promoting-effects-...
Acne vulgaris: a disease of Western civilization (2002)
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Re: Acne vulgaris: a disease of Western civilization (2002)
#62I had chronic acne for the entirety of my teen years and even into my 20's. I tried all sorts of things. Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, various mail-order subscription kits (you know the ones). Nothing worked. I ended up getting rid of it after I went to a dermatologist that recommended I wash my face daily with Cetaphil face wash (available at just about any grocery or drug store). I also completely stopped using…
Milk and acne have a relationship: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-acne-promoting-effects-...
Re: Acne vulgaris: a disease of Western civilization (2002)
#63Earlier quoted context omitted.
Someone else mentioned this here. Like I said there, I really think the same way. Not just for acne, but other dermatitis conditions are really not understood. So how do you get back a good balance of healthy bacteria/fungus on your skin? Rub some dirt on your face?
Other people, preferably without skin conditions. I used the traditional approach. It's anecdotal, but I've noticed a correlation over the years.
You know what's interesting, and perhaps a cruel fate, is that teenagers, and maybe even children, with worse skin likely get less skin-to-skin contact with other teenagers, family, etc., and perhaps further inhibiting their healthy biome/immune system later in life in a phenomenon that is not dissimilar to how Amish children's increased exposure to bacteria positively develops their immune systems. Someone should publish research on this.
Re: Acne vulgaris: a disease of Western civilization (2002)
#64I read lots of research papers about acne and I tried many things including diets, removing dairy, removing sweets, changing pillow sheet daily, many kinds of anti acne treatments. The only thing that worked was roaccutane. After the treatment it slowly comes back so I beat it permanently with low-dosing (a 10 or 20mg pill every now and then) I realize there must be a reason deep down that caused it. Typically dermat…
Try some of the following: Cold showers Washing sheets in hot water every 5 days Using a mattesss protector Washing pillows and quilt every few months Shaving with a disposable razor used once (bic hybrid) Washing face with sensitive men’s face wash and washcloth washed after one use Nidrozal anti fungal shampoo applied to face Flossing nightly Washing face with water and a washcloth before bed or waking up (dependin…
Shave with Philips one blade. It is the least irritating shave, helps a lot.