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Alternative / other treatments (13) Tried it?How effective?
Dr. Hauschka Natural Skin Care Y | N Rating Saved
Honey Y | N Rating Saved
Aromatherapy Y | N Rating Saved
Chemical-free, vegan cosmetics / personal care products Y | N Rating Saved
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Y | N Rating Saved
Ole Henriksen products Y | N Rating Saved
Aging (improvement after around age 19) Y | N Rating Saved
PhotoDynamic Therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Aveda Enbrightenment Wash Y | N Rating Saved
Flax Oil Y | N Rating Saved
Using fresh aloe vera leaves on skin Y | N Rating Saved
Emu Oil Y | N Rating Saved
Helminthic therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Over-the-counter medications and supplements (26) Tried it?How effective?
Mychelle clear skin serum Y | N Rating Saved
Clearasil Stayclear Y | N Rating Saved
Tea tree oil Y | N Rating Saved
Apple cider vinegar tonic Y | N Rating Saved
Vitamin D3 Y | N Rating Saved
OBAGI Y | N Rating Saved
Acne Free Y | N Rating Saved
"Cleanance K" by Avene Y | N Rating Saved
Proactiv Y | N Rating Saved
Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% Y | N Rating Saved
Blemish potion Y | N Rating Saved
Salicylic acid Y | N Rating Saved
Toothpaste on acne Y | N Rating Saved
Rubbing Alcohol Y | N Rating Saved
Hydrogen peroxide Y | N Rating Saved
Pantothenic acid Y | N Rating Saved
Bert's Bees Cleansing Milk Y | N Rating Saved
Mario Bedescu Drying Lotion Y | N Rating Saved
Zinc Y | N Rating Saved
Murad AcneComplex Y | N Rating Saved
Exuviance Vespera Serum Y | N Rating Saved
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar Y | N Rating Saved
Kumkumadi Lepana Y | N Rating Saved
Vicco Turmeric Skin Cream Y | N Rating Saved
Sulfur Powder Y | N Rating Saved
Vitamin D Y | N Rating Saved
Lifestyle / dietary changes and home remedies (22) Tried it?How effective?
Washing face Y | N Rating Saved
Balance hormones Y | N Rating Saved
Avoid touching face Y | N Rating Saved
Vegan diet Y | N Rating Saved
Bar soap Y | N Rating Saved
St. Ives Apricot Scrub Y | N Rating Saved
Sit out in the sun with the affected area exposed for at least 15 minutes in the day Y | N Rating Saved
Washing pillowcases regularly Y | N Rating Saved
Cetaphil for sensitive skin Y | N Rating Saved
Using nothing but water on face Y | N Rating Saved
Placing clean towel on pillow each night Y | N Rating Saved
No dairy Y | N Rating Saved
White vinegar Y | N Rating Saved
Paleo Diet Y | N Rating Saved
Aloe Vera Soap Y | N Rating Saved
No gluten Y | N Rating Saved
No sugar Y | N Rating Saved
No fast food Y | N Rating Saved
Air Purifier Y | N Rating Saved
Exercise Y | N Rating Saved
No eggs Y | N Rating Saved
urine therapy Y | N Rating Saved
Prescription drugs (25) Tried it?How effective?
Isotretinoin (Roaccutane, Accutane) Y | N Rating Saved
Clyndomyacin1% dabber Y | N Rating Saved
Tetracycline Y | N Rating Saved
Stievia-A Cream .025% Y | N Rating Saved
Retin A Y | N Rating Saved
Benzaclin Y | N Rating Saved
Doryx (Doxycycline) Y | N Rating Saved
Diane 35 Y | N Rating Saved
Vaccination with individually developed vaccine Y | N Rating Saved
Azelex Y | N Rating Saved
Duac Gel Y | N Rating Saved
Acnetrex Y | N Rating Saved
Bactrim Y | N Rating Saved
Antibiotic cream Y | N Rating Saved
Erythromycin topical solution Y | N Rating Saved
Birth control pill Y | N Rating Saved
Rosac Y | N Rating Saved
Yasmin Y | N Rating Saved
Spironolactone Y | N Rating Saved
Metrogel Y | N Rating Saved
Clindamyacin phosphate gel Y | N Rating Saved
Tazorac Y | N Rating Saved
Sotret Y | N Rating Saved
roacutane Y | N Rating Saved
Amoxicillin Y | N Rating Saved

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