I cured my ACNE!!! Just wanted to share with everyone!

This isn't a question... just a possible solution to acne that I think EVERY acne sufferer should at least try.

The answer? Vitamin D.  I know, I honestly can't believe something so simple as the "skin vitamin"
could possibly cure my acne.

I have been taking about 1000 IU a day, every day for the past month now.  Both with my breakfast and with my
supper... and ACNE IS GONE!!!!  I am 25 years old and have had acne since I was 14... and for once no more acne!  In particular, I haven't suffered much on my face, only while I was a teen, but always had acne on my back.

Not only that but my blackheads on my nose aren't there anymore!  I even had blackheads on my shoulders.
Sometimes on my back... always had many pimples on my back... tried so many things...
using clean towels, clean bed sheets, wearing 2 shirts a day, Differin prescription acne cream, Proactiv.

For everything I have tried, I have never been able to accomplish my goal of no acne, the closest thing was a
rigorous Proactive regime, which I used twice a day on my back.

Now here I am 1 month after... and I'm absolutely blown away by the results.

And NO MORE OILY SKIN!!!!  I would always touch myself and I couldn't believe how oily my skin would be.
My skin is not oily anymore!  It just looks like healthy skin!

The root of the problem??? Is the oil... the bacteria thrive on the oily skin, the oily skin is some acne sufferers
response to a lack of vitamin D... probably trying to make the precursor to vitamin D in the skin so it can be turned to vitamin D in the liver.

But what happens when you have sufficient levels of vitamin D???  Well, your body no longer needs to make
the precursor in the skin.  

It also makes sense... think about it... acne is always on the face, neck, back, shoulders, or chest.  How often do people get acne on the soles of their feet! lol  or stomach... or places on their body that are much much less likely to get in contact with the sun???

Not only that, but acne is also most common in adolescents!!! Gotta have sufficient vitamin D levels to grow those bones and absorb sufficient amounts of calcium, and they really growing at that age.

We are lacking sun!, We are wearing clothes! We are now wearing sunscreen because we're worried about skin cancer... We are a vitamin D deficient society!

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IS THE CURE FOR ACNE!!! lol I'm no Doctor, in fact I'm a University drop out who took courses in Biochemistry, nutrition, anatomy, nutrition, physiology, and organic chemistry so those are all the credentials I can give you... but give it a try and I'm sure you will be shocked at the results...  2 months into it... Umm... somethings wrong here, I have no acne!!!

I am absolutely blown away I finally resolved my acne problem after so much grief about it in my life.  

Just for the record book though... I have been supplementing Omega 3-6-9, flax, fish, and borage oil, Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc... and of course my Vitamin D... JUST vitamin D supplement by itself, not mixed into a multivitamin.  But I'm pretty sure it's the Vitamin D that worked, because I have supplemented essential fatty acids and drink lots of milk for calcium.

Comments? Questions? Feedback? Anyone I would appreciate everyone's input.

Also anyone else as successful with Vitamin D treatment for acne?

[PinPinPatrick]

LoL I typed that up too fast but now I reread it... I meant to say VITAMIN D is the cure for acne!!! Vitamin D DEFICIENCY is the cause of acne.  

[PinPinPatrick]

I'm so happy I discovered this... I want to share with as many people as possible!

[diamonista]

Hi, just saw your post while searching on google for Vitamin D. I think you're right - I was just trying to figure out why my skin gets better while on vacation and figured it was the Vit D from the sun. I was very weak and tired for the last while with a growing acne problem and my doctor checked for a Vitamin D level which came out low. I think this may be answer to the problem. I have been supplementing pretty high doses for a week now - I'm sure it will take longer to see results but thus far the quality of my skin has visibly improved and blackheads are much smaller - will see how it goes over the next months.

I'm not sure if you knew this, but there is a dermatologist who used Vitamin D to cure acne back in the 1930's and his research paper is available online. I think it was published in 1938 and cites Vitamin D as the closest thing to a cure that he had ever found.

Just a few questions - you said you only took 1000 IU of vitamin D a day, which is fairly low. How long before you saw results? Was your acne mild/moderate/severe? Are you male or female? Is your natural skin color fair/medium/dark?

The reason I'm asking is just to get an idea of how well it will work for me. I have tan/medium skin and don't make much Vitamin D in the sun unfortunately. Also I'm wondering if this works for women with hormonal/cyclic acne.

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi I'm so happy to get some feedback!!!  Thank you so much for posting!

You know with today's technology and knowledge, I'm surprised this information isn't widespread and out there!  I guess too much will be lost in sales from accutane (very damaging to the health), differin cream, and proactiv... and of course all those other "temporary acne treatments.

If you check out the RDI for vitamin D, it's actually only 400 IU.  I have been taking 2 * 400 IU pills a day and have a large glass of milk which should equate to about 1000 IU of vitamin D a day.  I had some catching up to do.

I started noticing results within weeks actually... and surprising enough it just got better and better.  I noticed with each day my skin would be less and less oily.  My blackheads on my nose are also smaller.  If you had acne, it will take time to heal away the redness where pimples once were.  About a month, you will notice them fade and fade away back to normal color skin as they heal.  

My prime area of acne has always been my back and sometimes on my shoulders and chest. I would consider my acne consistently moderate on my back, mild on my shoulders and chest.  I have had some acne on my neck and face when I was a teenage but that went away after learning not to touch my face so much with my hand and washing my face in the morning and at night.  

I am a male, and my skin natural skin color is... well I'm peach color but my skin is fairly tannable... however I have been wearing sunscreen each and every day of my life since I was like 15 years old!!! I worry about the effects the sun has on aging the skin... but with that comes my vitamin D deficiency and acne!

If you check out the function of vitamin D... it is actually functions more as a hormone.  And it is a hormone not a vitamin! It has many many functions in the body, not just relating to calcium regulation.  

I read an article just now... some experts are suggesting increasing the RDI for vitamin D from 400 IU to 2000 IU!!!  Yes that's quite the increase.

My main concern with taking too much vitamin D is the possibility of toxicity.  I remember from nutrition that the two most toxic vitamins when taking excessively are Vitamin A and Vitamin D.  The fat soluble vitamins.  I don't want to take too much, I might take 3 of those 400 IU pills now though instead of 2 since scientists are suggesting increasing the RDI.

My theory of what happens is that the oil is part of the metabolism, or is what is being produced as the precursor for the vitamin D.  Then when UV light contacts the vitamin D precursor it changes it to the next form which goes to the liver, and then finally that form goes to the kidneys.  

ANYHOW... if you have adequate levels of vitamin D in your body... this will change the gene expression in your sebaceous glands to stop making the oil for making more vitamin D because you already have enough vitamin D in your body.

I just bought Vitamin A supplements today as well.  I am gonna take 300 ug a day because it may also help as well with skin health.  I think that's the other vitamin I am deficient in.  I think the vitamin A may have a similar function to acne as accutane since it's chemically similar.  Vitamin A is something the body can properly process as opposed to accutane.  I read on the vitamin bottle for Vitamin A that it also promotes healthy skin, so we will see.  May give my skin a more peachy color.  

Accutane is however by far the WORST thing someone can use to treat acne... and may have devastating effects on other organs in the body, particularly the liver.  The apparent effect of accutane is that it works to 'shrink' the sebaceous glands.

Best of luck... I'm trying to get this information out there to people, but so far no one is really paying much attention.

Any more comments?  I appreciate so much if people can comment more on my post.

[meniere135]

Give your post time to get comments.  I for one am going to try this on my daughter.  She has severe back acne - as the endocrinologist said "it's the second worse case he's ever seen."  She follows a milk free, gluten free, lower carb diet.  It has all helped immensely, but not completely.  Maybe this will be the finishing touch she needs to stop all the breakouts.  I do supplement her with Ca/Mg/Zinc at night which I just noticed has added D3 recently and her multivitamin that she takes also has D3.  Sometimes I give her two Ca/Mg pills and always noticed her skin looks better in the morning.  Maybe that is why.  Hard to prove, but I'll give it a whirl and pay more attention to that.  She's never out in the sunshine due to school and work.  And she's a homebody.  Thanks for your theory.  And I believe it did help you.  If I remember, I'll try to report back to let you know how it went.

[southern_belle123]

Thank you soooooooo much!! I am gonna try Vd for a few months and if it works im gonna tell everyone about it!! I've had acne on my chest face and a little on my back a few times and everyone told me it wasn't that bad but I felt so ugly while I had it. Me and my friend suffer from depression bcz of acne and I'm gonna try this with her!!

THANK YOU SO FRICKIN MUCH!!!!!!!

[SKep]

We are trying this for my 17 year old son.  It is working really well, but we have learned that to absorb D, you must have co-factors --- magnesium, zinc, leafy greens, and seeds or nuts (sunflower, walnuts, etc.)   Also, don't take vitamin A with it!   Vitamin A is said to interfere with D at the receptor sites on the cells - A wins and D doesn't get absorbed.  I have read that most Americans have plenty of A, so be very careful with A and don't take the oily form,  maybe just  a little beta caratene -- but we noticed how bad we feel when taking cod liver oil, or vit. A and I think we could be at the toxic level of this vitamin.  There was a story about 2 brothers with rickets who were admitted to the hospital.  They were given huge doses of vitamin D, but they couldn't absorb it..... they noticed on the bloodwork that they were low on magnesium, so as soon as they received enough mag., they recovered on the vitamin D therapy with Magnesium..So it is important to get these other nutrients to help your body use the D!   Good websites are Vitamin D council and EatWild.com .... Our chickens, eggs and meats don't have much D anymore because of the way they are raised and fed.   No sunlight and caged in a warehouse - these chickens cannot be good for us.     They give very inferior eggs and meat.  Naturally fed and they are loaded with the correct nutrients including very valuable D.   Cows need grass - not grain and corn and soy.  They become sickly and cannot give people quality dairy without fresh air, grass and sunlight.  

[PinPinPatrick]

Hello everyone.  Just wanted to say a few things about my 'vitamin D therapy'.

First and foremost, when I first noticed such an improvement... 'Honest truth is like an 80% reduction in my acne', and that this is has improved my acne condition the most of any therapy I have tried in the past... I did get 2 little pimples on my face... very small though, and few small ones on my chest and shoulders.  I think I sort of got sloppy with my usual acne treatment (I thought I could slack off in other areas since I thought I was cured with my vitamin D treatment)... in which always sleeping in clean sheets, using a clean towel out of the shower... etc.

I did some research on acne.org, and google with acne and vitamin D, and it appears many people are seeing major improvements with their acne with vitamin D supplementation... especially with adult acne (maybe adults are more likely to know about other things about acne, or are more likely to stick to a vitamin regime, not too sure).

I also wanted to point out that vitamin D deficiency may only be a small part of the puzzle... there could be other deficiency's such as zinc, and as just pointed out by a recent post, magnesium...  I read Zinc as well.  

I've also read that vitamin D deficiency may actually result in poor absorption of zinc!  So there are many theories out there... Another one is that vitamin D boosts the immune function in the skin!

Mine was of course was that vitamin D deficiency causes the sebaceous glands to make oil or the cholesterol that is necessary to make vitamin D in the skin.(with of course sun exposure).

It's hard to say for sure.  One thing I read about vitamin D, is that it's poorly absorbed in it's tablet form, and that a much better method to allow it's absorption is by taking it in oil form.... Like in cod liver oil. (which personally i don't like so much because of the potential risk of exposure to the heavy metal mercury which are emitted into the atmosphere by burning coal and come down into the waters) however some places use some processes to take out the mercury, but it's hard to know for sure.  Or of course eat it with a fatty meal... or your supper... the fat is necessary to absorb the vitamin D.

I have still been taking 400 IU twice a day.  I just wanted to say one day i took 3 of them... 3 400 IU, and the next day I felt sick... my head felt weird, a very strange feeling.  That day I didn't take any supplements and drank plenty of water.  That made me feel much better.  I have resumed my 2 400 IU a day and haven't felt sick from it since.

So yes I continue with my Cal/Mag/Zinc supplement, and my Omega 3-6-9.  I've added the vitamin A in though.  I know I likely get enough of it... but I don't think adding just 3000 IU a day could hurt.  I read it also improves peoples acne.  It has a slight affect of drying the skin a little bit but not too much like accutane, increasing cell turnover... making it easier for dead skin to slough off(another major cause of acne is the dead skin plugging pores).  So I figure vitamin A is another key vitamin to take.  If it interferes with vitamin D absorption since it's also fat soluble, I might take it with my lunch or something then, but I'm only taking it once a day whereas vitamin D i'm taking twice a day.

Another thing... people point out that DIET affects my acne!!!... and then someone will reply no diet doesn't affect your acne!!!  Well what it is... Some parts of diet may affect your acne.  Mind you what you are eating may affect your acne ONLY in the sense of it's glycemic index.  A high glycemic index food such as pop or chips will spike your blood glucose levels very quickly causing a necessary surge of insulin to be released by your pancreas in order to absorb the glucose... The hormone insulin may affect your sebaceous glands.  So in a sense... diet does affect your acne... but not as some people portray it to...

However I have read many many reports by people saying that dairy products may have an affect on acne.  Maybe in people who are lactose intolerant... or maybe in everyone... it's hard to say.

One thing I know, is I have never tried taking dairy out of my diet... and dairy has ALWAYS been a part of my diet.  I like milk, cheese... yummy for me.  But I may try taking that out of my diet to see what happens.

Well that's all I can say for now.  Any more comments are appreciated.

When I first posted I was like OMG I CURED MY ACNE!!! LOL but it hasn't gone away 100%, but it's not very noticeable at all now on my back.  So I still see a vast improvement.  I might have to incorporate other things as well.  Like Vitamin A supplementation that I just started, I also read about some B-vitamins, and zinc.

Taking dairy out of my diet is a last resort for me... it's just too imbedded into my diet... what my meals are about (milk in my cereal), cheese, probiotic yogurt... etc.  It's just a part of my eating habits.  I believe probiotic yogurt is essential to good health anyways and may actually help your acne.  

Any more comments or suggestions anyone.  Thank you for all the feed back. :)

[PinPinPatrick]

Just wanted to add something about acne and milk products... Could be because of the hormones in milk.  There are hormones in cow's milk... many kinds, estrogens, toxins, pesticides, other toxins, growth hormones(to make the cow make more milk), cholesterol.  These hormones in cow's milk could be why milk is bad for acne.  You know I think that's it, I'm gonna cut out milk from my diet.  I have been eating organic probiotic yogurt though, and for now I'm going to keep that in my diet because I need a source of healthy beneficial bacteria to help me digest my food.  Gonna use Rice milk with my cereal now.

Argh.. it's tough... eating cheese is good for your teeth, it's rich in calcium and when you bite into it, it helps strengthen the enamel.  Gonna try cutting milk out though, it's worth a shot... will use rice milk with my cereal instead.  

[SKep]

Okay!   It's been several weeks since we started this and my son is really getting clear.   He is taking two probiotic pills (Kyodophilis), a 250mg magnesium, a  50mg zinc, 2000IU  vitamin D3, a borage oil, a Trader Joes high potency "B" vitamin   once  a day with breakfast.  I ask him if he gets headaches from this and he says he is good.   We have bought grass fed ground beef to make burritos, spaghetti, etc. with a couple times a week.  He eats 5 or 6 salads a week -- leafy greens with olive oil and balsamic dressing.  --- also an apple a day and drinks water - not sodas. For chips we buy baked bbq and plain.  

He washes his face 2 times a day (am and pm) -- Neutrogena Acne wash (orange liquid), lets dry after rinsing, 10% B. Peroxide Gel (CVS),  lets this dry - a thin layer,  then when his skin is dry he uses Neutrogena OIL-FREE moisturizer for sensitive skin.  His skin is almost clear -haven't seen this in 3 years!   He is doing great - not sure what is doing this, but I think all this has contributed.  Not too hard!   Good luck to all you acne sufferers -- HOPE this HELPS !!    from a mom who cares!

[PinPinPatrick]

See I knew it... There is a way to cure acne without using Accutane!!!  

Let's see... Accutane... which got pulled off the market because of all the harsh side effects and law suits that were being thrown at the company.  

Avoid the new accutane with a different name... our bodies are not made to process this derivative form of vitamin A.

Okay people Minor side effects:
Chapped lips
Dandruff
Dry skin and itching
Dryness of the nose, nose bleeds.
Irritation of the eyelids
Rash
Headaches
Nausea
Blurred Vision
Mood Changes
Stomach pain
Rectal Bleeding
Skin yellowing
Joint and muscle pain.
Delayed wound healing.
Hair loss... (Occuring years after the drug is discontinued)
Increased sunburn, less excretion of melanin.
Decreased night vision.

Okay, if those minor side effects aren't bad enough... this may convince you otherwise.

Depression, suicidal thoughts.
Increases levels of LDL.
Terrible birth defects.
Permanent vision loss.  (Cause the retina to become rough)
And also strongly linked to crippling arthritis far down the road when the drug is stopped.

This drug will adversely affect every epithelial cell in your body.
I would rather have acne than take this drug.  Please people don't take this drug to ruin your health.  

I would rather have the acne...

And the good news is you can treat your acne without taking this drug. Or antibiotics either.  Do as much research as you can about acne...

--> get healthy
-->exercise
--> drink lots of water
--> take supplements
--> goto bed at a regular time and get your 8 hours sleep... Make a consistent bed time.
--> take dairy out of your diet.

You can find a solution.







And there is a better way to temporarily 'clear up' your acne than antibiotics...

Just so everyone knows... antibiotics will totally mess up a healthy internal micro flora inside your intestines.  It's not really worth it and can lead to a variety of other health problems.



My acne is very mild now it's hardly noticeable.  I read vitamin A supplements can speed up healing times to get rid of the red after affect of a pimple.

[dradonfly]

I love your theory and your on the right track.The natural way is always better. I study natural (alternative) medicine and have never had acne; maybe a pimple here or there. But for the past month or so I have been getting very strange breakout that I won't go into details right now. I started researching it on the internet and found your post on the subject of acne, it was interesting to me because thats my passion to help people cure their problems without the use of prescriptions drugs.

I have studied alternative medicine for the past 8 years. So I started going through all my books and yes everything your doing is great. I also found in one of my books, that I thought would be helpful is an herb called chickweed, it says that if you use this or red clover it can cure ANY skin problem. So I am going out to get some tomorrow. I called my friend ho owns a health store and she said this herb is so great and can do wonders,  that even the FDA wanted to take it off the market because it was curing to many people. Our government isn't great,well don't get me started on that subject I won't shut up! Anyways thought I would share this with you.

If you or anyone has any other issues feel free to ask me questions, I can't promise I'll have the answer but I sure will research it for you and find one or point you in the right direction. This is a passion as well as an obsession of mine. I want people to enjoy there live without the side effects of our society's negligence. If you only knew the half of it, well now i'm rambling because I have so much to share on the subject because it can go in so many directions. Well if anyone is interested in free, good, natural advise let me know. I know some great websites that have help me in the past 8 years on my quest for the knowledge of great wealth,witch is Your Health! And know some amazing wonderful people that I've met along the way with great stories of success in their battle for health.  

Don't know if your interested in any of this, but I know the chickweed for common acne or any skin problems is one of your best bets. A great creditable Dr. mentioned it in his book. Thanks to your suggestions I picked up his book to research what you had to say on the subject and found it. I have so many books, I'm glad I picked up that one. I know it will help my issue. He's been right on the money with everything else. Thanks!

[SKep]

HI !   Thanks for all the info!   My son is healing, but has some red marks and scabs now.  How do you take chickweed or red clover?   Also, do you know anything about vitamin A for this?   We are avoiding vitamin A based on info on the Vitamin D Council website....  especially the letter from a  mom about her autistic son and avoidance of vitamin A.   I think it must interfere with D -- but what about beta carotene for skin?  maybe take a beta carotene with dinner, not with other vitamins...... Thanks for any thoughts !!

[dradonfly]

I personally don't like the use of vit A, because it has a low toxicity level, and you shouldn't be in the sun with to much intake of it, and I believe the sun is an important tool in our health as well as our skin. So I personally would leave it on the shelf, in the form of beta-carotene its ok but you still only want to take a small dose and not with the Vit D dinner would be a good time.It is good for the skin!

Now, the chickweed you can bye at most health stores such as wholefoods or a sunharvest. I don't know what you have in your area,but if you can't find it you can get it online. You can get either pill form where you take 3pills 2x/daily or there is a chickweed tea that you make just as you would a cup of hot tea and drink several cups throughout the day, I don't know how old your son is but whatever way he would take it if its necessary. The same goes for the red clover it comes in a tea form or an extract. Drink or take as much as you would water throughout the day for your body weight ( its completely safe,no toxic level) but thats all you need is for an average adult 8/8oz cups/day or half the amount for a child.In the book Back to Nature the dr. states to replace either your water intake with either of these teas throughout the day.    
  
Hope I've been of some help,I'm glad your son is clearing up now. Let me know how everything goes have a wonderful day!

[SKep]

Thanks for the response..... I believe you are correct on Vitamin A.....  It bothers me when I take it and my son took a mixed dose - A with b. carotene and had a allergic reaction.  I believe that without proper vitamin D, the balance is really off and the A gets toxic.  Maybe if people don't have enough vitamin D, the body is really sensitive and the immune system doesn't work well at all.   Just my thoughts since I have been studying this.  I really don't like how I feel when I take Cod Liver OIl and it is loaded with vitamin A -retinol form.  

You know --- trying to eat great and getting lots of vitamin filled foods -vegs, fruits, etc. and then not getting enough vitamin D  might cause an imbalance of the A type foods.  Farm raised salmon ,etc, don't have hardly any vitamin D, but wild varieties do.   I am wondering about using butter since we use it instead of oils to cook - has vitamin A.   Maybe that is too much for us.....  

Thanks for your info -- much appreciated!

[poof23]

Hey you guys, i just finish reading all the post that are there,
and this got me thinking, i have acne, but more this year i dnt knw why, and its been about two to three weeks i started using Murad Acne Complex, and i kinda see a difference not really tho. I have a question.? You think its a good idea if i start also taking some pills, (Nutrilite) "Vitamin/Mineral Dietary Supplement'??
Any ideas will be great. Thnxs

[dradonfly]

I don't know what brand you were using of cod liver oil but the one By Carlson is completely contaminant free and mercury free which is why most people feel bad when taking just any cod liver oil its not the Vit A. If you look mercola.com he is a natural doctor that will tell you all the wonderful health benefits of consuming it. He likes Krill oil better and maybe you will to, but his website is profound when it comes to natural new and advise. I've studied him and his advise for about 7 years now and don't really have any disbuits with his advise on most cases.

Our food industry is so wack, our bodies are craving nutrients we are not getting from our food source it's a sad thing. We are practically starving our bodies to dell while we stuff our face with dead food that have no nutritional value. So we need to balance it out. Here is another website you might find interesting its called foodmatters.tv you won't believe the info from this site. I think you can watch a video on utube on the subject on their site, check it out and let me know what you think.

[SKep]

Carlson's is what I used because I always followed Mercola's advice, too.  I really only used their brand and kept it in the freezer.  I will look over the foodmatters site tomorrow.   I am interested to see what it says.... also a good youtube video is the michael Holick one---Vitamin D and prevention of chronic diseases -- it is an hour long, but really good !   I'll get back later.  

[SKep]

I can't say because I don't know anything about Murad --   My post says what my son takes and also what he uses to wash and moisturize.   I think everyone is different in their reactions, but I think this has a lot to do with too much vitamin A and not enough vitamin D..... just a guess though.... based on our diet, etc....could be just the vit. d problem -- hard to pinpoint ----  the doctors could find Vit. D deficiency with a 25(OH) hydroxy vitamin D blood test.

[PinPinPatrick]

Everyone should check out this site right here...  I think I'm still not getting enough vitamin D.

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/

[SKep]

Be careful with Vitamin D -- I think that if you just start taking 5000 IUs of it, it will make you have headaches..... it did me.   Maybe check out Michael Holicks video on Youtube.  He is brilliant about this subject.   Maybe some people can take a lot, and others can't take a lot.   My friend had her levels checked and the MD gave her a prescription to take a whopping amount once a week -- D2.  She has no side effects.... but I did on a little vitamin D ---- I didn't have my levels checked yet.   I'll get back later.

[tomatochick]

i'm 27, i have acne too, now i have tried to apply benzyl peroxide 5%, it's very good for me. so i want to share this treatment.

[SKep]

Hi again,  I just googled about headaches when taking vitamin D.... seems that you and I might have an allergic reaction to lanolin in the vitamin D preparation like a few other  people -- but not all are getting headaches from Vit. D.  I don't seem to have headaches from the little white vit. d pills (400 IU)  at 2  a day, but I am wondering how they prepare it if it is not the oily pill.   I am looking into a UVB lamp to use 2 times a week to make my own vitamin D -- safest way -- I sure don't like my body having a tough time using this very important vitamin.   Lamps are  $$$ expensive, but I think many people are getting great results for psoriasis and skin problems  -- just don't want to spend that kind of money.  I am scared to try more than 2 white pills for fear of getting that awful headache !   If any one knows about this please contribute !  

[SKep]

Hi ~   Gonna try vitamin D2 today.  It isn't prepared with Lanolin and I found some at Vitamin Shoppe - not expensive.   I hope for no headache !   Dr.Michael Holick said you can still benefit from D2, but your body has to convert it to use it.   He did studies on the effectiveness of it and it is still good.   Vegans use D2 because it is made with plants, not animals.   Lanolin comes from sheep fur and is loaded with vitamin D3.  Maybe I can tolerate very small doses of D3, but not more.

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi thanks for all the advice people.  

I think the reason why I saw great results but not total results, is because the amount of vitamin D I have been taking isn't enough.

The question now... is what is the daily dose required to cure acne.

It's possible to get over 10 000 IU of vitamin D from the Sun with 30 minutes exposure.  I have also read people saying the body needs around 5000 IU daily to be healthy.  

So again... how much do you have to take before your body is satisfied???

I found a report on the Internet of a young woman who cured her acne with levels of 5000 IU daily, as well as zinc supplementation.

Yesterday I bought Vitamin D chewables, they are little chocolates that you eat, perfect for proper vitamin D absorption.  They taste really good, and aren't very fattening, but have enough fat to help with the vitamin D absorption.  Each chewable is 1000 IU of vitamin D.  I took 5 plus a 2 400 IU supplements... around 6000 IU.

The test was that I wanted to see if my body would have any adverse reactions.  

Nope, no headaches this time.  

I found information on the internet that it is NOT vitamin D3 that you can take too much of, it is actually vitamin D2 that you can take too much of.  

The amount that I took was all vitamin D3.  

Going to try 5000 IU daily now... i get Zinc in my Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness, so I should be good there.  It's just the vitamin D supplementation that needs to be at higher levels.

Vitamin D has an effect at the genetic level to down regulate or turn off certain genes, or turn on certain genes.

I think with an adequate supply of vitamin D, it will turn off the genes code proteins for hormone receptors on the sebaceous glands, or turn off the metabolic process of making oil.  

I still think the oil has something to do with the body pushing to make vitamin D.  

I don't know for sure... but I think I was on the right track, just that I wasn't taking enough vitamin D...  

As of now, my back is pretty good... almost clear but still some pimples.  

I will post back when I find out how well the 5000 IU a day vitamin D treatment works.  

[SKep]

Please tell me what the vitamin D chewables are... what brand and where did you get them?  Since I get headaches like you, I would like to try this too.   Good luck - I hope you get great results and no adverse reactions.  This is an interesting experiment!

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi SKep.  And everyone.

Okay the supplement I'm going to take is

Jamieson Natural Sources Vitamin D Soft Chews.  It's with natural chocolate, delicious and low in fat.  Each piece is 1000 IU in vitamin D.  And it's form of
vitamin D is D3, Cholecalciferol.  The form that is produced right after it's turned from the sunlight.

Now... there are key enzymes needed to properly turn D3 into vitamin D.  Only when it's converted into vitamin D can feedback be received by your sebaceous glands that the body has enough vitamin D in the system and no more needs to be produced.

The key nutrients needed for proper conversion into vitamin D are the Vitamin D co-factors:

(Information courtesy of vitaminDcouncil.org

"Vitamin D has co-factors that the body needs in order to utilize vitamin D properly. They are:

    * magnesium
    * zinc
    * vitamin K2
    * boron
    * genestein
    * a tiny amount of vitamin A

Magnesium is the most important of these co-factors. In fact, it is common for rising vitamin D levels to exacerbate any underlying magnesium deficiency. If one is having problems supplementing with vitamin D, a magnesium deficiency could be the reason why."

So from this information... It may not be the vitamin D3 deficiency as the problem, but a deficiency in one of the cofactors that is necessary to convert vitamin D3 into vitamin D.  Only if the body can convert the vitamin D3 into vitamin D is when the sebaceous glands will turn off the genetic expression to pump out the oil.

So the bottom line here is...

What my theory is...

Vitamin D deficiency is ultimately the reason why we are breaking out...
But we maybe getting adequate vitamin D3... either through diet, or from the sun, but our bodies may not be able to convert it into vitamin D if we aren't getting the cofactors in our diet.

Another key point... it may take high consistent daily supplementation... or consistent sun exposure for your body to finally turn off the genetic expression of producing so much oil.  

So now... how much is enough to turn off genetic expression?

That's what I'm going to be finding out next.  

[PinPinPatrick]

The genetic expression may be a gene that codes for a hormone receptor that causes the sebaceous gland to produce oil when certain hormones are released.

[SKep]

Thanks for all the info !   You are a real scientist at heart.  I can't wait to see if this clears up your back acne..... and I can't wait to see if more vitamin D3 clears up my son totally.  He is taking 2000 IUs but I'm gonna up it by 1000 for a few days.  

I wonder if some foods block vitamin D absorption.... I will search for an answer.  

[SKep]

Hi ~   Mercola.com just put out an article on Vitamin D that is very informative.  It is about Vitamin A and the problems with it and its association with vitamin D.   I am taking this type of vitamin A (retinol) out of my diet (beta carotene is okay from foods) and checking food labels to make sure it isn't sabotaging vitamin D for us.   It takes a while to lower toxic levels of vitamin A out of the body - and then vitamin D will work its magic.  I am thinking butter is out now, and maybe just using olive oil since there is no vitamin A in it.  Could be worth a try for a couple of weeks.  I am thinking oils and the types are really important here.....for a good balance in the body.

[SKep]

Hi All ~   Just wanted to say I can take vitamin D3 now without headaches.  I can't explain it, but maybe something else bothered me or maybe it was a shock to my system.   I am taking 5000 IUs a day and I'm upping my son with acne to that, too.  I just wanted to try it first to see about any reaction before giving it to him.  I know I was using cinnamon on toast in the mornings and decided that could have been the problem instead.   After reading so much on vitamin D3, it really seems safe to use a fairly big amount.  Lots of info on YouTube....

[PinPinPatrick]

How's your son's acne now, is it getting better?  Mine got a bit better.  Still have some acne though.  

[PinPinPatrick]

So i found out the precursor for vitamin D, is indeed produced in the sebaceous glands and is in the sebum.  But sebum is also composed of many other components, cholesterol, fatty acids, waxes, debris from dead skin cells... and it's supposed to have a compound in it that kills bacteria as well!!  Yeesh... maybe in acne people this 'anti-bacterial compound' doesn't work or is deficient, or not produced in higher quantities.

I still have had results... but I think vitamin D isn't the 'absolute' cure for acne... but can greatly improve some peoples acne.  We will see... I'm still going to continue on with this 5000 IU a day treatment for at least the next 3 months.  

I think it definitely helps though... it improves immune function...

One interesting thing I found out, is that when people are vitamin D deficient, they may have swollen lymph nodes... Surprise surprise... my lymph nodes are no longer swollen for the first time in 10 years!!!!!  lol at least I feel somewhat better.  

I was vitamin D deficient, and I know for sure I will be supplementing this for the rest of my life.  

I also found that vitamin D absorption is increased with vitamin A... not decreased.  
SKep, where did you find out that information?

You know... I think there's actually a multitude of things people need to do if they really want to cure their acne naturally.  I still hold the belief that my acne can and will be cured without the use of antibiotics, accutane ( i would rather have acne than take accutane), or having to wash my face with these harsh chemicals twice a day.  I only want to wash my body once a day... and that's enough for me.  

I cut out milk... that's definitely out for me know, there's too much scientific evidence out there that correlates cow's milk to acne.  

Milk is OUT.

I've always been a coffee drinker and I always have cream in my coffee.  I quit drinking coffee for those 2 months where my acne was almost clear.  I'm going to have to say coffee is OUT... there are so many toxins in coffee anyways.

I always have a disturbed sleeping pattern... I read reports a normal bedtime also very very important in making acne better.

Backpacks... the times when my acne was at it's absolute worst was when I would carry around a big *** heavy backpack full of text books while I was in university.
I haven't used backpacks for the longest time... and that helps... I have a single strap carry bag I have that I carry on my shoulder.

Acne can also be related to the total amount of toxins in the body.  Also the toxins in the body is just more work for the liver and kidneys... need to... drink water.

Again 8 glasses of water a day.

Also I have a bad habit of popping my pimples... I find after i pop them it just spreads around in that area... I have to stop that habit.

I eat lots of seafood... again also linked to acne.

People check out this site... This site has great information and half of what they say can be backed up by my own personal experiences with seeing what works with acne and what doesn't...

It's tough... there are so many components to my acne that need to be worked on... I am definitely going to keep this updated though... And I strive to get rid of my acne naturally once and for all by taking the proper care of my body.

Maybe the acne is there to let me know that there's something wrong with the inner workings of my body.  I really need to work on this or I worry I will never be truly happy with myself.

Oh people please check out this site.

http://www.reviewslive.org/acne/

[SKep]

Hi ~   Wow !   I am wondering about this vitamin A stuff.  Mercola.com is all over it with  "no Cod Liver OIl !!"    He just put out an article in his last newsletter about the problem with vitamin A .    Also on Vitamin D Council, they have info on it-- I think it is on his radio broadcast on a health show -- first page of his website at the bottom.  I also found a letter written to Cannnell about this and an autistic child doing amazingly better without vit. A and more vitamin D -- seems the child is doing great now - maybe cured......   They say Vitamin D really helps clean the body of metals and toxins, etc.   I find that fascinating because we have allergies and toxins I think are a problem with us.  

My son is not totally clear, but MUCH much better.  He is in a better frame of mind now and doesn't seem really bothered by it like before.  I think the vitamin D is a calming type of hormone -- he is an uptight shy kid -- could be he's been deficient all his life as he does so much better during the summer and gets lots of sun.  (LIke that lady's kid with autism -- saw lots of similarities)

I am really disturbed about this vitamin D deficiency discovery.  I know when I was pregnant with both my boys I stayed out of the sun and was pregnant during the winter time with both.   Also, I was worried about ruining my skin so I had been out of the sun for years.  I also worked as a flight attendant for 20 years and didn't get much sunshine because of the long hours at work.  

I think that has greatly affected my boys. ...... First child had to be delivered by C-section and has always had allergies, it seems -- had asthma for a while until we took away peanuts for 2 years and then he seemed to get over that.... ALSO !   GUESS WHAT?  my younger son (12)   has a swollen lymph node behind his right ear that never goes away!!   Sounds like you -- are yours there???  He also has extremely dry skin problems on his calves and arms and it goes away when he gets a tan in the summer.  I think it could be that he finally gets enough vitamin D to resolve it, and then gets low during the winter -- his back and belly are as smooth as butter all the time.  

I am so glad you are researching and trying to find answers.   I have always worried about my son's lymph nodes and asked many doctors and searched and got scared for him.   I was told that nothing was wrong, but let them know if it gets bigger and sore.  I think it gets smaller sometimes, but stays there none the less.  Maybe it gets smaller during the summer --- I will be checking this afternoon after school since he has been taking 2000 -3000 IUs a day now..  

We don't drink milk, but use plain rice milk and have for years because of milk intolerance -- too much mucous...etc.

Also, a chiropractor would be horrified about you using a backpack on just one shoulder!  You could really mess up your alignment and get headaches and neckpain and other real issues..... We went to a great guy who explained all this and it is real to take care of your back and neck and sleep correctly.... so be careful !

I will look at the WEBSITE you suggested and get back......

THANKS so much for all your info!!!!!

[SKep]

One more thing.... my husband and I never got acne.   I lived in the sun and so did he in the summer time as teenagers.  I even worked a whole summer at the beach when I was 16  (for my dad who managed a hotel).  I was brown as a bear and loved getting sun.   Maybe those great times and getting lots of sun during the summer as a teenager helped.  We always had PE growing up in school, too.  My teenage son has no PE this year and never sees sunshine for 7 hours at school.  He gets home at 3 and has loads of homework.  I used to have cheerleading practice and was always outside in the afternoons and didn't have a loads of homework like him.   My husband played lots of baseball and spent lots of time outside - even when he went to college.   Another clue about vitamin D....maybe....?

[Girky]

I am going to try this!  Thanks.

[southern_belle123]

Hi!! I've been taking VD tablets for a few weeks now and they arin't really working..:S
I've been taking 1000Ul a day, and im going to take double from now on, but is there anything else that could help? I sleep on clean sheets. I wash my face. Drink lots of milk and try to drink lots of water. I love eating salads.

Are there any other vitimines I should take???

[PinPinPatrick]

Okay so you notice no improvement?

Okay... I have been taking 5000 IU of vitamin D lately.  Right now I have no new pimples and the ones I had are almost faded away.  

I just want to say I have been doing other things though too... Taking vitamin D alone isn't enough for you to get rid of your acne.

I supplement, Cal/Mag/Zinc... Omega 3-6-9, multi-vitamin, beta carotene supplement once a day, also take a vitamin A supplement once a day. a probiotic supplement once a day. green tea in the morning instead of coffee now, I cut milk out of my diet replaced by rice milk.  I eat a leafy green vegetable lunch, I have been exercising over 1 hour daily now... 1 hour low intensity fat burn and 15 minutes to half an hour doing stretches and weight training... I have been going to bed at 10 o'clock.
I wear 2 shirts a day... 1 after my shower at night, and then I wear that shirt to bed, then I take that shirt off in the morning, wear and undershirt and t-shirt over the undershirt... Helps keep bacteria from getting on my back.  I also don't use backpacks... they make my back sweaty.  I have been drinking my 8 glasses of water a day.  I take my 1 liter water bottle and fill it up to almost the top, and then mix in the rest with blueberry/pomegrante juics, it adds flavor and antioxidants.  I have decided... I'm 25 and i might as well do everything I can do to get rid of my acne.

I also eat 1 piece of dark chocolate daily, a cup of lemon/ginger tea at night before bed to give that end of day and overnight liver detox.

I also had a bad habit of drinking coke zero. I cut out the diet colas completely... it's not healthy for you.

I'm not kidding... my acne is almost faded!

I've only put all of these habits together for about a week now.  And it is working wonders!  I might have finally figured it all out and what works for me... Haven't seen my acne this good since the time I was on "proactiv"... I used proactiv on my back for about 6 months or so... rigorously, twice a day.  And this is the only thing that has even come close to that.

If you want to know of the quick fixes... they are tanning... tanning will kill bacteria with the UV light, also make you produce lots of vitamin D.  However it's highly not recommended.  And I would absolutely not do it.  Lol, i feel guilty for suggesting it, but it does work for acne.  But it's only a temporary fix with long-term health consequences.  And premature wrinkling.

If you go on Anti-biotic s... this too is only a temporary solution to your acne, it will kill the bacteria in your pores, but it also disturbs and kills the natural internal microflora inside your digestive tract... now you will have to eat like 2 or 3 probiotic yogurt a day to replenish all these healthy beneficial symbiotic buddies you have.

If you go on accutane... lol I don't want to talk about it... that's the worst thing you can do for your health just don't go on it.

You can also go on Differin cream... I went on Differin cream... but it's just a pain in the butt to have to apply that cream on my back every night after my shower, and it just irritates my skin... so that's also not an option for me.  In addition to that, when you stop applying the differin cream your acne just comes back anyways.

Best thing to do is to just get your health on track, take care of yourself as well as you can, you will start feeling better about yourself, and I believe that the acne will cure itself!

Then when you stop taking care of yourself, your acne may come back... just a little reminder to get yourself back on track.

[PinPinPatrick]

Another thing... Even if you are taking Vitamin D3 supplements... if your body is deficient in the co-factors necessary to convert vitamin D3 into vitamin D... you won't benefit from supplementation... in some cases people are actually deficient in the co-factors.   They are.


    * magnesium
    * zinc
    * vitamin K2
    * boron
    * genestein
    * a tiny amount of vitamin A

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi everyone... I just wanted to state some disappointing news.

The vitamin D therapy is inconclusive to highly doubtful as a cure to acne.
My acne... although much better, isn't becoming 'cured' as I once thought.
I still can't get rid of it despite supplementing 5000 IU of vitamin D daily.
I'm back using my supply of Differin cream.

The best thing is to just be smart about your acne and do a multitude of things to keep yourself healthy, and your acne in check.

The whole 'Sun curing acne' thing...
I think it's because the UV light kills bacteria, causing a break in the DNA inside the bacteria... and bacteria don't have highly evolved methods of recorrecting genetic errors like humans do... the UV light kills the bacteria.
Tanning beds are even more effective at this... but I don't feel like exposing myself to such high radiation levels.  

[SKep]

Hi ~   I really think vitamin D levels - if low - have something to do with this acne issue.  I think sitting out just 10 minutes a day in the sun helped my son tremendously.  It boosts immunity and kills bacteria on the skin.  It will cure athletes foot as well - kills fungus.  Of course, eating vegetables and staying away from fried foods is a really good idea for everything and will boost immunity.  My son is a lot better just doing these things and taking some vitamins ie. fish oil, zinc,magnesium, 1000 - 2000 IUs of vit. D.  a day.  

So, all in all, everything is much better - and he looks a lot healthier and is happier.  His acne is no longer a big issue like before!   It is barely noticeable.   Getting sunshine is essential for all of us if we don't let it burn us.   Just be safe about it.  

[SKep]

Also... something of importance....  Look at the May 2010 issue newsletter from the vitamin D council.   Lots of info at the end of the newsletter on the first page about Vitamin A and it's levels interfering with vitamin D.   People who have used acne prescriptions would probably have very high levels of vitamin A in their bodies which could really be inhibiting the effectiveness of vitamin D.   It takes a while for vitamin A to diminish and high levels are really toxic.  Read about the monkeys in the newsletter.  

So... someone trying vitamin D and not getting relief from acne could be toxic with vitamin A.....   Beta caratene seems the only safe way to take vitamin A.  

Please read that newsletter for more info.   I'd enjoy your thoughts on this....

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi I was thrilled to find that I was taking vitamin D and my back acne was going away.  But I think it was just a small piece of the puzzle.

I increased my supplementation but at the same time reintroduced coffee back in my diet... and I broke out again on my back... and even a little on my face.

Please read my other thread I made in how I managed treating my acne really well.

The key supplements I believe are beta carotene... in the form of 2 carrots a day, vitamin D(really low 400 IU dose), vitamin E, garlic oil, a probiotic supplement, omega 3/6/9, calcium/magnesium, and a zinc supplement every second day of 50 mg.   I also have a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning 30 minutes before my breakfast.

Also key... is completely restricting  coffee, alcohol, and dairy products.  
Then getting 8 hours sleep daily, having a consistent bedtime, getting exercise, and drinking 8 glasses of water daily are also important.

Doing just this basically cured my acne!  For the first time in my life since I was like 13 years old.  My skin also looks better... it's kinda glowing... I think it's the beta carotene from eating 2 carrots a day, and all the other fresh fruits and veggies I've been eating.

[SKep]

Hi !   Thanks for the info..... We are starting the carrots today!   I will stress to my son about no caffeine.... I think that is critical, too.... like no dark colas, no chocolate, coffee, etc.  Dairy is probably problematic with him, too, based on his history of allergies.    

I believe you are really right about the carrots, but am curious about the garlic oil.... where do you get that?   I love garlic and chop it up and take it when I don't feel right  .... great for zapping a cold if you do it several times a day (important to take with food!!!)  (volcano effect if you don't!!!)   So..... do you mix up your own garlic oil?   All that sulfur is great for skin, and so are onions!

Thanks again!   and good to hear of your success!!

[LisaSpp]

This very funny....I been taking v.D to stay healthy since I'm a preschool teacher and I do have acne and dark spots on my checks I use ambi skin care for that and see big difference but I notice a difference with my face being a lot clearer and couldn't figure it out but I did a few days ago and then seen this and its official! Go v.D

[allmymarbles]

What kind of acne did you have? Was it lots of superficial whiteheads, or was it the deep cystic acne that scars? I had the latter, and the sun was death to me. But I never tried taking vitamin D. I look forward to your answer because acne is rampant in my family.

[PinPinPatrick]

Hey, noticed more comments.  

Okay...  Vitamin D is only a small piece of what you can do it.  It may make only a slight difference.  I know I made many many posts on this thread.

Just to recap.  I quit drinking alcohol and coffee AND started supplementing vitamin D into my diet.  

My acne went away like 90% just by doing that.  Then I thought it was just purely the vitamin D, so I increased the vitamin D but also reintroduced coffee back into my diet, and coke zero.(no calories but still got caffeine).

My acne came back.

So I did more research into the problem and I found that there are a multitude of things you need to do and a multitude of things you can not do.

I cured my acne.

Okay... my acne is very slight on my face... but even with my bad habits I might just have 1 or 2 pimples on my face.  I also had many blackheads on my nose.

However... my acne is bad on my back... Actually not too bad... but it can be if I make all the wrong lifestyle choices, but generally it is around moderate acne.

But still enough to take down my self esteem and prevent me from ever asking a woman out on a date and hence taking off my shirt eventually.

Okay here it is

Do's

- Get your 8 hours sleep daily, sleep consistently at the same bed time, don't nap to get a better sleep.  This is essential to help your acne...

reason being, if you don't nap and sleep consistently at the same time each night.  You should be in a deep state of sleep.  What will happen is your circadian rhythm or body clock will be very in sync, and the function of your liver at this designated time will be to detoxify or remove excess hormones in your blood stream.

-8 glasses of water daily.  This will keep your skin hydrated, your sebaceous glands won't need to make as much sebum just because of that.  In addition it will help flush out toxins in your body.  

-Supplements.  The supplement list includes

Vitamin E... for healthy skin, and good healing of the skin.

Garlic Oil... To kill some bad bacteria in your colon, also may have an effect on unhealthy bacteria in your pores.  Also helps your skin.

Vitamin D... Need to supplement this.  If this vitamin is deficient it may cause your skin to make more sebum since the pre-vitamin D is in the skin.  Now i read that this pre-vitamin is made in the sebaceous glands, but I also read that it's not... from a message board.  But I think it wouldn't hurt to take your 400 IU of vitamin D a day.

-omega 3/6/9 and or omega 3.  Omega 3 especially since it is used to make anti-inflammatory prostaglandins by the body.  Omega 6 on the other hand makes inflammatory prostaglandins in the body.  So excessive omega 6 in your diet alone may attribute to an excessive inflammation response to bacteria... hence your will have 'redder' acne.  There is a healthy Omega 6 fatty acid not used for inflammation GLA... Gamma linoleic acid.  You can get this in your omega 3/6/9  borage/evening primrose/fish oil.

-Zinc... hormone stablization, immune system booster, has an effect on decreasing sebaceous gland activity.  A key supplement to help your acne.

-Cal/Mag... Calcium magnesium... I will tell you later that you should take dairy out of your diet... because of that you should supplement the calcium.  Also magnesium is important as a co-factor for vitamin D synthesis in the body... and helps stabilize hormones.

-Probiotic supplement... Critical in that it functions to increase the healthy bacteria in your small intestine.  These healthy bacteria will compete with candida and help phase out candida growth.  Candida growth causes an accumulation of toxin buildup alone which may cause acne... since your liver is working overtime... to clear up candida toxins produced, and to remove hormones, and it's many many other functions.  Just gives it another thing to do.  In addition to that, if you have a healthy supply of beneficial bacteria... these bacterias will make your B-vitamins! Yes, they will supply you with most of the B-vitamins you need for your body.  They also aid in digestion...

So these supplements should be taken daily to help with your acne.

now for daily foods you should include in your diet.

-Lemon... The key is that the first thing you should do in the morning, is wake up... and squeeze about 1/4 upto 1/2 of a lemon into a glass, and mix with warm water.  Drink this first thing in the morning before you eat anything.

This functions to help clean out part of the intestine, get your daily vitamin C, and also helps cleanse the liver of it's overnight activities of cleaning.  Very important... it's also got Limonene in it which is absorbed by the body... and functions as a natural cleaner for inside of the body.

-Carrots... eat 2 carrots daily.  This will provide you with natural vitamin A.  This will improve the skins ability to shed off dead skin cells, and give your skin a natural 'glow'.  It makes the skin look really good... better than a tan I would say for sure.  

-Green Tea... have 2 cups a day.  If you feel tired in the morning drink a caffeinated cup...(BUT ONLY 1!)... if you don't feel tired drink a decaffeinated cup.  Drink a decaffeinated cup in the evening.  Very healthy and beneficial to your acne.  Loaded with antioxidants... You can't forget the importance of anti-oxidants... they will protect every cell in your body... including your liver (needed to detox of course).

-Exercise... yes try and exercise regularly.  This will help circulate nutrients better to your skin, and eliminate toxins quicker.  It will also help you sleep better at night.

- Try using lemon juice to wash your face... it's acidic, and the acidity can kill acne causing bacteria.  Also this will help slough off excess dead skin, and help dissolve away excess sebum.  The lemon cleanse works really well!  Better than un-natural cleansers that we usually buy in stores.

DON"TS

- Drink coffee... too much caffeine... will spike your cortisol levels... in turns spikes your androgens, in turn causes you to break out.
- Drink alcohol... damages the liver, causes a cortisol spike... BOTH while you drink, AND when you are done drinking.  Dehydrates you.  And of course most importantly as a mentioned... damages the liver! You need a healthy liver to properly detoxify those extra hormones at night.
-Smoke... I used to smoke... and everytime you get a craving... you get a cortisol spike.  Yes and it's true.  You also get stressed out easier. That feeling of stress is usually a spike in the hormone cortisol... so try and limit the amount of stress in your life as well.
-Dairy products... Loaded in hormones, some people report that taking dairy out of their diet alone is enough to solve their acne problem.  Dairy needs to be taken out.  Cheese... The only possible exception I can say here if you love your dairy...is organic probiotic yogurt.  This has the beneficial bacteria in it... and is organic, so no crap gave to them cows.
-Also soy milk isn't good for you and your skin. (if you want a milk alternative use rice milk... but limit the amount you use because of the amount of sugar in it)
- Diet soft drinks, soft drinks... pop...
- High sugar foods... refined carbohydrates... even things like potatoes....
Causes an insulin spike people!!! This will also cause hormone imbalance to other hormones... and before you know it you break out.

should have clear skin.  It's true.  how many people do you know actually live like that?

[PinPinPatrick]

If you learn these things I mentioned... and follow them pretty much exactly.  You
Now you're going to say... how come some people drink, smoke, have 4 cups of coffee, eat ice cream... yada yada... it's because acne may partly be genetic... and partly because of a sluggish liver.

But let me tell you something... even the person with the clearest skin and those lucky genes we all wish we had... even if this person drinks, smokes, eats ice cream for a diet, doesn't exercise... etc... I bet you they'd get a pimple or two!  Not even kidding on that.

Also I want to say... that this is what works for me... and for some people they might only have to do 1 or 2 changes in their lifestyle that I mentioned to clear up your acne.  

In another example... we all come from different ancestory and origin... some people may have had peanuts in their diet many generations ago... but others don't... Hence some people are allergic to peanuts...

But what I mentioned above, is really generalized... however I believe that this regime should work for almost all people.

Best of luck!!! Also feel free to ask questions.  I haven't been researching much about acne or spending much time sharing my knowledge lately but I'll get back to you when I can... been a busy bee lately.

[Rebel1992]

Hey has your oil decreased...are you dry with vit D? Pls help, with my severeacne I can't even concentrate in school...

[Rebel1992]

With vit D has yr skin become dry... ? Or at least not the slightest bit oily??? Pls help

[helpmeplease000001]

Congratulations.

I have extremely sensitive skin. If anyone looked back at my previous posting, they may notice a few STD scares as well as others. Basically, my face is very acne prone to cysts and inflamed pimples. Despite all the supplementation from aloe vera, vitamins, probiotics, digestive enzymes, MSM, apple cider vinegar (WHICH I MIGHT ADD TASTES ******* AWFUL), fish oils + tons of other stuff. I've gone from pro active, oxy, MAde From Earth, and now, I am using antibiotics + a topical skin cream. Its been going well. Its only been a week. Of course, my fear is that my body will become immune and also, my skin isn't immaculate yet. This has been the best thing I've used ever so far. I cannot wait any longer. I am in my early 20s. I've struggled since I was 12. This is a nightmare. I am trying every and despite a sugar and fat free diet (minus omega 3 healthy fats) I've gained little to nothing. I've given up pizza, chips, chocolate, sweets and high carb foods. I don't have facial hair or chin straps of any kind. No goatee or anything that can cause my skin to be oily. I've used aloe vera to moisturize and epsom salts to unplug pores. Still, its been awful. I will try vitamin D out as well as vitamin C. Hopefully, I can cure this as well.

I am not waiting any longer. I am in my adult years and I've had it. I cannot wait much longer. I will give Vitamin D a go and other wise, I am taking accutane. It ***** cause, I have no medical coverage so, I only imagine, this is going to be heavily expensive.

[SpotheZitt]

Hi people, there be some more info regarding the sh*t that is a.cne (no capital 'A' for you).

Bread/Yeast - Cut it out. That basically is candida to our system. Our bodies can't tell the different to the candida naturally present in our body to the piece of bread we are eating.

I too cured my acne, in 1 day. By reading the posts on here. Now I figure it was because I was out in a hot summers day all day long. It probably just killed the bacteria on my face/skin. And perhaps the Vit.D provided better synthesis of the natural coconut I was consuming that day.

Let's beat this sh*tty acne, people. All-for-one & once and for all!

[LuisOrtega]

I hate to mention this, but maybe the fact that you're now 25 has something to do with it?

[SpotheZitt]

I'm 26 & still have acne.

[acnalogicalisationalisered]

hey brothers n sisters! i was taking minocycline when i was 17 to 20 and my facial acne was well kept at bay. bt wen i stopped it cme bk so i started minocycline again bt it duznt seem to be as gd as it used to be. bt nw reading this page ive realised that it defo gots to be v.d which is 1 of the essentials cos weneva a go on holiday to a hot country my acne goes away then when i get bk hme(scotland) it cmes bk..booo! has any1 experienced same probs wit minocycline as me? luvin the fact that that there are ppl who understand the effects of acne on life as a whole nice1 pin P for this page

[TroyMNDZ]

Nine months ago I have started having my post acne scars treated as my acne seems to have stopped. I still have break outs occasionally but it is no longer the way it was. But just recently, my acne resurfaced. :(. I'm gonna try vitamin D starting today and let's see what happens. Thank you for posting this, PinPinPatrick!

[dekefowen]

dont forget drink water thanks!!

[yellah]

I have a very sensitive skin. I tried all products to heal my pimples but nothing worked well for me. One day, I stumbled at an olay regenerist cream cleanser (black one) in my mom's bathroom. The product did not indicate that it was for anti-acne but when i used it regularly my pimples cleared. This was the only thing that worked well for me. Im so happy and thankful.

[ihateacnetothemax]

hi peeps. the following is some introduction to my experience with severe acne and the current ongoing mild acne:

age - 21
duration of acne - 15yrs old - current
skin type - sensitive oily
asian
severity of acne - was severe from age 15-17yrs old. moderate from 17 onwards.
methods used to solve acne problem - whole range of topical (sulphur,hydrogen peroxide, salicylic acid, etc) to natural methods like supplementation (vit A, fish oil, multi vit, etc) to antibiotics. None of the above yield substantial long lasting effect. UNTIL i tried green smoothie.

when i first started green smoothie, i stopped all kinds of topicals and facial washes ; i washed with mere tap water. It took me 2-3 weeks to see some reduction in inflammation. 8 weeks to see 60% reduction in my severe condition. AND this happened without any topical assistance. I tried to resume topical stuff, but it only made things worst so i decided to drop the idea. It seems my skin is REALLY sensitive. From 30+ countless, all sizes pimples and acne, to 10+ small pimples was an astonishing feat for me. The best thing is after continuous 6 months consumption of green smoothie, i stopped for 1 month and my condition did not worsen much. I guess it does have a long term impact on my hormonal imbalance.

ingredients for green smoothie:
1) 1 serving of fruit (1 big apple / 1 big guava)
2) green leafy vegetable ( 1 bunch of kale / spinach / bok choy / hydroponics lettuce) rotate frequently
3) yakult and water (add up to 1 cup)

serving: 2-3cups of green smoothie.

Still suffering from mild acne right now. I shall try out vit D supplementation which i have missed up all the while. All other supplementations failed me sadly.

[Milkface]

I love I when people like you run their mouths about things they have no clue about.  

Cows are healthier and happier these days then they have EVER been in history.  They are fed a balanced diet that is created by a NUTRITIONIST , allowing them to have all the mineral suppliments they require , plus the essential ( corn / soy ) type energy suppliments  ( despite extreme costs to farmers ) so they can be healthy.  

A farmers main goal ( for humanity , profitability , and sustainability ) is to provide the BEST possible diet for cows.  - dipshit.

Thanks for the vitamin D help !

[kathy3058]

Hi PinPinPatrick,
Thanks for your article. I am 27 and have been suffering from acne for some time. I have tried many products but suffered from side-effects. So I am now looking for a all natural acne solution. Not sure if the vitamine D thing will work but I am willing to try. Will keep you posted, thanks for the tip!

[kathy3058]

Hi PinPinPatrick,
Thanks for your article. I am 27 and have been suffering from acne for some time. I have tried many products but suffered from side-effects. So I am now looking for a all natural acne solution. Not sure if the vitamine D thing will work but I am willing to try. Will keep you posted, thanks for the tip!

[Channie_D]

Hi!! I am so glad i read this. I have acne on my face, not too bad but enough to ANNOY me! I also have black heads and its not a good combination if your studying to be a beautician! I will try vitamin D and tell you if it worked!!

[Channie_D]

Hi again everyone! I went to the chemist yesterday with my mum and we had a look at some vitamin D tablets and they are all so BIG! do you get them in smaller forms?? Thanks.

[gunsgobangbang]

I'm going to try this. I have had acne for the last 4 years and I am now 22. I never really had it in highschool but it started to breakout really bad in college and has been getting worse since. I dont have a very good diet with all the classes and work I have to do. Plus, my stress levels have been at an all time high lately and my acne is at its worse it has ever been. I wash my face with soap and water every night and morning and have used every acne product known to man with no avail. My face is disgusting and I have to wear a ton of makeup to try and cover it. I am buying vitamin D tonight and hoping for the best. Thanks for the advice.

[jamied620]

How's the Acne coming along Patrick, any luck?

I think I know the solution to your puzzle that you have been looking for. Let me know if you still read this.

[parisa181]

hello everyone
my name is Parisa, I am a resident ofdermatology, I was reading your blog about vitamin D and thedosage that you suggest and adding that to vitamin A,
I must say you are right lack of vitamin D (specially in the winter) can cause skin problems or worsen them, like acne, but here is the thing you can not take vitamin D for long time (in tablet form) I saw in the dermatology hospital the professor just perscribe it for 1 month and one month break,
and vitamin A should not be mixed with vitamin D
if you are intrested to get th ebenefits of vitamin A too (since vitamin A is considered of one of the most dangerouse vitamins , cause the side effects are more than the other vitamins) you can take D tablets and A in topical form, and the good news now days there is a cream A+D.

p.s: if you see the progressive stage is stoped and the acnes are in regressive stage I think it is better not to over use the D to prevent the resistance and is better to countinue with E to keep the skin in the stabilization :)

wish you luck :)

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi everyone.

After another 2 years I have more experience as to what works and what doesn't.  The vitamin D is only a very small piece of the puzzle.  Also if vitamin A is taken it should be take as beta carotene and not the preformed vitamin A.  

Some people are more predisposed to acne over others despite environmental factors factors because of the way their skin is.  Ultimately acne occurs because of 3 factors that occur in the skin.

1. Increases skin cell proliferation. (more skin cells made than usual)
2. Increased production of sebum by the sebaceous glands.
3. Presence of bacteria P.acnes on the skin.

1. Increased skin cell proliferation.  This can be a major factor in acne because with an increase in proliferation of skin cells there also needs to be an increase in shedding of the excess skin cells but this may not always occur properly in more acne prone people.  In addition to that, excess dead skin cells can block pores making acne causing bacteria to become trapped in the pore.  This will also plug the sebum, and eventually you get an immune response which causes the acne inflammation.

What can be done is actually a change of diet in acne prone individuals.  By reducing overall carb consumption you can slow the proliferation of skin cells.  Pop, chips, high carb diets, and just in general any sugars or refined carbs will increase skin cell proliferation.  Add to that a lack of nutrients in the diet and you have acne prone skin in acne prone individuals.

2. Increased sebum production.  The sebum is a prime food soure for acne causing bacteria, just as dead skin cells are.  By reducing the amount of sebum you will also help your acne.  Some people might have larger or more active sebaceous glands.

What can be done,  hormones are what play a role in stimulating the sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum.  

The main hormone that stimulates the sebaeous glands are androgens, and this is why men are more likely than women to have severe acne, acne on the back, etc.  And it is also why women are more prone to having acne at certain times of the month from their menstrual cycle.

What can be done... Excessive masturbation in men can cause breakouts because upon ejaculation there is a huge catalysis of testosterone into dihydrotestostrond which occurs in the prostate.  It turns out that DHT is the most potent androgen of all.  In addition to that, more testosterone has to be produced to replenish what has been lost.

Stress hormones can also cause increases in sebum production.  This is why excessive caffeine, alcohol, smoking, energy drinks can cause acne to get worse.  Also huge spikes in blood sugar cause surges in insulin levels and then there is a drop followed by a spike in cortisol, do this is another reason why diet plays a role in acne.

3. The acne causing bacteria that is on our skin.

This is what will cause our immune system to react.  

Wash the skin with mild soap to dissolve away most of the bacteria.
You can also use blue light therapy which will cause singlet oxygen radical formation inside the acne causing bacteria to kill it.  New at home treatments are now available such as the tanda zap.  This blue light therapy is especially effective because it can kill acne bacteria that are trapped in pores while washing will not clear away these bacteria.

So this really is what acne is all about.  Diet is huge and probably alone can treat acne.  It had been doubted before that diet had anything to do with acne because doctors would say well why doesn't this person who eats pizza and chips have no acne while this person does?  Truth is some people just aren't prone to developing acne while some people are very prone to it.  

[aphrodite15]

I had a question you probably already answered this but how soon did you see results... and you said you took it twice a day?

[romoren]

This seems very interesting...i think i will try it and see how it works...i hope it does so i can share this everyone i know suffering from acne :)

[1st_lil_one]

So is it ok for a pregnant woman to take this vit D and how much daily???

[tsfb]

Just look at this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onSPZ0aBUKM
This explains why vitamin D is so important hormone. It also says that its function is not related only to calcium. I certainly think that  vitamin D plays a role in the cases of acne. This may be the missing piece of the puzzle. it's not yet proven, but it is worth to consider. And if indeed vitamin D plays a role in the treatment of acne, just do not expect pharmaceutical companies to tell that to you. They don't want to lose billions! Remember, they see acne as a business and have no interest to tell us the truth. But that's another topic.

[tsfb]

Note that vitamin D affects the DNA in cells. It is explained that vitamin D affects cell proliferation. Furthermore note where the receptors of Vit. D are found in the body - muscles, pancreas,central nervous system, lungs, reproductive organs and SKIN. I wonder could be the absence of vitamin D, the reason for the keratinization disorders, which leads to clogging of the pores. For me personally it sounds logical.

[tsfb]

Hi, it's me again. I just want to share my vitamin d test results.  Optimal levels are between 50-70ng/ml. And guess what, my result is ONLY 5ng/ml. 110% this deficiency has something to do with my acne!!!!!! I'm starting supplements!

[mark42]

did you take the other supplements in a multivitamin. At first i think it helped me but now its not really helping anymore

[Annabean]

Hi I didn't read all of the comments,but I do think there is something to this vitamin D thing.Both my daughter and I suffered from acne (she's 14,I'm 35)
Then she got labs done saying her Vit D was extremely low,so she has been supplementing the last few months with 1000iu a day.
Her acne started getting SO MUCH BETTER...and she was not doing anything else because she is extremely lazy.All her redness was gone,and big cysts cleared up...her skin is smoother.

So I figured if she is deficient in vit D,then I DEFINITELY am because I almost never go outside during the day (I'm a night person).
I started taking it about a month ago.My skin is already clear because I'm on Spironolactone,but I'm hoping I can off the med and just take the vit D.

I stopped taking my spiro two days ago,so I will update on how I'm doing with the Vit D,but so far my face has not resorted back to it's super greasy self yet!!

[paintballer_52]

THanks Yall im 22 male and still have moderate acne, Im going to try this whole vitamin D regime.

My problem is acne scars, I always seem to get them and it takes months before they fade, if they do. Will vitamin D work for scars as well?

[foreheadacne23]

Hello!

As far as I know vitamin D is good for skin maintainance and working but not for skin renewal. For Acne scar removal you will need to "shave off" your old skin cells of the epidermis and allow new cells to form. This can be achieved through chemical (alphya hydroxy acids) and physical (exfoliation) peelings, for example.

You can have more information of this here: www.foreheadacnesolution.com

Hope this helps!

[paintballer_52]

It does help thank you, is that hydroxy acid an over the counter thing or is that like a chemical peel ingredient?

Also I bought that new clerasonic brush for my face wash. I use the visibly even face wash followed by the visibly even lotion, and bio oil after that.

The thing is I have annoying red marks around my cheek, jawline, and by the side of my eyes. They aren't bumpy so I am assuming they are scars but they just won't go away.

After reading this topic I just bought a Calcium + Vitamin D supplement and hopefully that works. Nothing has worked for me :( I'm the only one in my family with bad skin and I hate it, very self concious.....

[Scheym]

Just read this whole thread through, and im definitely going to give this a shot! It makes so much sense i dont know  why its not all over the internet! I have looked for so many different treatments for acne, and have even considered accutane! But thank god i do my research! Thank you so much for posting this!! I will posting on here later with some updates of how it goes..... But i think i will keep the milk in my diet, as i dont think i can live without it :P lol

Thanks!

[Harri123]

Thank you so much for posting this. I am vegan and recently started looking into what vitamins I should be taking, and realised vitamin d3 was very lacking in my diet. I found your site while researching and started taking 5,000 IU vegan vitamin D3 (vitashine) 2 weeks ago. I have not had any new spots since and my blackheads are much smaller and disappearing. I'm also much less oily.
Thanks so much

[clear2clear]

I suffered badly from acne for years.  Someone told me about the birth control pill Dianette I took it and it worked in 3 weeks.  I took it for one year about 5 years ago and my acne has never come back.  Every single person I have told about it is astonished at how quickly and well it works.  I am cured forever.  Sorry its only for females though!

[trasula]

Wonderful News!! I'm about to try it having suffered acne for such a long time. When I was pregnant my vitamin D was very low and the doctor recommend that I increase my vitamin D. I had no acne while pregnant. I will now continue to use vitamin D as a daily ritual and see if there's a change. Thankyou again

[lama44]

thank you so much for this information... but does it really work for every type of acn? i went to google to see a good dermatologist but i think i lost hope with them lol. they either give somethin that doesnt work or cause more acne -_- . i dont have severe acne but it still bothers me because i really want a clearrr skin,, i have pimples on my face and open pores on my cheecks . not large open pores but still .. do u think vit D would cure open pores too???? and i currently take vit B , do u think it will interfere if i used both at the same tym??

[RichMc]

Thanks for this i have very bad acne on my back and a little on my chest and sholders. I would just like to ask how an where do you get your vit D,zink ect ??? Really looking for help please.

[mrssandefur]

Totally makes sense why us pregos who don't take prenatals get acne! I get it so bad and cannot take.my prenatal vitamins cause they make me.sick.no.matter what kind I try! I am gonna buy some Vitamin D and orange juice and.chill in.the sun and see if I can clear the crap up! Thank you :)

[annugupta]

HELLO,
I M 18 YEAR OLD GIRL AND MY COLOR IS FAIR I HAVE A LOT OF ACNE ON MY FACE,SHOULDER,ARM AND BACK SINCE 5 YEARS I TAKE TREATMENT FROM MY NEARLY DR. BUT THERE IS NO DECREMENT ON IT .
I M NOW SO WORRY ABOUT THAT BECAUSE I CANT WEAR SLIP  LESS TOPS PLEASE HELP ME AND GIVE ME SOME TREATMENT FOR IT
ON MY EMAIL ID ---annufairy.***@**** PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME I M NEED YOUR HELP ...........

[Boss1989]

Hi there, i am glad actually some thing is working for someone. I am a 23 yearold MAle and have had acne for a very very long time. I used Proactive, Murad, MAxi Foam and all that did not work. Then went to Dermo, and had 3 different antibiotics and still did not help, the only option he offered was to sign a paper and start to drink Accutane. After i learned what it an do to your body, NO WAY IN HELL.... I tried different natural things like tea tree oil and alovera and so much more but it just doesnt FREAKN go AWAY. I might try Vitamin D, i have honestly nothing to lose so yeah, it ***** though i havent found a cure yet :(...

[collegegradio]

Well im 21, and had acne since 14 yrs old, i mean its goin away cause im getting older, but i will try this vitamin d 1000 iu/day, and let you know. I have it on my shoulders, uppper back, some on chest, im sick of it, but like i said will let all of you know how it goes.

[paulspnao]

I am glad to know about acne cure because I am suffered this problem and searching for this type of knowledge.

[ReubDot]

I've been a milk drinker for years (66) all my life, I've always had acne on my back, and on my face when I was in my teens.  Now at age 66 I am getting them on my nose, (comes & goes), seems like when it looks like there gone they are back again. This year when I stopped eating peanuts, potato chips, and drinking milk, it seemed to get better, but then here they come back.  Your article about Vitamin D got my attention when I ran a search about acne on the nose.  But when I did stop with the foods above, the scaly rash near my mouth went away, but redness still persists, acne still there with stopping three of my favorite foods.  Sometimes I think I got bad kidneys or liver, and I do take a multi vitamin along with biotin.  My wife cooks all good foods with a variety of vegetables, no added salt or sugar, just spices.  We don't eat out, or eat junk foods.  Our snack are like dried figs & prunes, and homemade cookies or cake.  I stopped drinking processed drinks, and now drink soy milk & well water all the time. (no sodas) I don't see how I can makes my diet any better, but today I will start with Puritan's Pride Vitamin A & D, (2) 400 IU a day.

[madrid1pl]

Hey just stumbled on ur thread reading this gives me so much hope I have been suffering from severe acne since three years already I took doxycycline it went away a bit but I never felt like myself the chemicals defiantly had an effect on me and this seems like the perfect solution it is natural and it won't hurt to try it I've been also reading about cayenne peppers but I might just try and stick to vitamin d for a while to see if it will work for me thanks again for sharing this if you have anymore advice I'd be happy to hear it thanks again

[samiam248]

i am so going to try all of this i am 25 and i have acne since i was also 14 i drink lots of water and eat healthy but my skin has always been extreamly oily but i did notice in summer i have less acne .i have tryed so mant diff meds and nothing ever wrs so now like my mother say drink ur vitaminso u can have healthy skin and hair lol

[robertjack780]

Hi Thanks for the info..

[Kingbp]

Vitamin d2 or d3??? I know I'm a little late heh

[Kingbp]

D2 or d3

[shanny142]

Hi, i will definatley try that ...
Can we take two Vitamin d's a day to speed up the process ?

[ridofit]

sufferring acne for a years now..im 26 and still lots of acne with pus in my face..i cant barely go out to buy stuff or take some walk..and it really pissed me.ive tried lots of products and went to a derma.but nothing works..
im so worried..my self esteem are getting lower and lower..
the above info helps me a lot.gives me idea how to rid my ugly acne!..

i will difenitely try this vitamin D. thanks a lot!.and we'll see the results..ill keep posting..
viva!

[nish84]

Hey Sister I saw your problem and think to help you from my experiences.Im a 26 years boy.I have had lot of pimples since 14.i got too many products for removing those and those were only money wasters. but finally i got some good products and tips to prevent from those Ugly ACNE
try these things

* wash your face using CLEAN AND CLEAR face wash
* apply "MORRISON'S LACTO CALAMINE LOTION" in night time or day time and wash your face  using clean and clear facial wash.
* stay away from dandruff. use anti dandruff shampoo
* stay away from more oily foods
* drink more fresh water
* eat fresh fruits, vegetables
*mix 2 tea spoon of sandalwood powder with 2 tean spoon of water, apply and leave it about 10 minutes.when it dry.wash your face.
* if you like,you can use "EUDYNA" cream for acne.but make sure when you apply this cream, apply bit on your pimple only.because it will irritate your skin if you apply it on skin except pimple.this cream is helps to make dry your pimple.remember this is a strong cream.
*get enough sleep which about 8 hours per day.
*get wash once a day if you can. because stay clean is a important thing for skin effects.
*don't touch your face anyways.
* on doctor's recommend you can use tetracycline capsules for pimples.this is one of  a most using capsule for acne.


try these simple steps. you can get a clear,pimple free skin.hope this will help to you. GOOD LUCK !!!

[ridofit]

i hope morrisons lacto calamine lotion and eudyna  are available in the philippines...thanks for the help.tried tetracycline and all other products.but.nah ah!.still got a lot of acne.. .

[robertz765]

Commendable job there Patrick! its nice to hear you tackled with the situation very intelligently. I too had similar problem when I turned 18. since then i was very much worried about this problem. i want to share my 'acne treatment' with all of you. i used to wash my face as often as i possible could. it helped me get rid of oil n dirt and thus prevenitng any acne to appear. but some doctors do say that this thing takes its time to heal. One has to wait...

[gezel]

Hi, I have just read this particular note of yours, dradonfly, (maybe it is Dragonfly?). I have never suffered from severe or even moderate acne, could get one there or here, usually before my time of the month, but a few years ago I was on BC Yasmin after my 1st was born, I stayed on the BC pills for 5 years almost without breaks and when I went off it to go for my second I ended up with acne, it has caused a lot of drama, with my skin and moral being thrown in turmoil. I got pregnant and delivered a healthy baby boy, my second angel, and my skin cleared up during my pregnancy and it is mainly fine now as well. However I suspect that the BC has affected my hormons big time and it changed the way my skin behaves in general, as it is more oily than it was before I ever did take the pills, and though i have managed to recoved the damage I had after acne with the help of dermastamping (it is a great means to restore the color and reduce scarring), and now started the IPL sessions, I would still like to take control over the oil production that gets worse in the heat and humidity of Dubai summer.
I would like you to advise, if you would please, on how the cheekweed or red clover and vitamin D along with other supplements would help with hormonal acne. I only get max 3-4 pimples at a time, but the problem is by the time the old ones are healed I get 2-3 new ones. I have completed the breasfeeding as well, so my hormons are quite well balanced, but i suspect there is a last element missing, because my body skin is perfect, now that I have excluded carbs, even fruit from my diet, my skin on face is clear as well, but I still get a few bits that don't look attractive and mainly in my chin/jaw line area and those are areas reffered to hormons. So, dear Dragonfly, if you have an answer to this, please let me know. For understanding, I take probiotics, Krill oil with Evening Primorose oil for women and Multivitamins of Dr. Mercola, Group of B vitamins, celenium, Vitamin E and Herbal complex for females - all intended to help with Hormons. I also use natural progesterone cream, so I suspect I only need some last bit. I shall be starting the Vitamin D, and will restart the Zinc/Magnezium supplements which I stopped when i got pregnant. My diet is very healthy, less carbs, mainly in a few fruit I take now after being completely carb free for 3 weeks, gluten free, mainly diary free, I consume proteins and lots of vegetables, drink plenty of water and herbal teas, maintain a good skin regimen and use proper mosturizers (organic and oil free now) and keep my towels and bed sheets clean. I know the heat and humidity is at guilt but even then I would like to reduce the oiliness of the skin which in its turn will reduce the inflamation (inflammation) from the climatic conditions. Looking forward to hearing from you. thank you, Gezel

[robertz765]

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[valentine118]

Hello, thank-you for the info, I'm going to try this ASAP.  I also have suffered relentless acne now since I was 13 years old and i'm not 44 years.  I have also tried EVERYTHING under the sun and nothing works 100%. My dad was an acne sufferer for years and apparently that gives you a 10% higher chance of developing the problem yourself.  The summers are the WORST for me with the heat and humidity, it drives me NUTS.  I do eat a fairly healthy diet as far as society goes these days.  I do all my own cooking, low-fat, very little fast food at all.  Drink tons of water, exercise with my dog and shower regularily but NOTHING works. For the past 3 years now I  have been menopausal so guess what, YUP, more freaking acne. My doctor has prescribed acne medication but I won't use anything that isn't NATURAL.  I find that now in my 40s its really just blackheads that are the problem.  I'm going to head to my health food store this week and take your advice, please Pray for me as I'm so fed-up with breakouts.  Thanks, Carol.

[Wynniee]

To diamonista. I'm 16, tan skin (I'm Burmese... asian) and live in Canada. I have the same typical problem as most: I break out so bad during the winter on my face AND back and was always tired but when the summer comes around I clear up almost COMPLETELY and was full of energy. It's amazing. So without doing any research I put two and two together to come to a conclusion that Vit D is probably what's helping my acne. I recently bought 1000 ui Vitamin D pills and can't want to really integrate them into my daily life and see the results. :D I'll try to get back to this in a month or two if I can. :D
Recap: 16 yrs old, medium/tan skin, live in Cda.

[kshwethagupta]

This is very useful information to all given by you.

[lynnef]

Hi, Ive found this extremely helpful and have just ordered some vitamin D to give it a go after seeing your post. I have suffered from acne for a long time and recently it has got worse and at my age (30 by the way) enough is enough!  Got Tetralysal from the docs for the actual breakouts and Differin cream for my terribly oily skin (neither seem to be working) another trip to the docs leaving with the vow to give the tablets more time to work and more Differin cream!!...... So after a wasted journey and another useless cream I found myself trawling the internet for anything which may help.  So these i will defo give a go.  Thanks

[MDGreaves]

Show us a before and after pic plz.

[PinPinPatrick]

Sorry, I don't have before and after pictures.  I have kept with this diet, and it seems whenever I slip with my diet in anyway my acne comes back.  So I just prefer to keep to it as much as possible.  

[PinPinPatrick]

I just wanted to recap with everyone.  I was on a long quest to resolve my acne, and even though my first post says it's vitamin D deficiency, this is actually just a small piece of the puzzle.  If the body is deficient in vitamin D there is usually more inflammation, and the body may (in theory) produce more sebum to compensate.

Recap post of the reason we get acne.  The reason is mainly genetic, however it's also a blessing because it's telling us there is something wrong inside and that we can take charge of it!  A healthy outside starts with a healthy inside.

I started this thread like a few years ago and I'm surprised how much attention it's got over time.  

I'm going to repost some of my earlier posts just so people can see what counts.  Also there have been lots of other people who have put their input, and thank you all for your contributions!  Our knowledge all together is much better than anyones knowledge alone.  

[PinPinPatrick]

Hi everyone.

After another 2 years I have more experience as to what works and what doesn't.  The vitamin D is only a very small piece of the puzzle.  Also if vitamin A is taken it should be take as beta carotene and not the preformed vitamin A.  

Some people are more predisposed to acne over others despite environmental factors factors because of the way their skin is.  Ultimately acne occurs because of 3 factors that occur in the skin.

1. Increases skin cell proliferation. (more skin cells made than usual)
2. Increased production of sebum by the sebaceous glands.
3. Presence of bacteria P.acnes on the skin.

1. Increased skin cell proliferation.  This can be a major factor in acne because with an increase in proliferation of skin cells there also needs to be an increase in shedding of the excess skin cells but this may not always occur properly in more acne prone people.  In addition to that, excess dead skin cells can block pores making acne causing bacteria to become trapped in the pore.  This will also plug the sebum, and eventually you get an immune response which causes the acne inflammation.

What can be done is actually a change of diet in acne prone individuals.  By reducing overall carb consumption you can slow the proliferation of skin cells.  Pop, chips, high carb diets, and just in general any sugars or refined carbs will increase skin cell proliferation.  Add to that a lack of nutrients in the diet and you have acne prone skin in acne prone individuals.

2. Increased sebum production.  The sebum is a prime food soure for acne causing bacteria, just as dead skin cells are.  By reducing the amount of sebum you will also help your acne.  Some people might have larger or more active sebaceous glands.

What can be done,  hormones are what play a role in stimulating the sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum.  

The main hormone that stimulates the sebaeous glands are androgens, and this is why men are more likely than women to have severe acne, acne on the back, etc.  And it is also why women are more prone to having acne at certain times of the month from their menstrual cycle.

What can be done... Excessive masturbation in men can cause breakouts because upon ejaculation there is a huge catalysis of testosterone into dihydrotestostrond which occurs in the prostate.  It turns out that DHT is the most potent androgen of all.  In addition to that, more testosterone has to be produced to replenish what has been lost.

Stress hormones can also cause increases in sebum production.  This is why excessive caffeine, alcohol, smoking, energy drinks can cause acne to get worse.  Also huge spikes in blood sugar cause surges in insulin levels and then there is a drop followed by a spike in cortisol, do this is another reason why diet plays a role in acne.

3. The acne causing bacteria that is on our skin.

This is what will cause our immune system to react.  

Wash the skin with mild soap to dissolve away most of the bacteria.
You can also use blue light therapy which will cause singlet oxygen radical formation inside the acne causing bacteria to kill it.  New at home treatments are now available such as the tanda zap.  This blue light therapy is especially effective because it can kill acne bacteria that are trapped in pores while washing will not clear away these bacteria.

So this really is what acne is all about.  Diet is huge and probably alone can treat acne.  It had been doubted before that diet had anything to do with acne because doctors would say well why doesn't this person who eats pizza and chips have no acne while this person does?  Truth is some people just aren't prone to developing acne while some people are very prone to it.

[PinPinPatrick]

Do's

- Get your 8 hours sleep daily, sleep consistently at the same bed time, don't nap to get a better sleep.  This is essential to help your acne...

reason being, if you don't nap and sleep consistently at the same time each night.  You should be in a deep state of sleep.  What will happen is your circadian rhythm or body clock will be very in sync, and the function of your liver at this designated time will be to detoxify or remove excess hormones in your blood stream.

-8 glasses of water daily.  This will keep your skin hydrated, your sebaceous glands won't need to make as much sebum just because of that.  In addition it will help flush out toxins in your body.  

-Supplements.  The supplement list includes

Vitamin E... for healthy skin, and good healing of the skin.

Garlic Oil... To kill some bad bacteria in your colon, also may have an effect on unhealthy bacteria in your pores.  Also helps your skin.

Vitamin D... Need to supplement this.  If this vitamin is deficient it may cause your skin to make more sebum since the pre-vitamin D is in the skin.  Now i read that this pre-vitamin is made in the sebaceous glands, but I also read that it's not... from a message board.  But I think it wouldn't hurt to take your 400 IU of vitamin D a day.

-omega 3/6/9 and or omega 3.  Omega 3 especially since it is used to make anti-inflammatory prostaglandins by the body.  Omega 6 on the other hand makes inflammatory prostaglandins in the body.  So excessive omega 6 in your diet alone may attribute to an excessive inflammation response to bacteria... hence your will have 'redder' acne.  There is a healthy Omega 6 fatty acid not used for inflammation GLA... Gamma linoleic acid.  You can get this in your omega 3/6/9  borage/evening primrose/fish oil.

-Zinc... hormone stablization, immune system booster, has an effect on decreasing sebaceous gland activity.  A key supplement to help your acne.

-Cal/Mag... Calcium magnesium... I will tell you later that you should take dairy out of your diet... because of that you should supplement the calcium.  Also magnesium is important as a co-factor for vitamin D synthesis in the body... and helps stabilize hormones.

-Probiotic supplement... Critical in that it functions to increase the healthy bacteria in your small intestine.  These healthy bacteria will compete with candida and help phase out candida growth.  Candida growth causes an accumulation of toxin buildup alone which may cause acne... since your liver is working overtime... to clear up candida toxins produced, and to remove hormones, and it's many many other functions.  Just gives it another thing to do.  In addition to that, if you have a healthy supply of beneficial bacteria... these bacterias will make your B-vitamins! Yes, they will supply you with most of the B-vitamins you need for your body.  They also aid in digestion...

So these supplements should be taken daily to help with your acne.

now for daily foods you should include in your diet.

-Lemon... The key is that the first thing you should do in the morning, is wake up... and squeeze about 1/4 upto 1/2 of a lemon into a glass, and mix with warm water.  Drink this first thing in the morning before you eat anything.

This functions to help clean out part of the intestine, get your daily vitamin C, and also helps cleanse the liver of it's overnight activities of cleaning.  Very important... it's also got Limonene in it which is absorbed by the body... and functions as a natural cleaner for inside of the body.

-Carrots... eat 2 carrots daily.  This will provide you with natural vitamin A.  This will improve the skins ability to shed off dead skin cells, and give your skin a natural 'glow'.  It makes the skin look really good... better than a tan I would say for sure.  

-Green Tea... have 2 cups a day.  If you feel tired in the morning drink a caffeinated cup...(BUT ONLY 1!)... if you don't feel tired drink a decaffeinated cup.  Drink a decaffeinated cup in the evening.  Very healthy and beneficial to your acne.  Loaded with antioxidants... You can't forget the importance of anti-oxidants... they will protect every cell in your body... including your liver (needed to detox of course).

-Exercise... yes try and exercise regularly.  This will help circulate nutrients better to your skin, and eliminate toxins quicker.  It will also help you sleep better at night.

- Try using lemon juice to wash your face... it's acidic, and the acidity can kill acne causing bacteria.  Also this will help slough off excess dead skin, and help dissolve away excess sebum.  The lemon cleanse works really well!  Better than un-natural cleansers that we usually buy in stores.

DON"TS

- Drink coffee... too much caffeine... will spike your cortisol levels... in turns spikes your androgens, in turn causes you to break out.
- Drink alcohol... damages the liver, causes a cortisol spike... BOTH while you drink, AND when you are done drinking.  Dehydrates you.  And of course most importantly as a mentioned... damages the liver! You need a healthy liver to properly detoxify those extra hormones at night.
-Smoke... I used to smoke... and everytime you get a craving... you get a cortisol spike.  Yes and it's true.  You also get stressed out easier. That feeling of stress is usually a spike in the hormone cortisol... so try and limit the amount of stress in your life as well.
-Dairy products... Loaded in hormones, some people report that taking dairy out of their diet alone is enough to solve their acne problem.  Dairy needs to be taken out.  Cheese... The only possible exception I can say here if you love your dairy...is organic probiotic yogurt.  This has the beneficial bacteria in it... and is organic, so no crap gave to them cows.
-Also soy milk isn't good for you and your skin. (if you want a milk alternative use rice milk... but limit the amount you use because of the amount of sugar in it)
- Diet soft drinks, soft drinks... pop...
- High sugar foods... refined carbohydrates... even things like potatoes....
Causes an insulin spike people!!! This will also cause hormone imbalance to other hormones... and before you know it you break out.

should have clear skin.  It's true.  how many people do you know actually live like that?

[PinPinPatrick]

With my experience... the DON'Ts are almost more important than the DO's when it comes to treating your own acne naturally through diet.  

Don't:
Milk: This is huge, just don't have any dairy if you have acne.  It's proven now from multiple studies, also milk and dairy products have been proven to do more harm to anyone's health than good.  It's loaded with hormones.
Coffee/Energy Drinks:  If you're acne prone, you have to cut out the coffee or the energy drinks.  Excessive caffeine does cause a spike in cortisol and this will affect your acne by stimulating the sebaceous glands.  Drink Green Tea which is actually beneficial to acne, and has far less caffeine.  
Alcohol: 2 things with alcohol, there is yeast in it which isn't good for acne because an overabundance of yeast in the intestinal tracts is overloading on the liver.  It dehydrates the cells, so your sebaceous glands kick into gear just because of that, and it also causes hormone imbalances and cortisol release.  Alcohol has to be avoided for acne.
Smoking: Nicotine cravings themselves can actually cause stress in the body, a release of cortisol, and thus make your acne worse.  

I just wanted to really recap the DON'tS, because even if you are supplementing, exercising, using skin cleansers, etc, you can still break out if you don't follow these don'ts.   (of course depending on the severity of your acne)

[PinPinPatrick]

Another thing not mentioned on this list or anywhere in this forum is fiber intake.  

Also, don't forget people, I'm consistent with my supplements too!  Zinc, omega 3 ( i get over a gram of DHA & EPA a day), vitamin D, 2 carrots a day, a multi-vitamin, vitamin E, i also take Greens + and  a detox supplement.  

I have also been consistent lately with my fiber and i believe it helps flush out and clear out the intestinal tract and helps to eliminate wastes more efficiently.  

Acne can actually be a blessing.  Well for me I am actually looking it as a blessing because it seems to keep me and my health on really good tracts, it's kind of a built in reminder to tell me don't drink that beer!  Or don't drink coffee!  Or stay away from energy drinks!  I know I enjoy the bad habits just as much as anyone else does but I would rather have clear skin plain and simple!  

Lots of people don't have that built in feedback system in their bodies to keep them away from these unhealthy behaviours.  

If you are able to successfully follow these guidelines; not only will your skin be thanking you, but every single cell in your body will be thanking you too!

[Javajunky88]

This is super interesting! I just stumbled across this post. I realize now it's been 2 years but I'm super curious to see how the vitamin d accompanied with vitamin A helped. I'm currently on prescription medication for acne but would really like to do something natural. I've been adjusting my diet and want to incorporate vitamins that would help. If you have feedback that'd be awesome! Thanks:)

[Javajunky88]

This is super interesting! I just stumbled across this post. I realize now it's been 2 years but I'm super curious to see how the vitamin d accompanied with vitamin A helped. I'm currently on prescription medication for acne but would really like to do something natural. I've been adjusting my diet and want to incorporate vitamins that would help. If you have feedback that'd be awesome! Thanks:)

[santhoshresiindia]

hi, Your analysis is great.. thanks for your information..

I'm 21yr old. having acne from 13 yr old..  

I have scares left behind and acne not stopping yet and getting to continuously. Scares makes my face looks like old. Do help me in getting rid it....

Thanks in advance

[kcelsi]

What about organic milk?  It's not supposed to have any hormones in it so would that be okay for acne?

[RobaRoba]

Thnx for the encouragement wish to know your current regime...i too had acne but it faded away but jus left post inflammatory hyperpigmentation...thnx again for really having the heart to tell everyone how you cured your acne because trust me people outside here are reall y suffering from self esteem issues caused by acne and i can bear witness to that..the only remaining thing is my skin returning to its normal state and my skin tone evening out but acne is gone without using suppliments al try vit d thnx.

[ridofit]

its gone!!! yehey!..well,ive tried vitamin D,but it ddnt worked for me,maybe we all have different types of skin,. tried also multivitamins,like conzace and boom! got my kidney infection after 4days! since i ddnt have any problem for a decade! guys! please dont maintain medicine! especially multivitamins..for ur safety check reviews,or whatever.
anyway,about my acne,i just cured it by using papaya facial cleanser,any facial cleanser u want,i added 2capsules of enat 400iu,dalacin c 300mg. it really work guys.it flattens the acne.i just want u to give a try..i use 3times a day.coz i really have a severe acne problem! and please..
please dont ever use some acid astringent or anykind of acid.to burn ur acne! coz..itll worsen it!
tried everything before to cure my acne! i mean everythng! and some of it was really gross..hehehe.

[AGreenhill]

I think you're onto something. I've made two changes recently, Vit D supplements (4000 IU in the AM) and going mostly gluten free. Within a couple weeks I noticed my blackheads clear up (which I've long given up on and learned to deal with, as I'm almost 30 and no treatments or scrubbing seemed to change them).

It must be the Vit D or gluten free... not 100% sure which has done it (or maybe it's both). It's been a nice accidental side effect to these recent diet changes.

[ma786]

I was diagnosed as vitamin d deficient with level at 18ng.  I've been on prescription vitamin d 50,000 iu's a week for a couple of weeks and before that vitamin d3 4,000 iu a day for a week.  I can say that the acne I had on my back has decreased by about 80%.  I tried everything to get rid of it and I had given up on treating it at all.  This was a very pleasant surprise.  It's not all gone, but it has gotten MUCH better. Just thought I'd share :)

[bridg2012]

Thanks for your post. I also suffer from acne. I have been using murad products wich has help but not cured it. I take a vitiamin for hair skin and nails. I have cut cows milk out of my diet. I drink almond breeze wich is
really good and has alot of vitamin D and calcuim in it I also eat coconut yogurt in my shake every morning I see some improvment I'm going to try the chickweed that someone else posted cant hurt. This page has alot of great information. I have been doing alot of research on my own  and agree totally with your approach . I have been very disapointed with dermatolagists its amazing how LITTLE they know about acne  All they want to do is proscribe medication that either doesnt help or causes other issues .  

[cl1torical]

gross

[samiiiii]

Hey just wanna knw how did u used VD ...did u used some sort of capsules or what n if u did can u tell me the name
btw thnxx for the info above

[Linh94]

Hi! Your advice is phenomenal really ! Just wanna ask does it matter if I take the VIt D in the form of multivitamin. I means as long as you take all the supplement in the correct amount, it should be fine right. I find most of the things you mention in this multivitamin and I just bought it. I realize the things however contain Vit D 400 IU and VIt A 2000 IU per tablet. Will that be alright since u mention we should not take the two together . Thanks so much!

[lucygrove4]

Hi yes this makes sense. I have cured my acne completely with a natural, holistic treatment plan. (no medications)
see:
http://enetmd.co/content/acne
and follow links

[klsb22]

Hello, wow I love all this feed back, I suffered with acne since I was 14 pretty much when I hit puberty, im 26 now. my mother had brought me to doctor to see what she could do for me of course mine was a severe form at the top of the ladder she said, so she suggested accutane i took two trials and it worked great.. but i noticed i became very moody and mean, so i stopped especially when i heard of all the complications people can get, SCARY stuff! Anyway I was acne free up until last year I had a baby in 2011 after I had her my acne came back ten times worse... I do not like my face anymore it hurts it's red it's just gross! So anyway I've been wanting to cure my acne myself I feel doctors only prescribe pills all the time and quiet frankly I'm tired of doctors making me take antibiotics I want to do it the natural way because God knows I lack alot of nutrients lol but this page is so informative and it makes sense I'm a nursing student, so I do have an understanding from a medical point. I have a question I do take a multivitamin and fish oils, iam going to purchase vitamind  n cal/mg/zinc can I take all pills at same time or no? Please help lol

[bibi851]

I have tried every medication and nothing worked out for me. In the last 7 months I have  dramaticly changed my way of living:stopped smoking, eating less sugar, fat and meat, stopped drinking cow s milk, start doing sports and of course the most important drinking green clay. I have found out this is the best cure for my acne. They have almost dissapeared. I really reccomend clay:drinking and masks and also steam baths 2 times a day. Acne shows that sth is not good in your body and healthy way of living really shows results. I believe that vit.D also helps but many people can cure acne only with holistically aproach. So do not use drugs cause they suppress but not heal and when you stop taking them, acne in many cases come back in few months. We need to heal.

Greeting from Slovenia

[dimitrio]

how do i cure my acne ? Just give the solution. and also how do i fat less my face...i would like to thin ...

[shevaun83]

Hi there,

I have been struggling with acne since I was 11 years old and I am now 29. I have tried everything: antibotics, peels, laser therapy, facials, roaccutane etc. The roaccutane was the only thing that worked but once I came off it my acne slowly came back again. The sun used to also completely clear my acne within a few days but living in grey, rainy Ireland we don't get that much of it. I do not want to try roaccutance again because I honestly believe that there is a reason for my acne and I need to cure it once and for all. I read your post with great interest and as such I am starting to take vitamin D. I also purchased some beta carotene. What I am wondering is can I take the two of them together at the same time in the day or should I take one in the morning and one in the evening? Should I take them together at all or should I wait until there is some improvement with the vitamin D alone and then introduce the beta carotene? Also I am wondering what doses people started on these vitamins? Please let me know, thanks. Siobhan.

[puggy288]

I think I might try this!! I have always suffered with acne, and even after being on roaccutane, i had a relapse, and am so worried about not being able to recieve treatment from the derm clinic when i am re-refered.

It makes sense as whenever you go out in the sun or go on holiday, your skin clears up!

Shall definately be trying this one. :)

[kaminari]

hey patrick i saw ur vitamin d treatment and i m amazed that this nutrient deficiency was the cause of this acn problems .......... i just one question what
did u used for vitamin d did u took capsules or some serup ?????

[juju1630]

Hi, I know this a few years post was old and I don't know if you will even see my response. I was wondering if you use regular vitamin D or D3. I was told I have a D3 deficiency. I found your post when doing a Google search for treating back acne. Thank you for the information. If you have any updates, is love to hear more.

[JackShakur]

Hi! Could u plz tell me how could i avail d VITAMIN D, i mean d brand. Iz it a capsule or tablet? I'd prefer tablet/capsule az intake. Plz reply me.

[lucysen]

so awesome! Thanks!

[linobaka]

Thanks i m gonna try it i have acne on my face but my skin isn t oily ...

[lexmariloya]

What dose the vitiman D bottle look like

[xrs329]

My GYN says it's important especially for women to take Vitamin D, but she didn't mention the skin benefits.  I was going to start taking them this week anyway so I'll see if it helps my hormonal acne.....God I Hope So.

[ush05]

Hi, thanks for this - it's great info!

I'm 30 and for some reason I've broken out with acne on my face for the past few months! I'm just so frustrated with it so I did some research and I'm supplementing my diet with fish oil, vit D, neem tablets (this is supposed to be really good blood purifier and an anti-inflammatory) so fingers crossed it's going to get better..

[Chowdh97]

Omg buddy it ******* makes sense.... I went to Asia and Cuba over the last 2 years and every time I went my acne would just stop or reduce by 80 % I could never under stand and the  winters I literally say it so its bad and I have tried everything ..... I'm gonna try this out let you know how it goes.... Thank you soo much for spreading the word....

[Chowdh97]

Omg buddy it ******* makes sense.... I went to Asia and Cuba over the last 2 years and every time I went my acne would just stop or reduce by 80 % I could never under stand and the  winters I literally say it so its bad and I have tried everything ..... I'm gonna try this out let you know how it goes.... Thank you soo much for spreading the word....

[Merji]

i've got acne and am 25 years old. I've low vitamin d and the doctor prescribe 50.000iu a week. I'm using it now for 2 weeks. I'll let you know how it works out.

[Luving]

I am 39 years old and had acne since I was 20. I never had a problem when I was a teen and still having clear skin on my back. But my face is the problem.  I noticed that everytime I had anything with nuts like peanuts and raisins (my favourite) or chocolate containing nuts that my face would flare up the next day or so. Also I used to suffer from very low energy and somehow heard about Vitamin B and was taking it in high doses. It cured my energy levels but certainly increased the acne on my face. I have been taking a daily dose of Zinc and Vitamin C, along with my monthly spa facials but still see no improvement.

In addition I had a problem with very weak brittle nails and was advised to take Omega 3 suppements. It wrked really well as my nails started getting stronger and growing longer but my acne also increased. When I stopped taking nuts, vitamin B and Omega's I noticed an improvement, but not enirely. I know some of it has to do with my stress levels. I generally eat very healthy with lots of fruit, veg and water but even when I was phycially active it made mild improvement. My only probelm is that I really need the Vitamin B for my energy but I have to consider the effects it has on my acne. As I get these big ones that are painful even before you can see it pooping out from under your skin. For me any fishoil supplements is a n-no.

[Frances_Wilson00]

I  use to have acne problems too, and all i had to do to avoid acne was to stop eating spicy food.. yep as funny as that sounds thats all it took me to get rid of my acne problems, i didnt know spicy food could be the cause of my problem but i started having heartburn problems so i had to stop spicy food and now thanks to that i have an acne free face it is soft and smooth

[Merji]

That's no acne bro. Maybe allergic-induced acne-like-ish.

[ViaPie]

Hi! I'm trying this out, I've taken 1000 IU of vitamin D3 for a few days in a row now.
Just to confirm: you are taking D3, right? Not D2?

My tablets are 1000IU each, but that's only the recommended dose for adults, 18+.
I'm actually 17, I'm not sure what my recommended dose is, I haven't been able to find it anywhere.

[singhabhishek251]

Glad to know that you have been able to cure your acne, which is very difficult and irritating for youths, everyone like to get rid of this as soon as possible but the thing is it goes with age and nothing can stop this permanently. But still there are some remedied to reduce it and control.
You need to use Gel based cream which contains 1% clindamycin in it.

[contessa7007]

I really believe that eating saturated fat plays a big part in acne. This is why eating foods high in saturated fat such as chocolate, milk, cheese and nuts causes acne breakouts. I have spent almost 15 years meticulously trying to solve my acne issues. I wasn't till this year that I figured out that the common link in my acne outbreaks was saturated and cooked fat. So I did and experiment and eliminated as much saturated and cooked fat as possible. I stopped drinking milk and eating cheese, cream cheese, yogurt and sour cream. I made sure that non of the food I ate had any cooked oils. I ate 93% lean beef, chicken ( without the skin) and turkey meat. Sugar was already pretty much eliminated from my diet so I wasn't eating chocolate bars. For my sweetener I used agave. I was also already on gluten free diet previous to my low cooked saturated fat experiment. I did consume oil but it was extra virgin unprocessed oil and I did not cook it. I also ate fish oil with my food (uncooked). My Skin COMPLETLEY cleared up! I may have gotten a tiny zit prior to my period but that was about it. After a few months I started to get concerned about not getting enough calcium from my diet so I started drinking milk again and eating cheese but decided to try adding digestive enzymes that helped with fat metabolism with all my fatty meals( 250mg of lipase). This has been helping me out quite a bit.  I do break out a little now but not nearly as much as I would without them. I wanted to also add that I once experiment with drinking about half a gallon of raw milk a day and my face completely cleared up. I am sure this was because of the high quantity of fat digesting enzymes naturally found in raw milk. When I stopped drinking my raw milk the acne came back. Although I do believe that our bodies are not able to digest cooked saturated fats too well, I also believe that Vitamin D deficiencies as well as low essential mineral levels are part of the equation and probably the cause for our digestive issues. High copper is also large component. I am currently working on a website on the topic of acne to help share what I've learned over the years with others. You can find it at http://www. understandingacne.org.  It's still a work in progress but there are several articles explaining the link between acne and excess copper.

[Winnie79]

Will try!

[jhaz28]

HI.. I HAVE ACNE SINCE MY COLLEGE DAY..IM AROUND 19 THAT TIME.. AND NOW I AM 26 I STILL HAVE ACNE.. I GO TO A LOT OF DERMATOLOGIST. I USED A LOT OF MEDICINE.. NOTHING HAPPEN.. I LOOSE A LOT OF CONFIDENCE  BECAUSE OF MY ACNE.. HOPE SOMEBODY COULD HELP ME.. THANKS IN ADVANCE..

[azide]

Hi there u know how you feel. Try cut out dairy and avoid high in sugar food Take 30-50 mg of Zinc for a month and you will see improvements. Try bio unfiltered Apple cider vinegar 50:50 water mix and let it stay 1-2 min on face while in shower then rinse off.

[Otis1970]

Hey Patrick have the same issue on my back & have put up with it for many years,seems to come & go too well it seems real bad at the moment & during breakfast i thought to myself what if its a vitamin deficiency...hmmm so started doing some google searches & there you were!...Way to go matey off to get me a big bottle of vitamin D's ; )

[dndzmommy]

All my life I've suffered with oily skin. I'm definitely going to start this and be back with results=) Wish me luck!

[msk231]

EVERYBODY with acne problems should STOP working out!! Trust me people. I never had acne after my teenage years and I started breaking out again in my 20s like I was 14 years old again. One day I thought that the only one thing I changed in my lifestyle was going to the gym. Then I stop for a while and with the help of vitamin d my skin is now clear again!!
Search about it on the net. When you work out, you damage your whole body and then it is trying to build again bigger and stronger. But in order to heal, it produces inflammation. Inflammation is one of the main causes of acne.
I am not a doctor. Do your research and find out for yourself. :)

[mohammedkaram]

nice story and thank

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[MikeWilson01]

I am happy to know that finally, you got rid of this common problem, it is a common problem for all young people, which cannot be cured effectively on maximum times, but yes there are many medicines and precaution for this. You need to drink a lot of water in a day and stay away from oily foods.