Has anyone tried to treat their acne with a naturopathic doctor? I am still breastfeeding and plan to try for lo#2 in about a year so seeing a dermatologist is out of the question. I feel like I have tried every OTC cleanser available and even tried eliminating dairy.....nothing seems to be working.
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I haven't, but bumping!
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FWIW, my OB (and Ped) told me not to worry about anything OTC that was applied topically (other than to be sure you wash your hands after application . . . and I did avoid retinoids while pg/BFing). So I just used what I always use for breakouts.
I have also used a Zeno (just heat) to treat larger blemishes.
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I have! I cut dairy and used the oil cleansing method. It seems totally counterintuitive to smear oil on your face, but after the first two weeks, it cleared things up well.
I would share a link for more info, but it's on my personal blog, and I don't think that's allowed. Just google oil cleansing method, or wall me if you need more info! -
@redsmarties: did your naturopath recommend using the oil cleansing method & nixing dairy? I've already tried both of those things and they didn't work for me. Stupid jerk acne.
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Hmm, that was one recommendation from my naturopath. Everything else I used was fertility/PCOS related, and just happened to have the added benefit of clearing up my skin (sugar-free, low carb diet, 100 oz water/day, other supplements).
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I did. I tried everything, over the course of 12 years, including a naturopaths recommendations (several dietary changes). The only thing that helped was the big guns (accutane). Hope your experience is different!
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I did and I spent a lot of money on supplements and a very restrictive diet that made no difference whatsoever. It was a last ditch effort after oil cleansing cleared me up for a month or two but then caused the worst and most stubborn cystic acne of my life (just in time for my wedding, lovely).
I've been using a clay mask now for about 2 years and it's really helped me more than anything else. It's called Lerosett and the website is so gimmicky, but it's really made a difference. That along with a multivitamin and sleeping in a very dark room (to regulate melatonin/estrogen) seems to be keeping mine at bay.
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Going paleo cleared up my awful acne. I cut grains, sugar, and dairy at the same time so I don't really know which did the trick.
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