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How Can You Treat Acne Without Antibiotics?

What works for acne besides antibiotics? How worrisome is benzene in benzoyl peroxide? What about spironoloactone for women or sulfur soap?

Terry Graedon - May 13, 2021

Show 1223: How to Care for Summer-Stressed Skin (Archive)

Terry Graedon - November 30, 2020

How to Use Listerine to Treat Adult Acne

Terry Graedon - June 22, 2020

Diet Makes a Difference for Clear Skin

Terry Graedon - June 1, 2020

Could Dairy-Free Diet Help Clear Your Complexion?

Terry Graedon - November 25, 2019

What Should You Eat to Fight Acne?

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Joe Graedon - January 17, 2019

Do Dermatologists Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics?

Were you ever prescribed antibiotics for a cold? What about acne? Millions of teenagers may have received too many antibiotics. Are there long-term effects?

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Terry Graedon - November 1, 2018

How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Child’s Rash

Aysa, a new app for your tablet or smart phone, can help you determine what is wrong so you'll know whether you need to see the doctor.

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Terry Graedon - June 25, 2018

Is There a Simple Solution to Fight Acne?

Readers find that using a clean washcloth every day helps fight acne. Changing the diet to include more whole foods and less sweets also makes a difference.

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Terry Graedon - January 28, 2018

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Scalp

Some natural products can be useful for treating seborrheic dermatitis, from Listerine to rosemary and coconut oil.

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Terry Graedon - December 11, 2017

How Can You Overcome Testosterone-Induced Acne?

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Joe Graedon - March 6, 2017

The Skyrocketing Price of Tetracycline is Shocking!

The cost of a 50-year-old antibiotic (tetracycline) is outrageously high. How can drug companies justify the price tag? How can you find affordable drugs?

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Terry Graedon - November 7, 2016

How to Eat to Avoid Acne

A diet high in refined carbohydrates and low-fat dairy products seems to make skin problems worse. Try a low-glycemic-load diet to avoid acne.

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Joe Graedon - October 8, 2015

Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium) Solves Rosacea and Acne

Topical magnesium in the form of milk of magnesia or Epsom salts has been surprisingly effective for skin blemishes and acne rosacea.

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Joe Graedon - April 20, 2015

Sulfur Soap Helps Clear Acne Blemishes

Using sulfur soap to wash the face can help to clear the blemishes of acne.

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Terry Graedon - October 8, 2014

Resveratrol Fights Acne Germs

The antioxidant compound resveratrol works synergistically with a standard acne treatment, benzoyl peroxide.

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Terry Graedon - September 15, 2014

Milk of Magnesia Clears Up Acne

Using milk of magnesia (MoM) on skin can help clear away the pimples and inflammation of acne.

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Terry Graedon - January 6, 2014

Overcoming Stubborn Adult Acne by Avoiding Food Allergies

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Joe Graedon - September 27, 2012

Banishing Blemishes with Viruses

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Terry Graedon - April 15, 2012

Pepto-Bismol for Acne

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Terry Graedon - July 11, 2011

Milk of Magnesia Fights Acne

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Terry Graedon - July 4, 2011

Salt Water Cleared Face of Blemishes

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Terry Graedon - March 28, 2011

Milk of Magnesia Clears Acne

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Terry Graedon - October 18, 2010

Search for Acne Remedy

Milk of magnesia works to clear up acne blemishes.

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Joe Graedon - January 7, 2010

MoM Laxative is a Miracle Worker Against Acne

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Terry Graedon - November 5, 2009

Milk of Magnesia Clears Skin

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Joe Graedon - May 17, 2009

Laxative Licks Severe Acne Problem

Laxative (milk of magnesia) works for severe case of acne.

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Joe Graedon - December 8, 2008

Common Laxative Solves Acne Problem

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Joe Graedon - September 3, 2008

Alternatives for Treating Acne

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Joe Graedon - July 15, 2008

Can Milk of Magnesia Make Acne Disappear?

Milk of magnesia helps make acne disappear.

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Joe Graedon - May 12, 2008

Dermatologist Disputes Acne Remedy

Dermatologist disagrees with milk of magnesia treatment against acne and promotes Accutane instead.

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Joe Graedon - April 14, 2008

Milk of Magnesia as Home Remedy for Acne

Milk of magnesia is a popular laxative but we have heard from many people that it is also a good home remedy for acne and does triple duty as a deodorant.