Re: Horrendous acne/seborrhea

Have you tried guggul?

"Several animal studies have supported an anti-inflammatory effect for Guggul - a traditional use for this herb. Guggul has also traditionally been used for support in a variety of skin disorders. One small trial found Guggul to be as good as tetracycline for people suffering with scarring, cystic acne, an effect most strongly noted in those with very oily skin."

http://www.aor.ca/html/products.php?id=80


Also, coleus forskohlii is supposed to help skin conditions like psorias.

As for the pain, would soaking in an espsom salt and camille tea bath help?