Date:   2/13/2015 8:44:15 PM ( 9 y ago)
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URL:   https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=2236644

Hello, I am a 26 year old male who has been dealing with cystic Acne for over 10 years now. From 2008 to roughly 2011, I was on a variety of Antibiotics , including Doxycycline, Bactrim, and Solodyn. In recent years, I have dealt with horribly dry eyes and what I think is mild blepharitis. My eyes were always somewhat dry but it wasn't until several months after I had LASIK that they became unbearable.

The cystic acne, dry eyes, and chronic fatigue are the worst of my symptoms, but I also experience mild rosacea, hyper-pigmentation, oily skin, dark circles under my eyes, digestive problems (e.g. diarrhea at least once or twice a week), brain fog, difficult concentrating, low-grade depression, social anxiety, bad breath, and skin that almost appears yellow sometimes. My symptoms are almost in alignment with those posted here:

//www.curezone.org/forums/am.asp?i=1653874

Currently I take probiotics, lactoferrin, fish oil, zinc, vitamin d, olive leaf extract, dandelion root, and l-gluatmine, but nothing ever seems to help. I try very hard to adhere to a paleo diet and to avoid Sugar as much as possible. Again, this doesn't seem to help much either.

After dealing with Acne for so long, I am beginning to think that I may really be dealing with thyroid issues, candida, or leaky gut syndrome, but I have no idea where to begin in addressing those areas. What tests, if any, should I have done? What supplements should I start taking? What skincare products should I be using? Currently I use a tea tree cleanser from Desert Essence and grape seed oil as a moisturizer. I also use the Buffering Lotion from Mario Badescu as a spot treatment. Are there any other recommend spot treatments for combating deep painful cystic acne?

I am thinking of trying to follow the protocol prescribed here:

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/topic/285624-i-cured-my-acne-finally/

Please help. Any advice is welcome. I am in complete misery every day of my life.


 

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