Zinc Supplements: Treatment for Acne
Montrealers who have serious acne can get an referral from their family doctor for a dermatologist in their area, or they choose to visit a private clinic and pay for the services rendered.
There are some alternative treatments to try beside the standard doctor approved treatments.
Some studies show that taking supplements can help in the treatment of acne.
Tea tree oil, alpha hydroxy acid and azeliac acid, the latter two being natural substances have been used to treat acne. Apart from these products there is also:Zinc supplements
Zinc is a mineral which research has shown has helped in the healing of wounds. It also is known to reduce inflammation. Though there is not enough research on the subject yet, zinc supplements may help cure acne. If you use a lotion and apply it to your skin, it may reduce the bouts of acne you would normally get.
Side effects for using zinc supplements
Bad taste in the mouth
Nausea
to be continued
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Published by Carol Roach
Carol Roach holds a masters in counselling psychology. She worked as a therapist at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal before becoming a professional writer.Carol is the author of the book Picking Up The Piece... View profile
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6 Comments
Post a CommentVery well written and informative. Thanks:)
Very well written. Thanks!
Thankfully, we never had this problem but it sounds like great advice, cheers
well written - thank you
Great article! I will pass this information on to my teen age grand children!
Good one!