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How to clear up acne using alternative therapy (& please be specific)?

I've tried the otc meds, presciption creams, antibiotics, laser and none have worked in permanently clearing up this chronic condition. I've suffered from this for 13+ years and I am so weary. What else should I try? Please help me if you can. Thank you. please no suggestions involving over-the-counter products (like proactiv or aveeno) or prescriptions (like Accutane) - I though I outlined that in my original question? This is posted in the Alternative section as I am looking for alternative solutions. Many thanks to those who respond with that consideration in mind.

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1. Try Benzoil Peroxoid. Its prescription only and costs about $22. But its supposed 2 do the trick. After that, just keep your face clean, and dont toucj your face often, because your face carries bacteria that can get on your face. And if you have bangs wash your hair often (like every day or every other day) because your bangs can become oily and touch your forehead and well, that would just make the problem worse.
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3. try proactive, it worked for me, u can order it, or read about it.
4. Have you tried Accutane. It is works great but has alot of possible side effects and is not for everyone and it is strictly regulated.
5. Thats 2 easy Wash ur face every night and use lemon juice put it on ur face and u will see in the morning that pimples are getting bigger cause acne its gettin off from ur skin , i think in only 5 days u will see a big difference but i recomend if u start a weekend cause ur pimples its going to make biggers cause all its gettin off , i had the same problem before , and now i dont worry about it no more cause if i get a pimple later i know how to get rid of it
6. Have you ever tried Sun chlorella? It is a whole food vitamin that contains all 26 vitamins and trace minerals. It also has chloraphyl in it which cleanses your body and skin. It works on a cellular level. Makes your skin radiant and hair and nails look great to. It has more protien than soy and glycoprotiens to help your body get healthy. Acne is caused by toxins in your body. Sun chlorella is a natural algae that detoxifies and revitalizes your body. It works on the skin with nucliec acids, which is suppose to be one of the secrets to anti-aging. I take them regularly and they are awesome. You will be amazed. If interested go to http://www.sunchlorellausa.com.
7. HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ACNE (Without any side effects or complications) 100% Effective and 100% Safe :- Head remedy.Pimples worse during menses;worse after eating fats, sugar, coffee and meat Psorinum 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Pimples at the age of puberty with itching Asterias Rub 30X, 6 hourly If Asterias rub fails; pustuler eruptions Kali Brom 30X, 6 hourly Chronic cases; worse after taking eggs and during winter seasons Streptococcin.200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses) To clean the complexion Berberis Aquifolium Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 7 - 8 drops Pimples; stools constipated like sheep's dung; worse from sea bathing Magnesia Mur.30X, 6 hourly Acne of nose; better in damp weather Causticum.30X, 6 hourly To cover tendency of pimples and to purify the blood Echinacea Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 5 - 10 drops Acne rosacea.Pimples are painful for some distance around; worse during menstruation. Eugenia J Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 5 -10 drops Pimples hard like flee bites, chilblains Agaricus Mus 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Skin moist; pimples; digestion slow; flatulence; better fanning Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Rose colourd pimples; pale,waxy skin; chilly persons Silicea.200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Acne in tuberculer patients Tuberculinum K 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Acne hard; indurated base with pustule at apex; night sweats Arsenic Iod 3X or 6X, 4 hourly When above remedies fail (intercurrent remedy) Sulphur 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence) Take Care and God Bless !
8. Dot your blemishes with Tea Tree Essential Oil on a Qtip...can buy at your local Walmart - very inexpensive
9. Try the Oil Cleansing Method. I know it sounds a bit insane to rub oil all over your face- but please try it...I've seen big success with it. You need castor oil and olive oil and a washcloth. Use about a nickel-sized amount of castor oil and olive oil- mix them together in your hand then rub on a DRY face for at least one minute. Now, wet your washcloth in hot water, ring it out, and then place it over your face for at least ten seconds or until the cloth gets cool. Before rinsing the cloth out, wipe off the oil from your face. Now rinse the cloth again with hot water and repeat steaming process. Wipe the oil off again with the same cloth before rinsng it. Next, splash your face with cold water to finish. Do this twice a day. Definitely give this a shot- even if you have oily skin- I promise it won't make you more oily- its amazing. Good luck!
10. Water obviously is the best bet. Loads of it. but you can try this alternate home remedy: Steam your face... open the pores, use a mild apricot scrub.. or suji/rawa (roughly ground wheat) (4 spoons)mixed with turmeric (1 tea sp) and milk. If yu don't know what suji is.... use ground rice. Keep it on for about 10 mins and rinse off with cool water. Rub on a mixture of lemon juice (10 drops) in cold milk (30 drops)... keep on for 10 mins and wash off. Rub a bit of ice to close the pores. Do this 3ice a week. Support the outer skin with an inside intestinal cleansing for long term good looks.