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The following recommendations are from Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements, Michael Murray, N.D., Prima Publishing, (1996). Consult a qualified nutritionist for specific guidelines in supplementation for your child: High-Potency Multiple Vitamin/Mineral Vitamin C, 500 to 1,000 milligrams 3 times daily Flaxseed oil, 1 tablespoon daily Vitamin E, 200 to 400 IU daily Zinc, 45 to 60 milligrams daily Chromium, 400 to 600 micrograms daily Vitamin A –A safe and effective recommendation for vitamin A in the treatment of acne is less than 25,000 I.U. per day. Beta-carotene may be taken in large doses (25,000 to 300,000 I.U.) without toxicity. Vitamin E and zinc are important to the proper function of vitamin A. Although high-dose therapy of vitamin A may be useful for the treatment of acne, a physician should closely monitor the therapy (unless it is from beta-carotene).
Homeopathy
Constitutional prescribing by a qualified homeopath may be helpful in treating acne. Homeopathic remedies to try for acne are Anti-monium crudum, Carbo animalis, Hepar sulfur, Kali bromatum, and Sulfur.