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Can anyone remember the miracle acne cure that some suggested on MN?

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nowwearefour · 19/03/2015 14:58

T wasn't the benzoyl peroxide one. It was some kind of powder- like bicarbonate of soda but not that? Began with an m maybe? I just can't find the thread.....

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LadySybilLikesSloeGin · 19/03/2015 14:59

I've been told Manuka honey's good for this.

MatildaTheCat · 19/03/2015 20:31

No idea but I've had a near miraculous improvement from my horrid hormonal spots using Duac gel which is now re available from my GP.

Also had some serious facials and been vigilant with skincare but really think it's the gel that's seen the bloody spots off. Hurrah. Smile

tobytoes · 19/03/2015 20:33

Can I ask how old you are? I'm 31 this year and still getting spots and it's driving me crazy!!!!

littlesupersparks · 19/03/2015 20:34

Someone recommended aspirin I think?

emmelinelucas · 19/03/2015 20:37

This Manuka honey, do you eat it or put it on the spots ?

emmelinelucas · 19/03/2015 20:58

Oooh ! Thanks, Lady.
I will, of course, try it.

LadySybilLikesSloeGin · 19/03/2015 21:00
Smile
nowwearefour · 19/03/2015 21:14

Thanks for all these suggestions. Someone had recommended some kind of hard to get powder which you make into a paste. Noone remember?

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MaudeLebowski · 19/03/2015 21:33

Crushed aspirin? Works wonders for reducing redness.

Crush a tablet, wet the area and use your finger to blob it on.

emmelinelucas · 20/03/2015 16:58

OP I am just bumping for you. I have been racking my brains, but of all the "cures" I have heard of yours doesn't ring a bell.
It wasn't fullers earth mixed into a paste and used as a mask ?
or sulphur blooms mixed with water as a lotion ?
I have lots of "cures" that worked for some people, in some cases miraculously, but they never did for me.
I am 52 and still spotty Sad

nowwearefour · 20/03/2015 21:49

Thanks emmeline. Appreciated. I will find it and post it!

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lostindubai · 22/03/2015 16:55

After years of painful acne on my face, neck, chest and shoulders I went to see on Dr who prescribed me roaccutane. It was amazing. Not a drug to be taken lightly but your Dr will explain all that. I have not had an acne problem since.

IDoAllMyOwnStunts · 22/03/2015 18:27

Lots of people recommend hibiscrub. Could that be it?

nowwearefour · 24/03/2015 03:39

ThBks. I had roaccutane and so did dh. Might come to that for dds just looking for alternatives first!

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Shetland · 24/03/2015 04:13

Duac sorted mine too.

BikeRunSki · 24/03/2015 04:18

Is the paste magnesium sulphate? You buy it in tiny jars from the chemist for about £1. It is used for drawing pus out of boils etc. I don't know if it would be suitable for more general acne treatment.

BikeRunSki · 24/03/2015 04:19

Sudocreme can be good. Slather it on at bedtime and wash off in the morning.

x3x3 · 24/03/2015 04:53

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lostindubai · 24/03/2015 07:20

X3 I still get the occasional pimple but really the effect was amazing. I had an extended course (9 months) and afterwards it cleared right up. In actual fact while I was taking it I didn't see any difference. I was 25 at the time and ten years later I can say it has not come back.

nowwearefour · 25/03/2015 21:13

Magnesium sulphate. That is it!!! Thank you bluerunski (that is what I like to ski too!)

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nowwearefour · 25/03/2015 21:13

X3x3 they didn't for me or my dh

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