Expert: Tonja Wells - 12/19/2010

Question
Hello, could you please recommend an effective way to keep the inflammation and the swelling of an acne cyst under control? It flared up late Friday and we'll need to wait until Monday or Tuesday before we can see a dermatologist for a cortisone shot. Meanwhile the acne cyst is getting bigger and redder. We've tried the aspirin mask, topical antibiotic, antibacterial washes, benzyl peroxide, but none of these worked to reduce the redness and swelling. So my son is stuck at home. He is afraid to travel or to make any plans because these cysts can appear over night and we don't have any effective method to deal with them right away. Thanks for your recommendations!

Answer
Hello Alex,
Sorry this has taken a while, I have had a personal crises this week.
I would need to know where on the face it is to tell you what areas to work with. I am an herbalist and do herbals and natural foods.
I would get your child off junk food like sugar and white food.
I often use Kidney Drainge to cleanse these up as they are usually due to kidney/colon issues.
Lots of pure water is suggested as well.
Colon cleansing can also be of benefit. I usually suggest hydrocolon therapy for any type of acne.
All cells detox can be very good here as well to detox at the cellular level.
Vitamin A & D can also help with skin issues.
Nature's Fresh topically can also be of great benefit.
This is usally due to diet issues as well. I would need to know the blood type to suggest further.

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