Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Michael S. Fisher, <B>Ph.D., M.D.</B>

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POSH SCOUSE wrote at 2008-07-16 09:49:44
I believe that antiobiotics, particularly broad spectrum AND/OR longterm can leave the immunesystem deficient and unable to fend for itself.  They are not particular about the type of bacteria they destroy so wipe them all out - including the good ones!  This leaves the take pre-disposed to CANDIDA ALBICANS (lots about this on the web - can be very debilitating!)  Your daughter may already have this and it could wellbe contributing to her acne.  I have read recently that a diet high in carbohydrate and simple sugars and fats will be a major contributory factor acne - there has been rtc carried out to this effect. Chinese medicine (is very safe!) is very good at sorting out acne.  If it were my daughter I would visit a nutritional therapist or preferable a complementary practitioner who can offer nutritional advice and practices Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Good luck!

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