Re: acne (relpy from Ron)
From: Ron (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 15:10:40 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Cathy,
If you are overweight, wrinkles are also less likely. Is that not
important
to you?
A simple blood test called "Hemoglobin A1c" can determine if you are at
risk of diabetic nerve damage and will point out if you are overdoing
the refined carbs
and are getting too many calories.
Have you had your triglycerides and cholesterol ratio checked lately?
You may only think that your PCOS is under control. The BCP can hide a
lot.
I think you avoiding the issue.
If infertility is not a problem and you don't care about the increased
heart attack risk, then keep doing what you are doing.
--
Ron
At Wed, 10 Sep 2003, Cathy wrote:
>
>There has been a lot said about acne and what we eat. I do not beleive
>carbs has anything to do with it, nor does chocolate. I can eat
>chocolate when my PCOS is under control, and no outbreaks. Let my PCOS
>get out of control, and it is all around my hairline, cheeks, and neck.
>
>I am 40 and still with acne, so let me share my observations from over
>20 years of this stuff on my face. First off, keep your hands away from
>your face. The oils from your hands and the dirt help create it. Watch
>the telephone as well, it can get dirt around your mouth. Wash your
>hair daily, and be sure to wash your neck when shampooing. I take BC
>pills and that does help with the acne, but it takes time (usually 3-6
>months) before it gets back under control. I use topical Benzomycin
>(erythromycin and benzoperoxide) every morning. For older ladies, it
>helps keeps the pores smaller and also tightens your skin (which is
>great when you're 40). What this does it heal the zit before it erupts,
>thus not causing any scars.
>
>The goods news is.... we won't have wrinkles. With all this oil, how
>can we?
>Hope this helps.
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