Say Goodbye to Acne: Dr. Berg's Proven Methods for Clearing Your Skin

Wondering how to get rid of acne fast? Give these tips a try.
Timestamps
0:00 How to get rid of acne fast
0:17 Top mistakes
1:30 Understanding the sebaceous gland
3:45 Androgens and acne
7:35 Estrogen and acne
Estrogen Balance with DIM: bit.ly/2q2QO1m
In this video, I want to explain the deeper root cause of acne and the fastest way to get clear skin. Most people make the mistake of scrubbing their skin and damaging it. The skin layer is filled with millions of friendly microbes that protect the skin. Cleansing the skin sterilizes it, thus causing acne to come back due to the wrong bacteria. Taking antibiotics is not a long term solution because it develops resistant bacteria. Medications like Accutane can also have some serious side-effects.
Understanding the sebaceous gland is key. There are 5 things happening:
1. Inflammation
2. Plugged pores
3. Excess oil or sebum and bacteria
4. Enlarged sebaceous gland
5. Excess skin formation
The sebaceous gland is very sensitive to two sex hormones:
1. Androgens
Androgens increase the size of the gland and oil production. This can come from PCOS, which I believe is really excess insulin. Insulin resistance is the real cause. An increase in a certain enzyme can also turn testosterone into DHT (a powerful form of testosterone), which can cause high androgens.
The best thing to take may be:
• Vitamin A (virgin cod liver oil)
• Vitamin B5
• Zinc
2. Estrogen
Estrogen dominance (excess estrogen) can also cause hormonal acne, which is connected to a menstrual cycle. Typically the liver can not clear excess estrogen. This causes a build-up of acne. Certain medications can also cause this. The enzyme aromatase, which converts testosterone into DHT (a powerful form of testosterone) can be triggered in excess due to liver dysfunction. If this happens, add more cruciferous vegetables or, better yet, DIM, which is a concentrated form of cruciferous. Stinging nettle root is a great plant to add as well. I combined DIM with cruciferous vegetables and stinging nettle root in my product called Estrogen Balance with DIM as listed at the top of this description-check it out.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand how to get rid of acne fast.

[@akshayj1124]

Please pray for me that my acne will go. I will pray for you🙏.

[@HimalPun-wd7jk]

Hope your acne will be gone in shortest time period 🙏🙏

[@johneastwood4852]

After your 20s

[@akshayj1124]

@@johneastwood4852 I am only 17

[@user-dw9pp7kn3x]

Pray for you 🙏

[@bdkripliljojo7431]

@@akshayj1124 how long u had bad acne for I'm 17 nd I had it for 2 years now it sucks

[@sikanderkisa2962]

So I came here to cure my acne and now i’m out here trynna find a liver transplant

[@theevil5119]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@niaadil7034]

Kisa's Kisses i

[@unknown-qm6zo]

how has your acne doing now kisa? thanks.

[@sHaRyPiNki513]

HAHAHAHHA

[@sumayyaqasim]

😂😂😂

[@JPOIII1985]

"They never get to the root cause" That sentence just about sums up Western medicine as a whole.

[@_rishiverse]

Preserve your vital fluid and follow hindu vegetarian diet trust me u'll not only become attractive but all your health related issue will go away.

[@SofiNme365]

Start with your diet! Read all you can about Ayurveda-vata, pitta, and kapha

[@dijonvolner6024]

Exactly!

[@vanessasmith9646]

Yep

[@CaliDraco]

Sums up most medicine around the world. Including the Indian version^. Functional medicine is the future. Eastern medicine including Chinese uses timeless medicinal herbs yes but their health outcomes aren’t any better than western populations.

[@Blue-eb8ln]

If he were to be my college professor, I would definitely not skip his lecture. I like how he explains things.

[@pilarq7886]

If you're skipping lectures I wouldn't want you to touch my pet or inject me or operate on me -same goes for you paying some1 to do your homework or tests

[@AlbanianRS]

@@pilarq7886 shhhh

[@AlbanianRS]

@@pilarq7886 I wouldn’t want a pet anywhere near your vicinity in the first place

[@n_word_gaming]

@@pilarq7886 🤓

[@ravenarellano8415]

Finally a doctor who isn’t just writing prescriptions left and right and actually trying to help people Much respect

[@CJtheRedeemer]

Read the bio...

[@mltndeal5120]

I agree with you yup

[@SamCharisDG]

Sure, and you're pretty too!

[@ravenarellano8415]

@@SamCharisDG thanks lol

[@SamCharisDG]

@@ravenarellano8415 You're welcome!

[@xPraggers]

Basicily you should start taking vitamin • A • B5 • Zink

[@cauliflowerpower41]

Zinc

[@puff1037]

also to lower your insuline levels, drink some apple cider vinegar, it will help

[@Emmanuelh89]

Noooooo stay away from vitamin B

[@csberry3576]

Dishone Hunter Why?

[@MommaCrissa]

@@csberry3576 there are a few types of vitamin B. You don't want to overdose, it can cause headaches, even death if you don't know what you're doing. But, it's okay to try it. Just research how much.

[@NM-me4kn]

A good doctor is the one who would share knowledge and advice without really caring of making a gain from it Thank you SO much dr. Berg for being so selfless and helpful ❤️

[@Drberg]

It's my pleasure

[@AliRaza-tx9jo]

@@Drberg is there any association of acne with constipation?

[@peachy7586]

@@AliRaza-tx9jo yes.

[@chestertam2348]

You think he gets nothing eh

[@Pandalf82]

No one is altruistic. He earns from clicks on his videos. He sells supplements on end. So much for "selfless".

[@adrenna1973]

I take vitamin a, zinc and b5. It has done wonders for clearing cystic acne. Even when I start to get a pimple beneath or above the skin, it either shrinks super quick or the next day it's gone. I def think I've been deficent in these vitamins/minerals because of how quickly my skin started to clear up.

[@1rismono]

can i know how much mg do you take daily?

[@adrenna1973]

@@1rismono per day I take: 10,000 IU of Vit A, Zinc 25mg, 100mg B5, 5000 IU of Vit D3

[@prinspray]

Do you think taking all those amount is safe to your body? Is there any side effects?

[@Alan-rw3ez]

@@prinspray it’s the recommended amount. most people don’t consume those nutrients through there diet.

[@lelayvlogs]

Hey, just curious. Does any of these supplements make you gain weight?

[@ChokedByHalo1]

1:20 "Slight, minor complications" - infertility, blindness ... 0.0

[@devin_leary]

ChokedByHalo1 depression as well

[@pauljayson7944]

He must have been kidding lmao

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

Only 10 reported cases of blindness caused by accutane. And accutane does not cause depression, it’s just that most people who take accutane tend to be depressed (because they have acne!) before going on it in the first place! Correlation does not equal causation!

[@bobrobert9045]

Ethan Andrew accutane disrupts hormones so it can cause depression. CAN not Always but still can.

[@Azeb1987]

Lmao

[@iza4150]

"Accutane has some slight minor complications like infertility, blindness" or premature death, not a big deal😂

[@strangebox3374]

and i did a 4 month course of 30mg 3x/day... 😥 i wish i would have know it before... theres lot of side effects..😕

[@iza4150]

And i did 7 months

[@strangebox3374]

@@iza4150 do you still suffer, i mean break out with acne? or was it cured? for me it was good while on pills, but after that same as was before

[@iza4150]

There s a very small chance it comes back after accutane so i guess my luck it s really bad because it came back worse than before After the pill is normal to come back anyway because it s not a permanent addition of hormones I would never recomand accutane to anyone and it was all for nothing:))

[@mahams8954]

😂😂😂

[@lechic5660]

This makes total sense, we’re always trying to look for something superficial to fix our acne , buying a lot of stuff , instead of looking for the real problem inside our bodies.

[@annavogt826]

My daughter had a weird acne that covered her whole face. They were small little dots and an esthetician said it was not regular acne but more like a rash. However, the Dermatologist called it Acne and treated it with retinol and it caused her skin to really break out. Went to an other Dr and he took a urine test. There were 8 bacteria in her urine that stomach acid usually kills and you never see it. He said he stomach acid was too low and when he put her on a regimen of HCL and Pepsin her stomach acid killed the bacteria and he acne disappeared.

[@BRBallin1]

This is what pisses me about most doctors. They don’t look at ways to improve the health to lessen the symptoms. They try to use solutions that fixes the problem directly.

[@afshantarannum341]

some doctors are just naturally not made for these jobs they are not selfless and they have been forced to do so by parents or society

[@mb4716]

Thank you for sharing that info,,,low stomach acid is often a culprit to many ailments. Good to hear how this was resolved at the source as opposed to being sent around the world guessing game/trap .

[@tetaabi.2145]

@KZbin's Funniest hydrochloric acid I guess

[@faye7199]

@KZbin's Funniest HCL refers to hydrochloric acid. The cells lining the submucosa layer of your stomach secrete HCL continuously. This mixes with other fluids in your stomach to make gastric juice. It is very acidic which helps denature proteins and kill bacteria. It also boosts the enzymatic activity.

[@dylanbrown4291]

*don't eat anything that tastes good or that you enjoy!* you're welcome

[@johannagal6926]

Dylan Brown I like vegetables😂

[@dylanbrown4291]

@@johannagal6926 well in that case, we have found a flaw in this method...

[@candysparkles5016]

Ahahaha

[@elizabethjones5510]

Lol 😂

[@thunderstorm8926]

Thing. Not food... Things.

[@batuhancetinkaya7071]

So I’m dealing with acne my whole life and I watched over hundreds of videos about skin care , acne etc. And trust me THIS is the most informative and instructive video I’ve ever seen about acne. Everything he talked about (PCOS, Insulin etc etc ) is medically correct and explained so well. Really appreciate videos like this!!

[@manololv8]

Batuhan Cetinkaya im a teen and I get bombarded by so much info on how to treat acne that I don’t know what to do

[@andrekeidel6414]

@@manololv8 same

[@purple28paradox]

Cut dairy products, sweets, white rice,breads,pastries. These are foods that cause inflammatory.

[@Preteahumblegirl]

Agree

[@antoniosoares715]

@@purple28paradox I heard that rice and beans are both great for acne

[@rachaelt3294]

I've had acne my entire life. I started making my own skincare and figured out how to help it, and heal my skin. My hormones still cause breakouts but I've figured out how to heal them rather than irritate. ❤️

[@sumanpreetmangat2465]

What did you do to treat your acne ? I’m having acne on my face and back and can’t get rid of this even after applying creams

[@westcoastmediasolutions]

Dr Berg you are one of the best!! My daughters suffer from acne from time to time. I just sent them this video. My sister Inlaw started suffering from acne really bad about 8 years ago after an atopic pregnancy. I told her years ago that her hormones were out of whack and she needed to detox. Your video is explains in much better detail. Thanks I’m sending her your video as well.

[@lifewithme435]

This problem has destroyed my high school life

[@bumblelee7565]

Bro I have a big bump of a acne and it disappeared then it came back and I have another one on my side of my forehead and it's hella big. I had one on my head causing me to have a bald spot. I don't know how to get rid of it. People at school always say "why do you have that?" And they'll always make fun of me and now that it came back I'm sure they're gonna do it again:( so depressing

[@lilacism5440]

Cut out gluten, dairy and sugar. Drink 2 litres of water a day. Get a prebiotic/probiotic (beauty chef makes an effective one). Put 5% benzoyl peroxide on blemishes and use Cerave cleanser and moisturizer. You'll be transformed in no time!!

[@raulyaeger]

@@lilacism5440 it's true!

[@malepatternbaldness9829]

@@bumblelee7565 I Think You Eat Foods That Makes You Constipated Like Junk food , Processed & Packed or Ready to made & eat food , Meat Specially Red Meat , Acidic or Spicy Foods . Eliminate Dairy , Sugary & Processed Foods , Meat and Junk Foods , Gluten and Replace it With Whole Grains , Nuts & Seeds , Fruits and Vegetables , Legumes ( Soaked or Sprouted then Cooked) and Most IMPORTANTLY Drink 3-5 Litres of Water Daily ...

[@bumblelee7565]

@@malepatternbaldness9829 ohhh ok thank you so much, whenever I eat bread my big acne starts appearing

[@yahshuashemuelnichols6551]

You can automatically tell when a person has a genuine KIND spirit. Thanks for sharing this information!

[@soccerlegend9780]

@@marciad.gascon9181 Wym?This video is the natural way of curing acne.

[@idid138]

@Yahshua Shemu'el Nichols rad name 👍checking out your channel

[@damiengates7581]

No you can't.

[@thegreatestmantoevrwlkthep9986]

If only that were true...

[@Tom-zc9cv]

that aged poorly. i guess u cant.

[@maysayson1888]

VIDEO SUMMARY (note-taking; writing this for people who have difficulty focusing on long videos like this) A. Mistakes 1) Scrubbing your face with cleansers. DON'T SCRUB! 2) Antibiotics. It kills off the good bacteria along with the bad ones, creating evil strains for your skin. 3) Accutane. Too many side effects. Risky. TIP: Find out what's really causing the problem B. Sebaceous Glands Situation #1: Extra tissue being formed. A little flake. Dryness. Situation #2: Plugged pores. Situation #3: Inflammation. Situation #4: Unfriendly bacteria feeding off of the oil called sebum Situation #5: Large gland It's very highly sensitive to hormones, specifically Androgens and Estrogen. It's estrogen-related when: 1) During menstruation, it gets worse. The ovaries pumping out too much estrogen. C. Androgen One form: Testosterone Pumping out too much Androgen produces so much sebum and increases the size of the gland. Causes: puberty, PCOS, menopause Common symptoms for PCOS: hair loss (alopecia), acne, deeper voice What causes PCOS? - High levels of insulin (insulin resistance). - Too much of a certain enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. One major reason for this is: Vitamin A deficiency. TIP: Take Vitamin A in the form of extraversion cod liver oil. Other Vitamins: 1) B5 - works well with Vitamin A; helps reduce acne, another remedy to solve the "certain enzyme" problem 2) Zinc - powerful for getting rid of acne D. Estrogen Causes: Liver dysfunction (not eliminating the bad estrogen), high blood pressure medications, antibiotics, alcohol, heartburn medications, anti-depressants REMEMBER: These situations may not be isolated from each other. You can have insulin resistance that's causing the liver dysfunction. SOLUTION: Start eating healthier! 1) Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, mustard plant and similar green leaf vegetables. 2) DIM, a super concentrated version of cruciferous vegetables. 3) Stinging nettle root, a plant.

[@rustydusty-vz6lh]

legend

[@Justsomeguy111]

Thank you for the cheat sheet 😊

[@NaziaMumtaz]

Thanks

[@Shawntquach]

Hero no cap 🧢

[@KellyYeung]

Thank you very much

[@christinehopping]

Thank you Dr. Berg and Ms. Berg. You're both wonderful, and I am grateful that you shared your health knowledge with us for free.

[@zdenek3010]

"It could be puberty or even menopause". 24 years old male me: I'm in menopause :O

[@joyridesham]

Your testosterone is being turned into DHT

[@Isla-bn3wk]

I swear if you cut out all oils/fats from you diet including nuts and avocados you’ll have clear skin in a matter of a month, 2 months max. Listen the Dr Mcdougall about acne. I had severe acne and tried absolutely everything, this was the only thing that worked. I even took accutane and my acne returned after a very short while. Much love from Saudi Arabia

[@soccerlegend9780]

@@Isla-bn3wk avocados are very helathy.Too much avacodo is bad because of the omega-6

[@rare5964]

@@Isla-bn3wk But what about sweets? Did you need to stop eating them?

[@Isla-bn3wk]

Rare yes all sweets and processed food. But including fruits of course. Fruits do absolutely no harm

[@wisesum357]

hormonal acne= high insulin (chin and nose) cut down carbs (high glycemic low fibre) intermittent fast longer periods between meals without snacking keto reset diet digestive acne = altered microbiome/ leaky gut (deep cheek and forehead) intermittent fast, spore based probiotics increase fiber eat only plants and animals don't overeat carbs if you get gas you ate too much carbs. if your digestion is optimum and your hormones are balanced you will not get acne. these are the things I've learned from getting acne into my mid 20s hope this helps.

[@gyroz2826]

I.....I...I see my problem now...

[@jocelynn1193]

well that explains why- i eat junk food and refuse to eat veggies 😔. and i have it on my cheeks and forehead :(((

[@princessespiritu7204]

Thank you for this information for everyone. To share my story briefly about acne, i am now struggling with acne for more than a month now for the first time. I have always had clear skin and usually i only get 1 or 2 pimples before my period but my acne this time didnt even start at that period. And as i invrstigated on this, i theorized that it might have been caused by my chronic stress recently (4 months of heavy duty at a project with overtime. I felt so stressed and acted bipolar over time. So I resigned from my job to heal myself. ) that might have destroyed the good bacteria in my gut microbiome (it wasnt only on my face btw, it was all over my body too. My arms were covered in red bumps. In retrospect, i might have been having an autoimmume response.) So i decided to take some yoghurt, and it honestly worked like a miracle. After eating 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt flavored with some cocoa powder and honey, i noticed my acne didnt feel inflamed anymore. Theyre still there but they dont hurt when you touvh them. So now i eat yoghurt regularly. My acne is still here but not as bad as prior to taking probiotics.

[@dannybhoy2739]

FACTS!

[@ShortGirlsClimbCounters]

This is not the case for everyone. I get more acne if I est very low carb. Also, my acne clears up in the summer, so longer daylight and more sun does something good for me.

[@maryh8934]

Tried this recommendation for acne on my teen son and after a couple of days I started to notice a slight improvement, after a week I am in shock! We can’t wait to see the results after a whole month!! Thank you Dr. Berg!!! I’m so happy I found this video and am able to help my son feel better about his skin!

[@ummsaffiyah978]

Did IT help and what did u do

[@pratiharwarrior43]

Can you share his photo ....and diet you use..or any one..

[@carpediemearth]

Which step did you take?

[@ina1994]

What did you do? How much amount of the vitamins did u give him?

[@maryh8934]

@@ina1994 I started with (5) pills of 500 mg each of pantothenic acid a day, and we worked ourselves up to doing that 2X a day (10 total a day) with one cod liver oil a day (1250 mg). A year later and his face is so clear. It’s unbelievable. Doesn’t look like he ever suffered from acne! He may get a random pimple here and there if he forgets to take it for a few days, but that reminds him to get back on it.

[@reneelliott6330]

I have found washing your face with tea tree soap and drinking more water makes a huge difference.

[@Almightythor760]

You’re not kidding. I tried it out and really helped, thank you 🙏

[@Jack-mr3dr]

@@Almightythor760 good I’m going to try that hopefully it works

[@carlosdelgado4872]

@@Jack-mr3dr has it worked?

[@Jack-mr3dr]

@@carlosdelgado4872 not really for more but might depended on type of acne you have

[@theprimalnutritionist5212]

I wish my doctor had given me this information, instead of prescribing Accutane....eight years on....still screwed.

[@talksick508]

The Primal Nutritionist 10 years almost still dry and sick from accutane

[@simplebidnessman]

TALKSiiCK Please stop taking it. Repair your body with herbs, fruits, and vegetables before you can't anymore. This makes me scared for you...

[@talksick508]

AlexandDevinVids I don’t take accutane anymore was 10 years ago but still dry and rashy....

[@loladeolaoye]

Research long term fasting for ridding the body of toxins

[@clearskinhabits]

Hey, are you still suffering from bad acne? I used to suffer from severe acne and I share how I cleared it. There is no quick fix and to be honest, I truly know how it feels to feel hopeless with it. I share my experience and I truly hope it helps you. x

[@Milkiy-Hazard]

sugar was my main cause for acne. It's crazy not more people talk about the effects of food

[@katjakaski6804]

The government doesn't care, go to any store near you and you find very very few Keto or low carb foods. It's all about profit, not health!

[@carlosserafin118]

I don't eat any junk food, no pizza, cake, candy, soda, nothing like that. I'm pretty sure I eat healthy but I still have acne. Food isn't always the main cause for everyone.

[@peacetoall1201]

@@carlosserafin118 .. Do you eat dairy? Dairy is loaded with hormones .. it comes from pregnant cows. Dairy is a huge cause of acne for many people. And also, some people eat way too much peanut butter .. that could also be a cause, clogging up the pores.

[@kimdutoit1937]

I have PCOS and my acne is crazy. I try to eat fairly healthy and stopped adding sugars to my food and drinks and my face cleared up. I slowly introduced sugar again and my face is always inflamed. Now im back on no sugar... do i miss it? You get use to it and its just the new norm.

[@anamihajlovic8710]

The sugar is what causes the insulin spike he was referring to. :)

[@maranathabranton1786]

So encouraging ! Thank you so much for your dedication to help those naturally,safely ,and with such passion.Keep up the excellent work. I have three teenagers,So this was very helpful. I love taking pride in healthy living.

[@TheMandybug]

I suffered from acne as a teenager and into my 20's. it was awful. I tried everything I knew to try. The dermatologist treated me with antibiotics, I was on Accutane, I also ended up taking the birth control pill for the acne and because I was taking the Accutane. It did finally go away after the Accutane, but who knows what damage the Accutane and antibiotics did to my body. I wish I had been taught this when I was younger. It causes such a big blow to your self-esteem. Now I have this video saved for anyone who needs the information.

[@lorimav]

I wish I had known about vitamin b5 (pantothenic acid) as a teenager. It completely works for my daughter. When I started taking vitamin A I no longer needed to wash my hair daily. It had been really oily until then.

[@seboxame4124]

@@lorimav hey what’s the product called I have really bad acne

[@seboxame4124]

@@lorimav can you give me a link too the product for what your daughter uses I want too try it out :)

[@xenoeu3290]

@@lorimav pantothenic acid isnt really working for me so i might get accutane

[@xenoeu3290]

@@lorimav nah i’ve only tried pantothenic acid and maybe it has helped a little bit but i wanna get rid of it so on the 21th im going to a doctor to see what i can do to get rid of it : )

[@robdavidson1876]

stopped dairy still got acne

[@annalakomy7578]

Rob Davidson same smh

[@BigRed2]

Anna Lakomy Stop eating anything for 2 months and you will never have or worry about acne again, trust me.

[@PhilOfAces1987]

Big Red Can I have a complaint form please! I died.

[@asdfg761]

Just cutting out dairy is sometimes not enough. Especially if you're consuming sports products or any snack bars or breads/rolls etc - almost all of which has whey protein (from cow milk) or milk solids - even the healthiest smoothies and shakes can cause acne. You might be thinking you're having the healthiest diet but it depends how your body reacts to it. For instance, if you have high insulin or insulin resistance but dont know about it - an innocent morning smoothie with non-dairy milk and fruits can trigger bad acne because of fructose and sugar in that smoothie. So its really important what you put into your body. Or it could be toxicity of the food, or other hormonal imbalances. Also, it took me 3 months to see improvement in my skin after quitting all dairy products, so it's not an overnight thing. it takes long. Same if I eat something with cow milk - i will break out couple of days later. And I'm not milk intolerant and all of the allergy tests were negative, yet still I react on cows milk. Read Lara Briden's blog on milk and how it triggers acne.

[@bessbarnes6062]

Same here

[@danielleboyd5160]

minor sideffects... blidness infertility bruh wtf do you mean minor

[@elizabethprov2894]

Danielle Boyd you're learning Dr. Berg's sense of humor ;)

[@jub8891]

@@elizabethprov2894 lol

[@TheJimmyswe150]

ikr accutane is an extremely dangerous drug it even kills people

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

hes being sarcastic/facetious

[@charlenecharlene720]

sarcasm bruh

[@LifeChoice500]

The best acne answer I have seen here on KZbin everything you said are true I wish I found this out in years of my acne struggle. Thanks for sharing this information

[@sionsion9077]

To be honest, I am 23, I have been devastated by severe acne since 15, I tried many expensive skin care products, wasted a ton of money on facial spa, took accutane for 3 times, nothing really worked for until I came across Dr.Eric Berg 3 weeks ago. I go on keto diet and practice IF( 18 hours fasting, 6 hours eating ). Now My face is noticeable different. Thank you sooooo much, Dr. Eric Berg!.

[@marceloaguires]

Did you also took vitamin a zinc and all that

[@alice3548]

I’m an Esthetician and everything this guy is saying is true. We need to fix it internally first. That’s where the problem starts. Topical stuff is great but what goes on inside our bodies def shows on the outside. Plus Accutane is so bad for your body. 👍🏽

[@iouliatsitanava2931]

But what do you tell your client when she takes vitamins (always have), doesn’t have any hormonal problems, has tried everything with the dermatologist (laser), and every cream from the pharmacy makes it worse to the point I’ve been prescribed to Roaccutane. How do you deal with it in any other way? Sometimes there are not many things left to do. I was really sceptical starting Roaccutane regarding every video, article and study I've read but I simply cannot keep going with every cream doctors suggest me without realising how sensitive my skin is (and I don't have any idea why the creams from the pharmacy not only don't work for me but made me a lot worse)

[@alice3548]

Luna Volin I cut out dairy and limited my sugar and I stuck to products for sensitive skin. I am also of colour and can’t use a lot on my face since a lot of things can burn me. The last thing I needed was to get burned. I have been following two dermatologist on KZbin and they have a lot of great things to say.

[@iouliatsitanava2931]

@@alice3548 I get it, because I experience the same reaction, and I am happy that it is working for you. The thing is I am vegan, and I don't use sugar for years now. I followed dermatologists I went to a couple, the only thing that has worked for me, that I haven't had a reaction to it, is Paula’s Choice liquid exfoliant. Even though I have super sensitive skin, it worked, and it's the one that I can put without causing me more sensitivity and irritation. My dermatologist, however, told me it's too harsh, and shouldn't use it. She prescribed me a cream from the pharmacy. It made my skin four times worse, and I am not even exaggerating, she was surprised, and she told me to try another one. It didn't make me much worse, but it didn't make me better either, and they both were for sensitive skin. Because I had a second bad experience, I am taking Roaccutane now. Sometimes things don't work, my skin has an irritation to everything from the pharmacy specifically, I started using my Paula’s Choice again, for a while, and it did some damage control, but I can't say after everything I read and everything that I saw that I regret starting the pill, simply because I cannot have a roller coaster experience with my skin for months, while I am seeing a dermatologist and especially when it makes me much worse. It is overwhelming, and all the pills have side effects so you should be careful, but if it gives me a fresh start I am here for it, simply because I cannot keep going to a dermatologist, and come back only worse, because of the products they prescribed me.

[@bakirev]

Yeah But you can still have shitty genes that genes you garbage skin

[@anitaknight3915]

@@iouliatsitanava2931 I have been there (I got mine as an adult/hormones messed up due to pcos mainly). My advice is to cut out/decrease long period of time dairy & processed refined sugars. Dilute with 2/3 or half whatever your preference water and apple cider vinegar using a pad/cotton ball put on the affected area. You can do this with lemon juice and part water as well. The acids kill the bacteria and clear your skin. If skin sensitive dilute more or do it at night/every other

[@lavendersvenus]

I used to have the most clearest skin ever and out of nowhere I started breaking out 😔

[@translatedmusic6]

sorry

[@dk3840]

Same im going to water fast for a week to see if it helps

[@janelbackford7289]

Same!

[@janelbackford7289]

DK I might have to do the water thing 🙄

[@dk3840]

Mize Mize i tried it and gave up in the first days its very herd when u never fasted

[@CecileILYM]

Thanks very much Dr. Berg for your videos that are so helpful and well made (concise and clear). It's important to understand what's going on in one's body so to apply what works best. I'm typically a PCOS / slow liver type of person and I have been taking anti-androgens during many years but the side effects were bad over time. Stopping anti-androgens meant some PCOS inconveniences came back, but thanks to a naturopathic doctor I was able to lower the symptoms. Now I have been starting a keto diet for about 2 weeks and I was able to see a big improvement on my acne NEARLY OVERNIGHT. My skin has been looking really better until this weekend where I was a bit tired + had my periods so I have a couple of big spots coming back, but I'll see if my skin gets back to a better aspect within the next days. I'm pretty confident it will !

[@shabeer5956]

hows it goin?

[@apsara722]

How its now?

[@fatimazahra-gw7wj]

Literally watch tons of videos with different face care advises damm I’m exhausted already 😭😭

[@unberyl]

Cut out: - Dairy (whey protein) - Sugars Add bit of: - Fruits Swear to god, first thing 90% acne sufferers see is no new pimples. Little after that starts clearing up. Tried. Tested. Attested. Had acne from age 12 way up into my late twenties. No more.

[@laprechaun12]

Mine cleared up too! I cut out dairy and sugars

[@heinzelias]

Wow , I def need to change my dietary and lifestyle

[@user-3dfhdha24]

liar

[@beeball7348]

Really, I mean gluten was s big one for me, but now I really have to be strict on the sugar

[@nat0106951]

yes its mostly on food...acne is modern disease coz of food nowadays.. people in tribes and 100 years ago have no acne

[@riri11-]

Cut out diary,gluten,sugar.And fasting is the cure for everything

[@unknownmak1298]

What about fruit? Such as berries, bananas, dates and apples

[@anitaknight3915]

Very true all those foods are inflammatory and affect hormones

[@olgaw5082]

it's not a cure for everything. I don't eat diary, gluten or sugar and still have acne

[@anitaknight3915]

@@olgaw5082 look into changing appearance & healing skin through law of attraction videos. Sometimes beliefs /thoughts/emotions can manifest issues in skin. Also surprisingly I found that using too many products irritated and broke my skin out. Using less, more natural cleanser & oils, and apple cider vinegar mixed diluted in water all helped heal acne👍

[@olgaw5082]

@@anitaknight3915 unfortunately Apple cider vinegar didn't help me much but ill definitely look through my products and get rid of those that aren't essential. thank you for responding :)

[@liviococcia]

Very interesting, and so relevant to the acne condition I have continually suffered since the age of 15 (now in my mid 50's), now recently finding out that my liver has not been functioning well most of my life, and having more accute liver and gallbladder problems recently, through this video I've learnt the liver is probably for me the underlying acne problem... Thank you for being so detailed and transparent in your explanation

[@soccerlegend9780]

Do you have acne still at 50? If so, how bad is it? I’m 18 and I have acne. Just a small amount nothing too big. I used to have severe acne before

[@liviococcia]

@@soccerlegend9780 yep, but mine are not a close group Acne, or the cluster type of Acne spots, my condition are big red deeper spots under the skin, that take a long time to mature, then shrink and heal, I get them mainly around the lower jaw line, temples, cheeks, neck, shoulders, in my scalp. My condition comes in waves over the days, or weeks, going from many spots to a few, but never periods of clearing completely.

[@sankethsrimandumula6270]

great video Dr.Berg. You are a blessing for all of us. After following your videos, I can now say that I am fully acne free. However, I do have one request for you; can you please recommend/guide us on what to do to reduce the appearance of scars left behind from Acne? I had a lot of acne as a kid and that acne got converted into a scar due to my own negligence.

[@jasminekk27]

It's so important to understand the root cause for acne.. So well explain.. LOVE from India..

[@DanielRamBeats]

My teen years were spent being depressed, if I only knew then sigh. Thanks doc.

[@alecbrown3227]

I can relate bro, but even though teen years sucked for us both you can forget about that and live the rest of you life with being confident about yourself. “What matters is what you can have, NOT what you’ve had in the past”

[@hudaabid9743]

Please pray for my acne to vanish🥺

[@rjsharee]

He is one of the CLEAREST SPEAKERs ive ever heard👍

[@pinksalamanders]

Apart from diet advice...Changing my routine to a Korean-style skincare regimen with a low ph foaming cleanser that better reflects the ph of healthy human skin helped me. I highly recommend cleansers that are close to a ph of 5.5

[@manololv8]

pink salamander could you pls give me more info this sounds something I want to do

[@jane5944]

@@manololv8 it's just a suggestion but you can find Cosrx low ph gel morning cleanser. Most cosrx products are effective including BHA toner. I suggest you research more on cosrx reviews and also watch videos from the channel "WishtrendTV".

[@jane5944]

@@manololv8 Wishtrend is a Korean skin care comoany and they have excellent products and you can find their page on instagram and buy the products they suggest. They have sales most Friday's! 😁

[@baltazarsantiago5880]

More importantly he is explaning the mechanism that causes acne. Eliminating dairy wont work for everyone.

[@kingschannel8105]

Baltazar Santiago : But eliminating sugar will.

[@gianniraiola3951]

Also fruits ?

[@chrismofo1]

Wieso Nicht thats natural sugar

[@GamEmpire1]

So insightful. The liver - acne connection so insightful. Thanks Doc.

[@jeffersondavis9415]

I swear, if i breakout again i will give up, eat lots of sugar so my face turns and into a volcano

[@kelseyg4103]

let me just say this is the FRIST acne video that’s actually factual and not promoting stupid products. i needed to know these things. more doctors should share these things.

[@alexpena9927]

but dr. berg, if I lower my testosterone, what will happen to my sick gains?

[@CynthiaTheHealthExperience]

Alex Pena lmao

[@question3613]

aaaaaahhhhhh!!

[@JD-xm3mg]

Exactly keep the gains

[@SandMonkey]

You produce more testosterone by working out, and in turn with this excess becomes DHT causing acne

[@JD-xm3mg]

@@SandMonkey I just had a little bit of acne I stopped all dairy workout 5 times per week intensely and I've seen good results. I did use benzolmycin or something like that

[@yasirtoor6378]

He is just amazing. Everytime I watch the video he explains everything so easily n simply. Logically which I love the most.

[@GG-cr5hm]

This is excellent advice. Please also look into alpha lipoic acid for cleansing the liver. And turmeric. Also omega 3's. I accidentally cured my acne when I moved overseas and began walking to and from work every day and lost weight (had no car) and had no access to soy milk, or soy "meat products" which I'd relied on pretty heavily, and I also consumed way less sugar.

[@GG-cr5hm]

@Hunter Thompson maybe for some people, not for me, already estrogen dominant. It is all about hormonal balance, right?

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

Going low carb cleared my acne for good.

[@kathydelarosa1286]

@@anri8892 how is it now?

[@humamalik1623]

drinking green smoothies and having a real organic neem face wash plus a neem bath means taking a shower with neem water boiled neem leaves,has helped me alot in curing my acne,its my personal opinion

[@AshiyoGenski]

Is it clear now?

[@chocolatekay66]

Hi Dr Berg, Another great video, I’ve been suffering with acne since the age of 10, it was extremely cystic during my teens and early twenties, thankfully I declined Acutabe although I did use Retinol which helped somewhat. The best thing for my skin was actually pregnancy, and my hair too. A big clue on how hormones are linked to acne. I have solid advice now on how to get to the root of my acne - form an acne sufferer of 25years! I actually can’t believe I just typed that - that’s the best part of my life. I’m ready to get rid of it a nice and for all, and hopefully the scars too. Do you have any advice on acne scarring?

[@donnagallaher3989]

Thank you for breaking this down logically

[@rahuldhonde7598]

Like the way he puts details. thumbs up Dr. Nice information. Thank you.

[@puddingpilz]

His voice is really calming. I could watch all of his videos only because of his voice 🙃

[@Clarencebeeks89]

✊🏽💦

[@CK_2372]

He's so smart.

[@healien]

Hi! My mother watches you usually! And sending me the vids about acne. Thnx a lot for tips!

[@michaelm206]

Thanks Dr for this video, helps to understand better, still struggling with acne at 30, tired about that, I’ll have a try at your products !

[@viv.408]

the fact that everything makes sense to me and that this video is highly informative is so cool. thank you for not preaching “drink more water, eat more veggies, wash your face.”

[@doki--]

did it help?

[@Justgirliethings6]

* wash your face the proper way and not scrub it with chemicals

[@Justgirliethings6]

But yes amen I agree

[@lauramaza3044]

Thank you very much, Dr. Erik! This helped me a lot! So tired of superficial solutions. Amazing vid, must watch for all acne sufferers!

[@margaridadinissaldanhadaga1833]

Since I've started taking Cod Liver Oil every day, I saw a huge improvement in my skin. Now I only break out a few days before my period, and it's not something crazy... Thanks for helping Dr. Berg.

[@kathrinshavrana3930]

do they work for acne scars???

[@jessicaagosto3633]

Very good video thanking for having patience to teach, I’ve learn a lot from you, God bless you

[@jamiechen3113]

Dermatologists ALWAYS prescribe antibiotics!! Very bad idea!

[@samwilliams97]

AcneDone. com - Best acne treatment

[@hibaejaz5207]

I.agree with you...

[@purpleblossommakeup2727]

In severe case they have to give antibiotics

[@katdodd6211]

@@purpleblossommakeup2727 antibiotics temporarily help acne but then it comes back & your immune system is wrecked too

[@dindinpalma3867]

So after the effect of the antiobiotic you will keep on coming back to them 😂 if your acne is completely heal they will not have job anymore.

[@kimberlystone5600]

This makes perfect sense. My skin & everything else went downhill when I had a hysterectomy & started taking estrogen. I can't eat cruciferous vegetables, the thought of them makes me sick. I'm so happy I found this, I just ordered DIM. Hoping it helps. Thank you so much!!

[@joeyalvarez98]

Dr.Berg you are way too advanced for 99% of the audience that you're making these videos for lol. Great video keep up the great work!

[@jibranmalik4433]

Dear Dr. Eric I wish I had this information in my teenage when i suffered a lot due to acne. You are doing a great service to humanity. May Allah bless you

[@Showl.l]

I am shook right now!! I didn't know that getting acne on a certain side of your face connected directly to which ovary released the egg that month. The left side of my face seems to always break out so I'd say my right side was better with acne. But this month, the right side of my face has broken out. I. AM. SHOOK. THIS IS WILD. Edit 3/8/21: Yes, I understand this is false, and not backed up by research. I would assume that it has to do with how much oil each side of the face produces.

[@nser_uame6762]

@Woodzen me too. Maybe one side of the balls has too much sperm lmao

[@davidwkealey840]

Nser_Uame bruh now I’m worried about my balls

[@Horizon__]

Lian Showl For me, I noticed it depends on which side my face rests on a pillow when sleeping. Changing a pillow case every night definitely helps reduce acne.

[@manololv8]

Nser_Uame 😂

[@sophiebeth488]

Yeah I have serve acne but my left side is a lot worse..

[@kimberlyvera5991]

I just watched your video and in 12 minutes you told me what I needed to hear 10 years ago. I could literally cry

[@zainnaveed267]

Please dont cry😔

[@cripmac7580]

You’re beautiful don’t worry

[@weixin7533]

@@cripmac7580 agreed lmao

[@ntsikamthiyane1982]

I'm an economics student but I listen to this doctor just as much as I would be on economic stuff

[@rebeccaappleyard4410]

Suffered with hormonal adult acne for years, started taking daily dose of collagen peptides 6 months ago and my skin has never been better!

[@lucarenzi3422]

The best and most complete video about acne ever made!!!!

[@haruhi3728]

I just love doctors that really knows what they are talking about

[@lynjubrail6646]

Great Advice, over many years of practicing as an aesthetician I finally got to know much more about acne and how to read the signs. This advice especially regards Dim is spot on(sorry about the pun) and fast acting. Along with all the other advice this podcast is really a great help if you suffer from acne.

[@amanihorton288]

thank you! I really like this video because you actually focus on the cause instead of just the symptoms, I really appreciate you spreading the message on this :)

[@mtr6251]

Had Severe Acne since about 13 (I was an early developer) and was on accutane for months when I was about 14. The accutane crippled my joints in my knees and ruined my athletic performance to the point I woke up some days and I couldn't walk. I had seen multiple gp's and Dermatologist's and yet this is me now at 18 finding out the actual Scientific causes for acne. This is by Far the most valuable information I have ever come across.

[@DeviaNZe]

One of the best channels here on KZbin! Thank you Dr. Eric Berg, Thanks for all the information you share with us!

[@muntahaamin8154]

I watched millions of Acne videos. This one's gotta be the best.

[@Drberg]

Thanks much! Appreciate that.

[@szymonwoontowicz8328]

The best and honest video about acne starting from inside of the body. Not like most of doctors prescribe you antibiotics. It's all actually about hormones. Well done.

[@pdyches]

I am Paleo so no grains or dairy but have continued to get acne on my back. So i finally did an elimination diet in january and figured out it was from bananas! So crazy. Its not the carbs (as i can eat any other fruit just fine) but specifically bananas. Not a single breakout since i quit eating them.

[@followthekarma3433]

Paula D - really!? Interesting, I need to try this...

[@bluesclues132]

banana's have one of the highest glycemic index ratings of any food- so it is no surprise.

[@clearskinhabits]

Wow that is interesting you know! To be honest, I truly believe acne is caused by many factors which I share on my channel as i used to suffer from severe acne. I truly hope it helps anyone out there!

[@montystil]

Glad to hear you found what works!

[@spicymango92]

Paula D woowww!! Thank you for sharing. I love bananas.

[@jet44444]

I dealt with acne for years, tried everything and eventually went to an acne bootcamp. There they showed me what to eat and what type of products to use. It took a lot of patience and dedication but it worked. It IS about what you eat and what you put in your face. 2 yrs into going organic and switched to clean products, i am finally acne free. Don’t give up guys, changing how you eat won’t fix the problem in 2-4 weeks, it takes time.

[@naomiAcronym]

Thank you for your informative videos. I'd like to request dosages when it matters. While zinc is great for the immune system, I've heard that a high dose can mess with it. I do 25-20mg. Also, aren't certain forms better than others?

[@dskua.]

This man you're a God sent teaching us all this knowledge for free...I salute you🙏🙏🙏

[@JustAsillyOLbear]

No sugar, no high fructose corn syrup, no dairy, no bread of any kinds, drink nothing but water 48oz a day at least. Do this for a month and take before and after pictures of your acne. Be patient it takes weeks if not months to clear up.

[@teresadorta8039]

I don't eat any of those things,I have skin problems, I only drink water every day

[@jet44444]

@@teresadorta8039 also depends what types of products you use, from shampoos, to detergent, lotions, makeup ect. Most of those products contain chemicals that clog pores. Switch to clean products ( even some clean products contain these chemicals tho) Shellfish, dairy, peanuts are also the main offenders. It took almost 2 yrs on full organic and clean products to finally be acne free.

[@marwanthekirby2596]

Imagine giving up literally 80% of the food chain just to slightly get rid of acne after a few months of doing so, and then it just comes back

[@faye7199]

@@marwanthekirby2596 food chain? He only mentioned essentially just grains and simple sugars. What food chain do you think we sit on top of?

[@babyhuggz]

The best I've seen. Didn't expect to hear all that information

[@kyoong1512]

Thank you so much for breaking it down and making it so easy to understand.. really appreciate it

[@wc0037]

Personally I've found that toxins in food were a major contributor to my acne. Even a small amount of conventional animal products or glyphosate can wreak total havoc on my skin. Switching to an organic diet improved the situation tremendously.

[@chrissywells7640]

I'm afraid that's probably my problem too. But I can't always afford pasture raised meat and organic everything. I gotta get even stricter.

[@karingelxringel]

This is the best KZbin channel I've ever came across what an amazing human being thank you for helping so many people by giving them the right and he most helpful information

[@EricBergHRV]

karingel, thank you!

[@karingelxringel]

Eric Berg no problem! Keep up the good work and the great videos!

[@sue7284]

Dr. Berg, you are an amazing doctor!👍🙏☺️

[@ApexMotow]

Haven't had a migraine headache since 1992. Bought all the supplements he list's here off Amazon and received a life ending migraine within an hour of gulping'em all down.

[@fatimairfan8272]

Thankyou so so much for making this video. Never understood acne better. I had my gallbladder removed two years back and since then my acne is getting worse. Doctors always prescribe antibiotics but they have stopped working on my skin. To be honest , nothing is working. I hate my skin. I cry , I cannot go out anywhere because it’s too embarrassing and I can’t even look people in the eye. It’s really an emotional and overwhelming situation.

[@ep6582]

While androgenic acne (caused by excess testosterone) is very prevalent, and acne is often times hormonal, it is not always. For those whose want to get to the bottom of your acne, I encourage you to look up Ben Fuchs 7 types of acne. He explains the 7 types in-depth and how to combat each type naturally. He also talks about traditional medicine when necessary. I enjoyed this video, but it does not capture all causes.

[@kmtischer]

Ben Fuchs 7 types of acne

[@theohaugen241]

Awesome show Dr. BERG you are Great man for helping so many health issuse people have in there lives .

[@noelbell6447]

Thank you so much Dr. Berg! I spent $1,000 at a dermatologist with little results and DIM cured my hormonal acne in under a month. I noticed in the comments people had bad side effects so started at 100mg every other day and have worked my way up to a 100mg tab twice a day with minimal side effects.

[@amandadowney6869]

Most informational and helpful video I've seen. Thank you! I watched the other and took the quiz/read the explanations. My. body/intuition has been telling me all these things, but I was being too stubburn to listen. Finally making the changes.

[@thegreenbough5813]

I really like you. You explain the root causes of medical problems. In that way, we could understand the reason why we need to avoid causes.

[@shilosayuri]

best video helping the cause of the root from the inside!

[@FJD894]

How do I know what issue applies to me? Should I just take everything that was listed here? A, B5, Zink, DIM and Nettle Root?

[@Hisuik]

Honestly I’m just going to starve myself.

[@dinamac01]

dawn _ you want A CLEAR FACE OT NOt!!?? You got this!

[@kxyl33]

LMAO

[@MyLinda1983]

I do it 😆 for 3 days to clean up my acne and it works

[@moneyonmind2412]

@@MyLinda1983 yea right lol

[@Nokss87]

Me too