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So many people suffer from acne after weight loss surgery (wls)...kind of like a rash...dozens of tiny bumps all over ur face, neck, chest.  Well here is what you do!

First of all, as a DSer we have the most problems with A, D, and Iron.  So you should be taking 25,000 of A (I buy mine at vitalady.com), and 10,000-50,000 D

So first...are you taking 25,000 IU of A? If not...start! I really didnt see a difference in my skin by taking the A but it is good for a DSer to take regardless. Now on to what really helped my acne....

This is the MAGIC vitamin. Take ZINC! I take 100 mg a day (not including what is in my multivitamin). ZINC ZINC ZINC

Take 1 pill (50 mg) twice a day. Zinc can be hard on your tummy so take it with FOOD.  And dont take more then 50mg at a time..too hard on the tummy! You should see improvement in a matter of days.

Lastly...I use a cleansing regime similar to ProActive (I found the active ingredient in their product - salicylic acid -and then bought over the counter b/c its cheaper). Here is what I use and it works!

1. Cleanser. I use Biore warming (heat feels good) with 2% salicylic acid (u can use any cleanser u like...just make sure it has 2% salicylic acid).

2. Astringent. I use Clean and Clear which has 2% salicylic acid.

3. Cream.  I use Neutrogen Spot On with 2% salicylic acid.  Again...any cream will work, key is the salicylic acid.  Put this on your problem areas. You dont want to use benzoyle cream b/c it will be too drying (if u do use this instead on use it as a spot treatment - put only on pimples).

I use this at night and only the cleanser in the morning. You can determine if you need it both night and morning. 

- If you find your skin drying up too much...skip the cream or astringent. Or use it every other day.  You'll figure out what is best for u.