Acne Vulgaris

Dear Dr. Dean,

In your May 2006 newsletter, the article titled Skin Health had suggested a link between H. pylori and the occurrence of acne rosacea. This article was read with great interest because all of my children have suffered from acne vulgaris, which as you know causes frequent, large, unsightly pimples on the face, shoulders, chest and back with resultant scarring and pitting of the skin. A recent trip to the dermatologist proved to be fruitless. Since my children were allergic to benzyl peroxide, most topical acne medications could not be used. I refused to follow the dermatologist’s suggestion of placing them on long-term, low-dose antibiotics due to the adverse effects of such a protocol. After reading the newsletter article, I immediately placed all of my children on CeaseFire. After two weeks of taking CeaseFire, the acne had dramatically improved. An occasional pustule still forms, but they are much smaller than before. I am amazed at how quickly their condition responded to such a simple treatment. I am happy to say that my teenagers are no longer embarrassed by unsightly acne. Even though the article did not discuss the use of CeaseFire for this particular form of acne, I wanted to share my family’s success with you and your readers. Perhaps others may find relief from this embarrassing and disfiguring skin condition.

Sincerely, Mrs. H.

Dear Mrs. H.,

I’m glad you had such wonderful success with CeaseFire. We receive so much positive feedback about our suggestions but acne is such a burden for young adults I felt your letter needed to receive special attention. Consequently, we are publishing it.

Thanks for sharing your story. Ward Dean, M.D.