In controlling excess sebum production and combating the bacteria that proliferate in the follicles.

A combination of internal and external treatment brings the best results. However, no clinical trials support this claim. INTERNAL TREATMENTS A daily dose of chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) may help to control surges of the hormones (espe- cially at puberty) that increase the size...

The evidence suggests acne responds well to homeopathy.

SULPHUR AND SILICEA  Two of the most commonly indicated medicines are  Sul- phur and  Silicea. Rashes that respond to Sulphur are typically very itchy, particularly in the heat. Sulphur constitutional types are usually extroverted, untidy and may be opinionated or...