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Posted by JackT on August 14, 2003, at 10:54:41
Hi all,
I'm trying fish oil 4x daily and noticed increased acne. This may just be a coincidence. Anyone else have a problem with acne on standard fish oil?
Jack T.
Posted by Henryo on August 15, 2003, at 3:19:42
In reply to Acne and Fish Oil, posted by JackT on August 14, 2003, at 10:54:41
I didn't get it from fish oil. Sam-e was bad though. Maybe you need to go more slowly with it. Maybe your body just doesn't like it. Maybe it could be a coincidence like you said. Sorry I'm not more helpful.
Posted by btnd on August 15, 2003, at 5:52:48
In reply to Acne and Fish Oil, posted by JackT on August 14, 2003, at 10:54:41
> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying fish oil 4x daily and noticed increased acne. This may just be a coincidence. Anyone else have a problem with acne on standard fish oil?
>
> Jack T.Add some omega-6 (GLA) from Evening Primrose Oil or Borage Oil. This should help you out. And also pantothenic acid is a good option for acne.
Brad
Posted by fallsfall on August 15, 2003, at 8:04:40
In reply to Acne and Fish Oil, posted by JackT on August 14, 2003, at 10:54:41
I've been taking OmegaBrite for a year or more. Less than 6 months ago I started getting pimples on my chin. I figured out it is where I rest my chin on my hand (too tired to hold my head up). But maybe it is a combination of the OmegaBrite and warmer weather. When I keep my hand away from my face, the pimples decrease.
Posted by Kacy on August 17, 2003, at 16:38:32
In reply to Re: Acne and Fish Oil » JackT, posted by fallsfall on August 15, 2003, at 8:04:40
JackT:
Absolutely yes, it can cause acne. It broke me out like hell.
I didn't know it was the fish oil. I had been taking it sporadically. All I took was two capsules a day. That's about 40% of what people here say to take.
I started taking it the second time. This time I took it religiously for a month. Finally, I figured out the acne had to be from it.
I quit and waited until the effects were gone. I started taking it again. This time, it was only day two and I broke out. I took it two more days and regretted it. I break out like my teen years with that stuff. I'm sorry, because it had a good effect on energy.
I bought flax oil and seemed to be having more problems again. I'm not sure yet. I stopped taking it. When I know nothing else will change, I'll start taking it again so I can be sure. I also got CLA (another oil) to help with weight loss after reading some posts here and I'm afraid to take those capsules, so I haven't yet.
Fallsfall:
Yes, it is because you rest your face on your hands. It's the oils from your body. My dermatologist told me that it wasn't what got in my body, but what I got on my face that caused the problem. My question to him was about foods. Obviously, he didn't know about fish oil.
He also said to never put lotion on at night, especially on your shoulders. You will get it on your face. If you need the lotion on your hands, sleep with cotton gloves on. Also, never eat buttered popcorn. He said you will get it around your mouth and on your chin. Same with ribs, buttered corn-on-the-cob, etc.
He was right about that. All I have to do is drop a little of almost any food or sauce or soup on my chin. Even if I rush to wash it off with acne cleaners and topicals, it's too late. I will break out. I eat ribs with a fork, now.
Posted by fallsfall on August 17, 2003, at 21:22:18
In reply to Re: Acne and Fish Oil: JackT and Fallsfall, posted by Kacy on August 17, 2003, at 16:38:32
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