Vespertine

I know that zinc can be used to treat acne and hair loss, but what about excess facial or body hair?

I tried taking zinc for acne when I was 17, but it didn't seem to do much. In fact, it seemed to make the problem worse. Looking back, I think it may have just been the zinc clearing out my skin and bringing all the impurities to the surface, but I didn't stay on it long enough to find out.

One thing I noticed while I was on it was an increase in facial hair, mainly on my chin. I don't know if this was just a coincidence, or if the zinc caused it, however.

I'd like to try zinc again, but I'm afraid it's just going to make the problem worse.

Has anyone else had the same experience with zinc before, or has zinc worked for you in treating acne or facial hair?

Vespertine

Bump.

Anyone?

lilywind

I don't know anything about zinc and acne, but be careful with that b/c zinc can be toxic in large doses and interferes with copper absorption - don't take more than around 15 mg per day.

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