<human>: Hi, you can call me for short. I really won t go this far if my problem isn t really serious. I am having a severe acne problem plus some scars on my face. I feel so degraded whenever I go out on a crowd because I m too ashamed of my facial problem. I just wanted to ask if do you know any remedies to it and I mean natural remedies because I don t really trust synthetic remedies for my face. I tried to put on some facial scrub and mask on my face which I started last month. I also bought a Salicylic acid and havn t use it yet because I m a bit uncertain about it s effect. I tried taking vitamins like Vit C. and Vit E. to boost the effect of the reparation. I didn t have this problem before until the year I went to US of A to be a part of an Exchange Program. I lived in Tennessee for some reason I m like suspecting that maybe the Climate did affect and triggered my acne scare. I will appreciate your reply and I will be glad to wait for it. Thank you Dr.
<bot>: Hello thanks for using Chat Doctor .  I would be pleased to answer your questioning that case here is an over the counter regimen for acne that works quite well: 1. Use a salicylic acid face wash (e.g. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment) to wash your face, gently massaging it in for 1-2 minutes before washing off. 2. Clearasil Stay clear Tinted Acne Cream applied twice a day over the pimples. Be careful not to apply too much. There may be slight redness and flaking of skin, but this is normal. Do not apply on non-pimply skin. 3. Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment Vanishing Cream: This can be applied safely over the entire face (barring around the eyes and mouth) once at night. Apply a think film, do not rub. This will prevent new pimples from coming and must be used daily for 2-3 months. 4. Omega three fatty acid capsules: Take one morning and evening after meals for 2-3 months. 5. An antioxidant containing beta-carotene or lycopene taken twice a day daily for 12 weeks. 6. Lastly some general precautions - Do not pick or burst lesions, this causes scarring; do not touch your face unnecessarily; avoid hair oil application; limit sunlight exposure especially between 10 am & 4 pm. 7. A word on diet - though there is no conclusive evidence it is a good idea to cut down on very oily & sweet foods. Hope this helps!