Question 1

is zinc can subside acnes?
if yes, how much dose i have to take?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There have been small studies in regards to both topical and oral preparations of zinc for acne.  From a supplemental perspective the oral ranges have been quite variable - from 40-300 milligrams of zinc sulfate two or three times daily for 4-12 weeks.  I would review taking doses higher than 50 mg per day with your physician.

Question 2

can i take 50mg of zinc a day without any effects (long term or otherwise)? i'm nearly 21yrs old and i take it for acne trouble.

Accepted Answer

Zinc for acne: According to the online version of the merck manual for medical professionals "…the recommended upper limit for zinc intake is 40 mg/day. Toxicity is rare. Ingesting doses of elemental zinc ranging from 100 to 150 mg/day for prolonged periods interferes with copper metabolism and causes low blood copper levels, RBC microcytosis, neutropenia, and impaired immunity…." best to lower your dose.

Question 3

is it ok 2 take vitamin b complex forte with zinc for acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Zinc is often very helpful for acne and some b vitamins, esp. B6 may be helpful. See http://healing.About.Com/od/acne/a/acnevitamins.Htm.

Question 4

32 year old female with pcos.  eating healthy still have acne. can zinc supplements help. can i take them? if yes, what dosage is safe.

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone: Studies show that spironolactone will treat acne related to your PCOS: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3315877/
Good luck to you.

Question 5

i go gym and i need to take my protein shake, but the doctor gave me oxytetracycline for minor acne, is it safe to take the protein shake? contains zinc

Accepted Answer

Safe but useless: The "shake" is a complete waste of money. There will be very little absorption of the tetracycline for 2 hr after. If it works for you, take the tetracycline. But other prescriptions have almost completely replaced this because of better results. Don't believe any claims of any benefits for the shake:all lies. Eat good food.

Question 6

can you take to many vitamins? at the moment i take 2, 000mg vitamins c daily, omega 3(heard it helps memory) zinc and vitamin a(heard they helped acne

Accepted Answer

Not too many: You can't take too many vitamins- it is safe to take them all- thus the concept of a multivitamin. You can take too much of a particular one, but there is a wide margin of safety. What you are taking is safe, but doses of zinc above 60 mg/day may harm some. While it is safe to take 25, 000 units a day of vit. A it may be harmful to take more than 6, 000 a day in early pregnancy, so be cautious.

Question 7

what to do if i have acne. i take 400iu of vitamin e, 500mg niacin, 50mg zinc, multivitamin and fish oils, what order should i take them through the day?

Accepted Answer

Use a real Rx: Forgive my frankness. Beyond an economical multivitamin-with-minerals, these "health pills" are worthless for acne and are probably not doing you much good in any other way. If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician who can add something that will. Best wishes.

Question 8

what are some good vitamin for acne and acne scars? i take vit a 8000iu/ vit c 1000 mg / vit d 3000iu /vit e 400iu / zinc 50mg/ b-complex all by mouth

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: Most physicians will tell you that the average diet in the usa provides you with all the vitamins you need. Others will endorse using vitamin e supplements for improvement of acne.  What you are taking should be sufficient.

Question 9

good'n natural zinc for acne does it really work...

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Good hygeine and use of benzoyl peroxide , retin a, (tretinoin) and oral Minocycline remain high on the list ..

Question 10

what is  effect of zinc oxide on acne?

Accepted Answer

Fads for acne: Some things will work for some of the people some of the time. Zinc oxide is one of those things. Prescription meds are things that work for a lot of people most of the time.

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Is zinc can subside acnes? if yes, how much dose i have to take?

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Can i take 50mg of zinc a day without any effects (long term or otherwise)? i'm nearly 21yrs old and i take it for acne trouble.

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Is it ok 2 take vitamin b complex forte with zinc for acne?

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32 year old female with pcos. eating healthy still have acne. can zinc supplements help. can i take them? if yes, what dosage is safe.

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I go gym and i need to take my protein shake, but the doctor gave me oxytetracycline for minor acne, is it safe to take the protein shake? contains zinc

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Can you take to many vitamins? at the moment i take 2, 000mg vitamins c daily, omega 3(heard it helps memory) zinc and vitamin a(heard they helped acne

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What to do if i have acne. i take 400iu of vitamin e, 500mg niacin, 50mg zinc, multivitamin and fish oils, what order should i take them through the day?

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What are some good vitamin for acne and acne scars? i take vit a 8000iu/ vit c 1000 mg / vit d 3000iu /vit e 400iu / zinc 50mg/ b-complex all by mouth

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Good'n natural zinc for acne does it really work...

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What is effect of zinc oxide on acne?

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