Scientific Rx: Acne that's severe enough for you to describe as "terrible" will require a dermatology consult and very likely isotretinoin. This will keep it at bay given at intervals but will not cure it -- it will remit eventually. If he has not yet had access to this, it's time. Best wishes.
Answered 12/9/2013
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