Review: Comprehensive, highly detailed book on acne cure.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2014
Acne is commonly perceived to be a condition affecting ladies. This is a misconception because many men are affected by acne as well. I'm one of them. I have been affected by Acne right from the time I was 14 years of age. Pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts – I've had them all. And this is something that still persists today.I've searched long and hard for books on acne, and have been disappointed by those I've read in the past as they were not comprehensive enough. This book, “End Acne Forever!” by John Paul Lee is way better than all the books on acne I've read so far. It's exceedingly detailed, and offers some novel solutions that I hadn't come across before.First, the writer talks of the basics – he describes acne, its various manifestations, and its causes in exacting detail. Then, without seemingly taking a break, he moves on to the treatments. Pharmacologic interventions, Antibiotics, Salicylic Acid, Topical Retinoids, Oral Retinoids, Steroid Injection and many more highly effective treatments for acne are described at length, along with a list of advantages and disadvantages of each.  Various surgical interventions are also explained in depth, such as  - Comedo extraction, Laser and light therapy and so on. Alternatives such as Azelaic acid, Pore strips are also given a mention.The great thing about this book is is the step-by-step, systematic, methodical way in which the treatments are described. Certain highly unusual ways are also described, but I don't think that I'll be trying some of them such as Urine Facial Therapy and Nightingale Poop Facial Mask. (Ugghh!) I think the regular ways of curing acne as described by the writer are good enough for me. Also, I don't mind trying out some of the home made remedies recommnded by him such as application of garlic, turmeric, rice powder, apricot, aloe vera eucalyptus oil and many more.Bottom line : This is a highly detailed, comprehensive book on treatments for acne.