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The Acne Prescription: The Perricone Program for Clear and Healthy Skin at Every Age

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Perricone's diet/book serves as a great guideline. I have stuck pretty well to the diet -- not necessarily the diet plans -- but have used the foods on his okay list and worked with them to create my own meals. The Salmon I make a key part of my diet and occasionally create some of his recipes. This has worked fine with me. Although, because I was also concerned about fatigue, I picked up another book, The Mid-Life Miracle Diet -- that I thought would address my fatigue. I found Perricone's recommendations very similar to this book -- in both diet as well as supplement recommendation. I combined the two --and battled both acne and fatigue. The Mid-Life book isn't as adamant about elimating carbs from the diet -- only restricting them to later evening eating. So I compromised. I didn't eat bread often but if I did -- I kept it small and later in the day. Perricone's supplements are DOUBLE the cost if you were to just go to a very good quality health food store and put together the supplements yourself. I combined recommendations of what is in his book with the Mid-Life recommendations. The initial cost may be alot -- but will last longer than a month supply of Perricones -- and thus comparitively, cost less to do it this way. Once you spend time figuring out what is in the supplements and getting the supplements -- it's easy. All you have to do is replace when you run out. Mid-Life book recommends TwinLab and Country Life -- there are other good supps. And then there are bad supplements. So go to a health food store, and ask the advice of one of the workers there -- he/she will tell you which brands are best quality. (I have found the owner won't help as much as a friendly employee who knows his stuff.) I followed the diet and took my put together supplements before trying his products. A major difference took place without use of his products -- increased energy, better mood and skin health. I do not like Perricone's acne products at all. Instead I do like his Vitamin C Ester wash and his other products are okay. I give the Perricone book 5 stars because out of the many things I've tried for my acne -- this is the only thing that has ever really worked.

This is a good book. It is filled with information that is helpful for everyone. Even though it is apparently targeted to acne sufferers, it contains a wealth of information about improving the appearance of the skin at any age and it sets you on the right path to achieving great health overall.
The author's style is simple and straightforward. The program he outlines is excellent and within a few days of following his advice on diet, I had already noticed dramatic improvements in my skin. While the book may not be a thrill to read like many other novels or reading material you enjoy, it lives up to its claims quite elegantly. I recommend this book to anyone interested in improving the appearance of her/his skin and overall health.

This book has been a tremendous help. I have had adult acne for over 20 years and have tried everthing (except Accutane), including 15 years of antibiotics with limited success. Many physicians, allergists and other health professionals are strongly of the view that diet plays no role and this book takes issue with this, provides evidence to the contrary, and a simple 4-pronged plan (diet, supplements, yoga and topicals)--even recipies are included. The diet is simple and enjoyable, and not difficult to follow or maintain. I have been off antibiotics for 5 months now and my skin looks great. A pleasant side-effect is that i've also lost 10 pounds and feel much more energetic.

I was a little put off by the fact that this book caters mostly to women as if men`s acne didnt matter or wasnt just as traumatic.I cant stand men that care too much about women and completely disregard their own gender`s health issues.By the way,did you know that acne and other skin conditions including rosacea have been linked to a human skin parasite called Demodex? Have your skin checked for demodex if its covered with alot of red and sore bumps and pustules before beginning an acne treatment program.I recommend "Clear Skin" by Dan Kern over this book.

What an uplifting experience. For those of you who have suffered from depression or low self-esteem due to acne, this is a must read. I have battled acne for 15 years. I have tried over the counter products, infomercial products and prescriptions, all to no avail. Within ten days I saw a dramatic change in my skin, however I waited two months to write this review because I wanted to see if the results would last. AND THEY HAVE!!! Dont let the gourmet dinners discourage you, I have yet to make one of them. I have been substituting with other foods for dinner. This book has all the info you need and is right on the money. Not only is my skin in its best condition in years, I am also waking up in the morning with no more backaches and my arthritis is practically non-existent. For the best results I recommend the supplements and topicals also. Dr. Perricone has changed my life.

I was so excited to read Dr. Perricone's book. I recently purchased this book for my 11 year old son. It was not until I read his book that I really understood what had happened to me. I'm a 32 year old mom. I never experienced acne problems until my first pregnancy. I was one BIG walking pimple. You couldn't touch my face, chest, breasts, or back without touching a pimple. I was ashamed to go out in public because people would always stare at me as if I had leprosy or something. After my second child, I weighed in at 285 pounds. My doctor told me to go on a diet and cut out anything white (starches, sugar,etc.). Well, I did just that. In about 5 months time, I lost over 90 pounds. Also, people at work would always compliment me on my clear skin. I just figured my skin cleared because I was exercising (walking on my lunch break). I never realized until now that my previous skin problems were due to my overall eating habits. This book gets two thumbs up from me. If I can clear my skin and lose weight by just a few changes in my daily life, anyone can!

Dr Perricone's advice worked for me, and though it's nice to have the book for reference, you don't really need it. Just cut out all sugar and sugar substitutes, and follow a low-glycemic index diet. Ta-da! Seriously, it did miracles for me.

Overall, this is a good book. The author clearly understands the connection between healthy lifestyle choices and healthy skin. His advice is good, and the book is an easy read.

I agree with the reviewer who suggested getting it from the library. The author's writing style is repetitive, and I found myself skipping paragraphs or pages often. The core information provided in the book is simple and doesn't take much explanation. If you're familiar with anti-inflammatory diets, you're probably familiar with the gist of this book. If not, and you plan to strictly adhere to the author's recommendations, you may want to buy this book as a reference.

I have tried his products (as has my wife) with great results. I am a medical writer who is very familiar with the research others have done related to inflammation as a cause of acne, and the effects of the topical and oral antioxidants he recommends. Perricone is bucking an outmoded dogma on the causes of acne. His nutrition advice is also right on. Get the book if you have acne!

I have always had problem skin and have tried an incredible number of things. This is the only thing that has worked for me. It does take discipline to change your diet, but it is well worth it. I eat helathy normally, but i have improved greatly because of the diet regulations. The recipes are fabulous if you like to cook. They are so savory and delicious!! I have gotten numerous compliments on my skin. Like anything, it takes work. But it is well worth it. The book is fabulous!!! If you are tired of acne or problem skin give it a shot.