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In a message dated 6/25/2003 11:50:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> >The reality of teens is that there isn't much we can do when
> >they dismiss our suggestions. Maybe the girl will think about it and
> decide
> >to try going dairy free some other time, but it won't happen if her mother
> >keeps pushing the idea.
>
>
> That's for sure. And she is very likely to calm down and reconsider it
> someday. I know I was extremely touchy about my own skin problems and I take
> great pains to not embarrass her. It's hard to ask questions or pass along
> information though.
>
>

Paula, this may be a stupid question, but has she tried an over-the-counter
topical treatment with Salicylic Acid? Julian's found that it works very well,
and as we established, his diet is hardly perfect. Acne sucks. And it comes
about just at the same time you start being really conscious of your appearance.
It's really not fair.

Kathryn








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