Thankyou to all those kind members that are trying to help my problem. Interestingly relating to what Ricky had to say, re: allergy to citrus fruits, I must admit at one stage I was having a lemon squeezed in hot water first thing in the morning, as a cleanser, this exacerbated the problem 10 fold. Unfortunately I cannot relate everyday problem to citrus fruit as I am not a daily consumer, but its certainly worth being aware of - Thanks Ricky.

Pannakkal, the combination remedy that I was using was Tissue salts, specifically prescribed for acne. I believed them to be okay, but they did not help.

Gary, thanks for the questions, in response

1. The colour is red, bright red, Bell red, not itchy, always on chin.

2. Not noticed whether hot or cold makes it worse

3. Have tried many different facial washes, no difference.

4. No family history, although my father told me recently he had acne as a teenager, and now I come to think of it so did my brother, but neither of them had a problem as an adult.

5. I am not a thirsty person, drink lots of tea, not a lot of water, naughty I know. Like to drink wine in large amounts.

6. I am a rather chilly person, I always seem to be cold sitting on top of the radiator, yet in summer, the heat of summer drives me mad.

7. I do love the fresh air, always got windows open, even in the middle of winter, but will often be sitting next to heater.

8. I dont sweat at night

9. I have a huge desire for sweet food, no huge preference for hot drinks, love my tea, love my wine.

10. Acne does not feel hot, just very inflamed almost looks like boils. - UGLY

11. The pimples are very sensitive to touch and hang around for about a week each, very rarely come to a head - blind. I have tried applying hot towels to bring them to a head, sometimes it works, I squeeze but then inflammation seems worse

12. Cant honestly say if they are affected by eating fatty or rich foods, no pattern.

12. Don't add salt to my food when cooking. Not a huge saltly food consumer, altough most prepackaged food contains large quantities of salt. I do love junk food, but try to eat a reasonably healthy diet.

13. One pattern I have noticed is that the pimples seem worse mid cycle - ovulation.

I hope all this is of some help to all you kind folk out there trying to help me. Many Many thanks to all of you, this is the best homoeopathy site yet found.

Thanking you in anticipation.