The movement of The Acne Practice continues today, further illustrating that all chronic inflammatory conditions of the human body are treatable without exception.

I’ll be here,
-Dr. Neal

©2012 “Hopelessness is the Real Disease” by Dr. Neal Schwartz

My programmers are working full speed to help materialize the first virtual medical practice ever created. It’s exciting to see them in action.


Today’s debut addresses the most frequently asked question I receive in the office:


“Which starter kit is right for me?”


Our first interactive interface will answer this question with an automated kit selector designed to reassure clients when choosing a starter kit. Of course, we are still here to answer any further questions or concerns by email or phone.


Although the videos aren’t yet polished, the content of the selector has been triple checked for accuracy and is ready for use.


Check it out..!

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While working on solutions to difficult problems over the past 7 years, I’ve noticed that it’s difficult for people to distinguish a new invention from re-packaged old ideas.


To help everyone understand the phenomenon that is going on in this practice and the completely new paradigm of medicine that has been generated here, I’ll first need to share with you one of my basic personal philosophies:


I am an idealist when it comes to healing.

In short, unless someone is on their death bed, I strongly believe they can be transformed physically, emotionally, socially, energetically, aesthetically, and soulfully.

(This idealism was first sparked from my energetic optimism as a child. Idealism is often a childlike mindset that can be influenced by the hardships or joys of life’s journey.)


As a physician and healer, I fully understand that idealism without tangible evidence is simply wishful thinking.

When I first started my medical practice in 2004, I wasn’t sure if all cases of acne could be healed and prevented without oral medications. Based purely in my temporary gains and losses with this condition, I had a hunch that it was all treatable.

My mindset was: “That which can be improved upon, should be able to be totally controlled with the right amount of skill and weaponry”


In the pursuit of my own inactivation and to prove my hypothesis, I followed this optimistic hunch and in 2006, I began my investigation…

By 2008, only 2 years later, I had gathered enough HD video evidence to convince myself that no case was untreatable. I had begun to gain control over my own chronic problem and realized that my idealistic views were actually accurate in real life. The release of a new video every month on youtube is the fossil record of this original investigation. This is what I tell people who are hopeless:

“Simply watch the videos to see what I have already seen for years.”




Once I realized beyond a doubt that acne was always beatable, a new difficult question arose:

“How am I going to bring these multiple innovations to the world without letting people slip through the cracks as happens so frequently with other medical practices and acne systems?”


And with this simple question in mind, I’d like to begin our discussion about the philosophies of Idealism vs. Utilitarianism:

Utilitarianism:

(This description is from a perspective of medicine and healing)

Medical Utilitarianism in my mind refers to an approach and healthcare system whose primary goal is the greater good of society. A broad stroke that caters to the majority and allows, without remorse, outlying or tricky situations to fall through the cracks. While this type of system is critically important in a mash unit or emergency refugee camp, I find it unacceptable in a country where there is a bounty of medical resources. The reason so many people are slipping through the cracks of the system these days is because the medical system was originally created using the concept of utilitarianism and has not been updated since its inception.

Idealism:

(The full definition can be searched up and studied on the internet. This is my use of this word in the context of medicine and healing)

My philosophy of Medical Idealism is the concept of seeing every case as equal to the next. It’s the idea that a medical system should be able to help a group of people without hurting others. In my idealistic philosophy, 60%, 90%, or even a 99% success rate only sharply highlight the deficit of the 1% that is left to give into doom and gloom. There are many other doctors available to take care of the masses in a hit or miss urgent care type approach. In my system, I believe a single failure is not acceptable for the system to be considered valid and any failure heralds a complete investigation of the current approach. This is my version of medical idealism. In a world where there is no longer a shortage of doctors around, I believe a single practice with this level of idealism is very much needed to pick up all those who have slipped through the gaping cracks of the current medical and holistic systems available.

For example: 20 years ago, there may have been only one skin doctor in a small town. If this doctor saw 10,000 acne patients per year and helped 6,000 of them during his or her very busy schedule, there was room to celebrate this achievement. But some idealists may ask, “What happened to the 4,000 people who didn’t get better??” A utilitarian will not loose sleep over this question because they are still celebrating the work they have accomplished.


Now fast forward to 2011: There are skin clinics, aestheticians, dermatologists, and formulators everywhere. Are they still using this utilitarian philosophy despite the surplus of resources??! Unfortunately, yes they are. And hence the need for the creation of a new type of medical practice that rigidly holds the philosophy of idealism. There are more acne failures around than ever these days and, oddly, skin specialists are seemingly satisfied. This resignation and lack of mastery has become unacceptable in my opinion.




Think about this for moment: In regards to the most prevalent acne informercials that have been playing over the past 3 decades: Do you think they have helped or hurt our society as a whole?

The facts are these: They have helped millions with their ailments. But they have also hurt millions by causing emotional trauma and permanent scarring due to lack of timely treatment. When a company helps millions of people at the expense of hurting millions of people, have they helped society as a whole?? My answer is split in this particular situation.

In the 80’s when these commercials first came out, I believe they created a new conversation regarding skin care that was not present prior; a new way for people to get involved in the pursuit of their own ailments. These commercials led this early movement and in that way, have helped society in some respects. Where I believe they have hurt society is the way in which they advertise. Too many smiles and enthusiastic endorsements created, and continue to create, a dangerous hype that is an obvious setup for an impending emotional let down. For this irresponsible advertising, I say, shame on them. Shame on them for 30 years of not caring about those who are getting traumatized by failure both physically and emotionally.

These conversations will always beg the question:

“Dr. Neal, how are you going to bring your 100% success rate to the whole world for a reasonable cost without allowing for people to slip through the cracks??”




Here’s the answer:

At this time, the home version is a having a 100% success rate for anyone following the rigid system as outlined by the blog category. “How to be a Good Client”

It should be understood that every client is being observed for time-senstive participation in the email system.

To allow for a more rapid expansion and improved accessibility, the future interactive video version is well into development and testing. Stay tuned for the evolution of a global phenomenon that will not be released on TV until the new version meets the strict ideals of this practice.

As it was with the office version and is with the home version, it’s all or nothing around here. A proven 100% success rate or bust.

I hope this post conveys my firmly held philosophy and practice of medical idealism.

-Dr. Neal




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©2011 “Idealism vs. Utilitarianism” by Dr. Neal Schwartz

hey Everyone,

In a prior post entitled “The Epidemic Misconception of Rosacea”, I mentioned that many highly motivated people with a classic presentation of rosacea are still failing the standard of medical care.

Today, a thoughtful client has contributed to the movement with before and after photos of her long standing Rosacea. Please show this video to your doctor to get everyone up to speed on what is now possible beyond the cookbook algorithm of metronidazole, tetracycline, and other Rx topicals.

Original email inquiry:

Hi Dr Neal,

ps I also get the associated blepharitis on and off.

She used the Mild Starter Kit.

Thanks to her generous contribution, the movement continues today.
-Dr. Neal


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Quick post to clear up any confusion: The Acne Practice has been completely inactivating acne for those with allergies to benzoyl peroxide since 2006.

Here’s an example of a woman who is both pregnant and specifically allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide:







As a reminder, there is no acne situation that is not beatable. There is no allergy, medical condition, sensitivity, or special situation that has not already been figured out around here.

-Dr. Neal

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