“Mrs. O’Malley down in the valley had ulcers, I understand, she ate a cake of grandma’s lye soap, now she has the cleanest ulcers in the land.” (Grandmas Lye Soap) song from the 1950s.   

 Whatever you do, do not, I repeat, (do not) eat lye soap. 

 However, ulcers often appear on the surface of the skin, we call them pimples, Zits, acne, creeping crud and other endearing names.  They attack our skin, like hundreds to thousands of small boils.  The often become infected, cause us pain, and when severe ruin any self-esteem we ever hope to have.

Lye soap is one of many home remedies that have been used.  Try it.  Careful, just use it on a small spot till you can determine how your skin will react.  Lye is an strong astringent; your skin may have an allergic reaction.  Other home remedies are oatmeal, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, toothpaste, baking soda, or lemon, Experiment, till you find one that works for you.  Usually the active ingredients found in these home remedies are the same as those found in prepared commercial remedies, and much less expensive.

Remember:

1. Use any skin cleanser on a small area first till you determine your reaction to it.

2. Herbal teas contain antioxidants that cleanse your system.

3. Honey and Garlic are natures antibiotics, bacteria and germs cannot exist in either of them.

Whether it is a home remedy or prescribed by your medical counselor, proceed with caution until you can determine how your skin reacts to the treatment.