I know alot is attributable to mercury, including acne, but there can be other reasons for acne as mentioned in the following Chinese medicine site, and which I find very consistent with my experience:
http://www.winghopfung.net/newsletter/view2002.asp?news=175

BTW, here's another good TCM site discussing food properties:
http://acupuncture.com/Nutrition/tcmdiet.htm

I also would like to mention, that after browsing thru some more of Andy Cutler's writings, specifically on thimerosal in childrens' vaccines, this reminded me of something which is indelibly etched in my mind and which I'll never forget (despite my brainfog <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

When I was eight years old, all the 3rd graders in my class received a Rubella vaccination. What's etched in my mind, is that only one other girl (and myself) were not able to raise our arms afterward because of the pain. Could the culprit have been thimerosal?

Maiden