Question 1

is a food good for acne?

Accepted Answer

No Association: Many studies have been conducted to determine an association between diet and acne.  At this time there does not appear to be a correlation.

Thus, no food has been identified via studies to clear acne.

Question 2

what about diet / food for acne?

Accepted Answer

What about it: You get the most from this site when you provide background information on a problem along with a clear related question. Here there is no background or problem listed. With nothing to otherwise consider a simple generalization is there is little relationship between food and acne. There is also little evidence that a strict diet would help.

Question 3

what type of foods can cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Dairy,: and now high fatty foods are being linked to acne. but i suggest staying away from high glycemic index foods (sodas, sweets...

Question 4

do certain foods really cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Studies do not show an association between diet and acne.

Question 5

can nonhealthy foods&pop cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High levels of glucose probably help bacteria to grow.

Question 6

does greasy foods and chocolates cause acne?

Accepted Answer

No.: Despite the millions of patients with acne who love chocolate and greasy foods there is no evidence of a relationship. There is a potential but weak relationship with milk consumption.

Question 7

could eating chocolate or greasy foods cause acne?

Accepted Answer

No but stress can: There is no scientific evidence to prove that greasy or chocolate-containing foods can cause acne. But most people eat these foods when they are physically or emotionally stressed and the concurrent stress can be related. Stress can cause aa surge in some of the hormones like testosterone that can increase oil secretion which can lead to some types of acne.

Question 8

do chocolate and black foods darken the acne marks?

Accepted Answer

No: Pigments in foods have nothing to do with coloring of skin. Skin coloring has to do with amounts of melanin your skin cells produce. More likely you would benefit from using a strong sunscreen on your face each and every time you go outside, even if it's a cloudy day. The uv waves of light activate melanin, not foods.

Question 9

has it really been shown that eating salty food causes acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Basically no. I'm sorry somebody is blaming you for having acne; it's hard enough without people's foolish superstitions. All acne is manageable nowadays -- this is the 21st century. Get with your family physician.

Question 10

which foods create acne on the face?

Accepted Answer

Acne: There is the possibility that milk and/or milk products may worsen acne.

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