Question 1

can eating chili cause acne?

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Acne: I have never seen chili as a cause of acne.

Question 2

could eating sugary foods cause acne?

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No: The link between diet and acne is weak, the strongest being with dairy as a cause and even this is soft. If you have to ask, you should be taking advantage of what real science can offer for prophylaxis. Topical benzoyl peroxide 5% once a day to prevent, or 2x/day to treat; if not clear after this, your personal physician has many options.

Question 3

can eating chocolate or greasy food really cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Acne is usually a condition caused by excess oil and gland secretion of skin along with pore buildup and plugging-often triggered by stress and increase in hormones in body. It is a myth that greasy food and chocolate cause acne but they are not that healthy anyway and should be minimized in your diet.

Question 4

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 5

can eating honey cause acne?

Accepted Answer

No: The one link that has shown some consistency in studies is that for some people, dairy products exacerbate acne. Giving this up would be a hardship for me. I was surprised to find that chocolate has been exonerated. Most important is that you know that all acne is manageable with today's methods. If topical benzoyl peroxide for two weeks has not cleared you, get with your personal physician.

Question 6

does eating 10-12 almonds per day causes acne?

Accepted Answer

Acne and food: No food affects acne and eating nuts is healthy.

Question 7

dose eating to much fruit cause acne or make you gain weight?

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Not acne: Eating fruit is not likely to cause acne. However fruit does have sugar and hence calories. Gaining weight would depend in your total caloric intake and physical activity. If you eat a lot of fruit and do not cut back on other foods, you will gain weight.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 8

if youre around someone whose eating fast food can that cause acne? like if someone eats fast food and then you touch something they touched can that cause acne?

Accepted Answer

: No. If you ever heard of this idea it is a myth.

Question 9

does eating nutella the hazelnut spread, cause acne/pimples/breakouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Read the label, it's mostly sugar. High sugar, high fat foods can contribute to acne. Allergies to nuts or cocoa can also contribute. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 10

does chocolate and junk food cause acne and zits or this a myth? some say it does some it does not? if so should i stop eating chocolate

Accepted Answer

Acne: There is no clear association between any food and acne, but nonetheless it's advisable to watch closely what causes your acne to flare. 
If you find association, then you want to avoid those foods. I believe junk food, albeit not bad for acne, is bad for other things such as weight,  cholesterol, unhealthy sugars, oils, etc.

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