Question 1

is my acne caused by a food allergy?

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No: It is very well established now that acne is not due to food allergies, but certain bacteria on the skin.  There is no need to alter your diet to treat acne.  Instead, see a dermatologist for the best advice; this may includes antibiotic creams, other lotions, etc.  Enjoy your meals!

Question 2

how can i determine if a food allergy is worsening my acne?

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Timing: The time between "food allergy" and acne should be within days, no more than weeks.

Question 3

can a milk allergy cause acne?

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Less likely: Depending on how old someone is, a true milk allergy can cause eczema-like rash, bloody diarrhea, hives, vomiting, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, cough, wheeze, abdominal pain, lip swelling, etc. Acne in young infants is due to leftover maternal hormones, and acne in preteens, teen, and young adults is due to puberty related changes in hormone levels and skin. Your doctor can see what's needed.

Question 4

can a person's acne be caused by food allergies?

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No: There is no data the food allergies cause acne. Food allergies cause: hives, lip/tongue/throat swelling, itchiness, trouble breathing, passing out and rarely death.

Question 5

which allergies cause acne?

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Not allergy: Allergy never caused acne. Acne mainly caused by a burst of male hormone and its subsequent chain reaction. Sometimes, irritant (not allergic) materials/topicals can cuase acne.

Question 6

can allergies to cats cause acne ?

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NO: Allergy to cats cause other symptoms like coughing, itchy rash but not acne, sob and other allergic manifestations.

Question 7

could i have i developed an allergy to acne medication?

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Its possible: It depends on (a) which acne medication (b) what the symptoms were (c) when the symptoms occured in proximity to starting the medication and to administering the medication.  Best to see a doctor that will ask you more specific questions and help you determine if you had an allergic reaction.

Question 8

i read something about acne being caused by dairy and sugar allergies. is it true?

Accepted Answer

Not true: It has been well established that acne is related to superficial skin bacteria and not related to diet including allergies.  Enjoy your sugar and milk!

Question 9

have cystic like acne on back ever since getting allergy prick test done 2yrs ago? what could this be? how to cure? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Keloids: You may have developed keloids. Keloids can be considered to be "scars that don't know when to stop." a keloid, sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It usually has a smooth top and a pink or purple color. Keloids are irregularly shaped and tend to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time.

Question 10

could a wheat allergy cause horrible acne?

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Not usually: I would look for other causes. Discuss with your dermatologist.

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