Question 1

what exactly does drinking water do for acne?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: This is a prescientic superstition. It's the kind of nonsense that keeps people from getting effective treatment. The idea that "natural is better" or "acne is your fault" does a terrible disservice to teens and young adults everywhere. Your physician is the one to help.

Question 2

how can drinking water help you for severe acne?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: Drinking plenty of water is a pretty good idea overall especially nowadays with people eating too much salt in the diet. The old tale that acne is caused by "poisons" to be flushed out of the kidneys by water is subscientific magic thinking. We can treat all acne effectively if you'll get with your physician. It's not your fault and we can help.

Question 3

what to do if i heard that drinking water helps acne but let me know how does it help?

Accepted Answer

Myth: There's a folk idea that acne results from "poisons / toxins" that are coming out the skin, and they might be washed out in a high volume of urine. This is subscientific. All acne is manageable today with scientific techniques. Please don't keep yourself or someone under your care from getting the benefits of real treatment.

Question 4

can drinking water get rid of my acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Topical benzoyl peroxide is your best friend. If you spare not clear in two weeks, get with your physician.

Question 5

can drinking water help in getting rid of acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Acne is a serious, chronic, non-lifestyle-related, often disfiguring disease. It can be managed effectively by scientific treatment. You do a disservice to yourself and those who care about you if you try to manage it solely with the folk remedies you'll find on the internet.

Question 6

used to have acne, still abit now but mainly clogged pores no products get rid of it. if i start drinking water n cutting out coffee etc will it help?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It may be good for your health to drink enough water so that your urine is watery dilute, but is not likely to affect the skin, nor is cutting coffee likely to change the appearance of skin.

Question 7

will drinking more water will help with acne / oily skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will help detoxify.  But please do not over hydrate either. They recommend an average of 8 - 12 cups per day.

Question 8

how much water should a person suffering from acne should drink?

Accepted Answer

Acne and Water: It is recommended that persons drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. There is no special recommendation for persons with acne. However, if you are prone to acne, i advise cutting down or cutting out carbonated soft drinks and cut down on sugary juices.

Question 9

does drinking a lot of water good for your skin, and against acne?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't help.  As before, your best remedy by far is the topical benzoyl peroxide. If you can't tolerate it, a salicylic acid wash or a retinoic acid derivative may be an alternative.

Question 10

can drinking a lot of water help clear my acne?

Accepted Answer

No: That's a foolish folk remedy basic on the subscientific notion that "water washes out poisons." this is 21st century and all acne is manageable. Benzoyl peroxide is the only otc remedy that works. I add topical Clindamycin plus a retinoic acid derivative if there are  blackheads. A systemic antibiotic, or the oral contraceptive pill if a woman can take it, can clear, dermatologists have strong rx.

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