Question 1

is sweet potatoes good for acne?

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Whoa: The fact that you asked tells me that you're not treating yourself / being treated scientifically. Forget the home / pop remedies except as adjuncts. If two weeks of topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you, get with your personal physician for some prescription-strength stuff. Acne is a serious personal and professional problem and you deserve better than a sweet potato.

Question 2

is it true potato slices put on acne dark spots can help light up discoloration due to acne?

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Acne: There are reports of this out but I am not aware of any studies to support these reports.  I don't see any harm leaving potato slices 15 minutes, 2 times per day for a month to see if it works.  Remember, it could be the passage of time, ie the month, that fades the dark spits because the body has it's own healing properties.  Also get a good vitamin for hair skin and nails.  The are out there.

Question 3

will using cucumber, tomato and potato really get rid of acne black heads and dark circles?

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Of course not: This is silly stuff. If you have a lot of blackheads, a good start is a topical retinoic acid derivative.

Question 4

are chemical peels, lemon juice, potato juice good for getting rid of acne scars? if not, what else?

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See Dermatologist: See a dermatologist

let him/her examine you and advise

to reduce the severity of acne scars - there are various types of creams for long term use, many different types of peels and different types of lasers.

Question 5

what causes acne?

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See below: Acne results from oil overproduction (often due to hormones), clogged pores, p acnes bacteria, & resultant inflammation from your immune system recognizing infection. Effective acne treatments target these causes: benzoyl peroxide & antibiotics kill bacteria, retinoids decrease oil, salicyclic acid & retinoids unclog pores, oral contraceptives target hormones.

Question 6

do beards cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Nope.: Acne is caused by abscesses in the hair follicles and glands of the skin. However, the hair follicle is the location rather than the cause. Keeping the beard clean and routine skin care can help, as can a board certified dermatologist.

Question 7

does beef causes acne?

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No: Reports of dietary causes in acne  have long been unproven or conflicting.  At present studies support  high milk or sugar intake  in certain circumstances but not beef.

Question 8

do peaches cause acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Part of a healthy diet, especially when fresh. The role of diet is poorly defined; the one plausible suspect is dairy. Acne's a chronic disease but can always be managed. Best wishes.

Question 9

what causes chest acne?

Accepted Answer

Same cause, alas...: ...As acne everywhere else. And it's very common, and socially very discouraging. There is nothing special (nor especially "wrong") when someone develops acne on his or her chest.  It's just the bad luck of the draw. The good news (that won't seem good for a while) is that the majority of cases of acne in a young adult just go away after a few years. But you should see a dermatologist to treat it.

Question 10

can bananas cause acne?

Accepted Answer

acne bananas: There is little solid evidence linking diet to acne.  High glycemic foods (that spike blood sugar) have shown some possible correlation at increasing the amounts of inflammation in acne.  Short answer, bananas area probably safe.

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