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Is it true that fish oil can cause acne? and for some it's good for acne too? i need the truth please
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No: Acne is due to bacteria, not oil. The oil thing is a wive's tale. You can eat chocolate too. But see your doc for appropriate antibacterial topicals or pills.
Answered 1/24/2015
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