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Can milk really cause an acne? i drink milk sometimes and also take milk based protein powder. i am not sure.

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

MILK AND ACNE: No acne is not caused by drinking milk.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/3/2019

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